Bridal Shower Theme Party Ideas

(ARA) - A bridal shower should be fun for everyone involved: the bride, the guests, and even the hostess. A little advance planning ensures that happens.

First, a bit of etiquette: the shower is usually hosted by the maid or matron of honor, or a close family friend. The guest list should include only people who have been invited to the wedding, unless the shower is hosted by co-workers. Bridal showers are traditionally held a month or two before the wedding; this can be a very stressful and busy time for the bride, so make sure the date fits into her schedule before making all the arrangements.

Bridal showers are supposed to help the bride and groom equip their new home, so they’re often planned around a specific theme: recipe showers, camping showers, linen showers, etc. In choosing a theme, consider things that are important to the bride.  Does she love to cook? Consider a recipe party.

Does she like to entertain?  How about a “stock the bar” shower? Is the couple moving into a new home after the wedding? A tool shower can help them collect the essentials they’ll need. Once you decide on a theme, you can use it to tie in decorations, gifts, even the food and games.

* Bridal Shower Invitations
The theme starts here. For a cooking shower, send invitations written on recipe cards, or cut out leaf shapes for a garden shower. Make it clear if guests are expected to bring a certain type of gift.

* Bridal Shower Decorations
Your local party supply store is a good place to start, and the Internet is also a great resource. Look for bridal shower paper goods that carry out your theme -- a floral design for a garden shower, for example. Another good option is to decorate for the shower in the colors the bride has chosen for her wedding.

The company’s Web site has a complete selection of products and more serving and menu ideas. You can even choose Tastefully Simple as your shower theme. A consultant will organize a home taste-testing party, offering samples, easy meal ideas, recipes and serving suggestions. Guests can order for themselves and for the bride.

* Bridal Shower Games
People tend to be split into two camps where shower games are concerned -- either they think no shower would be complete without them, or they’d rather visit the dentist than play them. Take your lead from the bride on this one; after all, it’s her party. Check your local bookstore, library, or the Internet for party game ideas. Chances are you’ll be able to find a game that ties in with your theme. For example, if you’re having a recipe shower, you could play the apron game: attach a variety of kitchen utensils to an apron and have the bride put it on and model it for a couple of minutes, then leave the room. Have guests write down as many items as they can remember; the person with the longest list wins.

Ribbon pulling" is a lovely Victorian custom. The bride asks her baker to hide the charms in a special layer of the wedding cake with ribbons draped outward. Each bridesmaid pulls a ribbon and discovers the charm that tells her fortune (e.g. an anchor for adventure). This boxed set includes six silver-plated charms, ribbons and a card with the history of the custom.  A fun addition to any bridal shower or a wonderful addition to your cake cutting ceremony.

* Bridal Shower Favors
While party favors are not essential, they are a nice touch. Choose wisely, and your party favors can double as part of your decorative theme. For example, for a garden party, use small potted plants with guests’ names painted on the pots as a place card on the table. When the party is over, guests can take the plant home as a memento. You can also use personalized photo frames, champagne flutes or candles in the same way. If you’re throwing a kitchen shower, send guests home with a tasty treat such as Tastefully Simple’s Specialty Foods - Spinach and Herb Mix, or their Garlic and Bacon dip mixes.

Use these tips to plan the perfect shower. You’ll be a relaxed, gracious hostess and the bride will have a very special day to remember. Tastefully Simple products are sold through home taste-testing parties. To find a consultant in your area, or for more information on products, visit www.tastefullysimple.com or call (866) 328-6673.  Courtesy of ARA Content

Unique Bridal Shower Theme Ideas

Precious Moments Theme these adorable symbols add romance and spirit to any theme. What a beautiful pattern for your Bridal Celebrations. A Precious Moments Collection will be a beautiful accent for your happy occasion.

Alphabet bridal shower (guests must buy an item that begins with a certain letter of the alphabet)

Bon Voyage Nautical bridal shower (guests buy items for the honeymoon)

Around The House bridal shower (guests buy items for a particular room of the house such as kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom, bar, etc.)

The Safari bridal shower (for couples that like to bike, camp, hike, canoe, etc.)

Home decor bridal shower (any item related to decorating the home)

Holiday or Valentine's bridal shower (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, etc.)

Gift Basket bridal shower (could use any theme such as a kitchen, bath or honeymoon basket)

Simple Desserts for a Bridal Shower

Lemon Poppy Pudding Cake

Warm, tangy lemon pudding drizzled over moist, scone-like cake. You won't believe how easy this is to make. Just add water and oil. Bake for about 35 minutes. Add nuts or dried fruit for something fun.

Magic Pie Recipe

Makes its own crust. It's MAGIC!!
4 eggs
1/4 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups milk or half and half
1 cup coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla
Place all ingredients in blender at one time and blend until mixed together. Pour into a buttered 10-inch pie pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. When done, crust will be on bottom, custard in the middle, an coconut on top - right where they belong.

Coffee Mint Frost

A frosty, frothy coffee delight everyone will enjoy!
2 cups milk
4 teaspoons instant coffee
4 large scoops vanilla ice cream
1 cup ice cubes
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
Combine milk and instant coffee in blender; blend until coffee is dissolved.  Add ice cream, ice, sugar and peppermint extract; blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Two servings

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