| Weddings are a whirlwind of activity-thrilling, but busy. Bridal showers are a chance for the women of this crazy world to take a day off from the planning to gossip, eat, laugh, and shower the bride with gifts. Perhaps the best jumping-off point for the bridal shower planner is to choose a theme. This could be anything from a day of spa pampering to an elegant cocktail party, but you'll find that once you've chosen your theme, ideas for the decorations, games, and food will begin to fall into place. For instance, if you decide to throw a tea party for your sister's bridal shower, you could request that all the guests wear antique hats, fill the room with vases of pink roses, lay out finger foods, and give out tea cups as party favors. Just remember that the bridal shower may also be the first time that the bride's friends have met her family, or even each other, so it's important to create a comfortable atmosphere where everyone can get to know each other. Bridal shower games are perfect for solving this problem. You'll find that even Grandma, the ex-debutante who still carries real handkerchiefs, and Sam, the bride's college roommate who is forever designing her next tattoo, are getting along just fine after they've been put on the same team. Whatever bridal shower ideas you come up with, don't stress yourself out trying to bring them into reality. We have all the vendors you'll need to help you throw the perfect party, and the bride will surely be overjoyed to see that you've brought together all the important women in her life. |