Bridal Shower Themes and Ideas

A wedding may be one of the most important days of a person's life, but the lead up to it is just as important. So when you're planning a bridal shower, there is no reason not to go all out and organise something really special. After all, a bridal shower party marks the end of a single life and is effectively the last chance to really go wild before settling into the responsibilities of being attached to a partner for life.

A great way to make a bridal shower really memorable is to plan a themed party. One of the best ways to make this a really special day for the bride is to go with a theme that she likes - the more unique, the better. These days, with online shopping, it is very easy to get all the props and materials you need to plan the perfect themed party, from the bridal shower invitations to the costumes to match the theme.

Bridal Shower Themes

If the bride has a passion for something, it's best to plan the theme around this. For instance, she could be a Sci-fi buff, in which case you could do something outrageous and plan a Star Trek theme. If the bride enjoys the great outdoors, then a party in a picturesque mountain get-away might be just the thing.

Bridal showers are usually planned by the bridesmaid and either the bride (or the bride's family - if it is a surprise). If the bride is in on the planning, then ask her for ideas of what she would like. Otherwise, here are some suggestions to help you along:

• beach theme
• spa retreat - what girl doesn't enjoy a chance to be pampered?
  
• sports theme - e.g. rock climbing, kayaking, skiing
  
• pajama party
• garden party - this is an oldie but a goodie
• tea party - another oldie, but you can also add a twist like something out of Alice in Wonderland
  

As you can see, the ideas are endless.

Bridal showers were traditionally held to shower the bride and groom with love through the offering of gives and memories on a special day before their wedding day. The important thing is to make the event memorable and special - for each person, this can mean very different things. As the best friend to the bride, you'll know best what that is.