Romantic Beauty Shower
What bride wouldn't love to be "showered with romance"? You can
decorate with romantic Victorian themes such as hearts, flowers or
cherubs and accent the room with delicate Victorian-style accessories
such as lace gloves, sachets, lace doilies, potpourri, an antique tea
set, hat boxes and vintage wedding photos. In keeping with the
heart-shaped theme, those dainty sandwiches can be cut with a heart
shaped cookie cutter and served with sparkling pink wine, punch or
champagne. Dainties can be served on heart foil or paper doilies.
Decorated heart sugar cookies wrapped in pink cellophane and tied with a
delicate satin bow would make a lovely party favor. For a truly
romantic shower invitation, purchase a selection of handcrafted
floral papers and decorate with gold embossed stamps using the heart,
flower or cherub theme. Accent the invitation with a delicate satin bow
and gold heart charm...a wonderful keepsake for the bride's memory book.
If the newlyweds are without a fireplace in their first home, there are
actually video tapes you can buy that have a crackling fire
playing throughout the entire video. It's just like the real thing!
Or try a lovely
Art print or poster
Gift Basket - A gift sent to the recipient of your choice.
Lingerie - (and sexy briefs for the groom!)
Wedding First Dance CD
Broadway Music CD
"A Bath For Two" (his and her matching towels, bath soaps, oils and
lotions, candles)
A picnic basket filled with a tablecloth, napkins, cutlery for two,
wine, bread and cheese and two wine glasses
A gift book with a "Love and Romance" theme
An elegant frame
personalized with the couples names and wedding date
Abstract Compact
Monogrammed Trinket Box
A gift packet for a romantic dinner out at the couple's favorite
restaurant, or perhaps several guests could jointly present an overnight
getaway at a romantic inn or bed and breakfast
Connoisseur Bridal Shower:
A gourmet shower is the perfect theme for couples
who enjoy "heating up the kitchen". Simply ask the guests to bring items
that are related to cooking gourmet style! You can make invitations in
the shape of a chef's hat or simply purchase invitations with a gourmet
food or kitchen theme. You can decorate like a quaint bistro with
checkered tablecloths and a candle and bottle of wine on each table. For
a whimsical touch, print out the menu and beverage "specials" with chalk
on a blackboard or print menus for each table. For each table, wrap the
utensils in napkins and place inside the recyclable cardboard "six pack"
containers.
Italian Night Bridal Shower A Taste Of Italy Basket
- with checkered table covers,
breadsticks, spaghetti and wine tasting. (pastas, pasta sauces, pasta
strainer, spices, pizza pan, pizza cutter, checkered napkins and
tablecloth, cheese grater, pasta or pizza cookbook) Several guests
could jointly purchase a more elaborate gift such as a bread maker,
cappuccino machine, indoor electric grill, food processor, pressure
cooker or waffle iron.
Around-The-Clock Bridal Shower: Guests are asked to bring a
gift that would be used by the bride and groom during a specific hour of
the day. You can send each guest a handcrafted invitation in the shape
of a clock with their "specific hour" indicated by the hands drawn on
the clock face. Gifts can be organized and presented in order of the
time of day: morning first, then afternoon, then evening. As the gifts
are being opened, you could serve refreshments based on that part of the
day. For "the morning", champagne and orange juice with miniature
muffins or bagels, then coffee and sandwiches for "the afternoon". For
late evening, perhaps popcorn and a light after-dinner liqueur.
Guests are asked to purchase "keepsake gifts"
or any item related to preserving the photographs and special memories
of the bride-to-be's upcoming wedding. It would be helpful to list some
gift ideas on the shower invitation. Close relatives could bring a
special family heirloom and a wedding photo to display on a decorated
table. The invitation could feature childhood photos of the bride and
groom and a recent one (perhaps the engagement photo) in the center.
Handcrafted keepsakes using the couple's wedding
invitation
Several guests could jointly purchase a hope chest.
Any keepsake items the bride collects (e.g. figurines)
"Memory quilt" using photo transfer paper and family photos makes
a treasured gift and heirloom.
"First Christmas Together" ornament
Backyard Barbecue or Luau Bridal Shower:
If the bride and groom love to entertain in "the great
outdoors", this shower theme is perfect! You can hold the actual shower
on an outdoor patio, deck, gazebo or at the poolside, in the backyard on
picnic tables and lawn chairs. You can decorate with a garden or luau
theme using props such as trellises, white arbors, and wishing wells
accented with fresh or silk greenery and florals. Decorate a special
patio chair for the bride-to-be with tulle netting and silk florals. Be
sure to have lots of outdoor candles, torches and patio lights for a
late afternoon or evening celebration.
Protective fly screen food toppers (available at house ware and
specialty shops)
Coasters, paper napkins, napkin holders
Several guests could jointly purchase a barbecue or piece of patio
furniture
Wine Tasting Bridal Shower
You can create a very memorable occasion by combining
the shower with a casual wine and cheese theme. Some guests are asked to
bring two bottles of their favorite wine, one for tasting at the shower
and the other for the bride and groom. Other guests are asked to bring
related wine accessories or even items relating to cooking and
entertaining. Invitations can be handcrafted in the shape of a wine
bottle with the information (and perhaps a photo of the couple) on
the label. Or you can purchase invitations that have motifs that
complement the wine and cheese theme (such as grapes). Plan a
simple menu of assorted meat and cheese trays, crackers, dips,
fruit, French bread and appetizers such as cheese puffs and miniature
quiches.
Cutting board
Wine rack A gift certificate for customized wine labels
A gift certificate to join a mail order wine club "Make-Your-Own" wine kit
Non-perishable gourmet food items
The "Blushing Bride" Shower:
Simply combine a "trousseau" or lingerie shower
with a bachelorette party and you've got the makings for a real
"blushing bride". This type of shower is typically for the young gals
and is hosted by the bride's wedding attendants, typically the maid or
matron of honor. You can plan on taking the bride "out on the town"
after the shower or perhaps you plan a "slumber party" theme or a
weekend getaway with the girls! A fun idea would be to "roast" (instead
of "toast") the bride by sharing funny stories and photographs. A visit
to your local gag gift store or novelty shop will give you lots of
decorating and gift ideas. (Since I'm far too shy to list these naughty
gift ideas, you'll just have to use your imagination!).
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