Bridal Shower Ideas Anyone?????

I always thought the bride wasn`t supposed to have any part of planning her own shower.

I really hate to rain on your parade but Kerry is right, a bride should not have anything to do with planning their bridal shower. Also, since it`s your second marriage it`s not really appropriate for a shower to be thrown for you. The purpose of a bridal shower is to shower the bride with gifts that she will need to get her life started.

Perhaps you could just get together with your friends for drinks and celebration of your upcoming marriage and leave gifts out of the picture.

I am not planning it.. The MOH is and was asking me if I had any ideas. She is checking into some and I thought I would check and see whats out there. Like I said before I didnt want a bridal shower per say. I did want to get together bit I wanted to do something more than just drink. I will save that for the bachelorette party. Just wanted something "fun" to do with friends.

I recently planned a bridal shower for a woman in your situation. She did not need or want gifts. However, her MOH insisted on hosting a shower. This is what we came up with:

The bridal shower included all of the traditional things...cake, games, etc...

The twist was that all the gifts brought were for women at a local battered women`s shelter. These items were donated to help displaced women make a new start. I was told that everyone left feeling good about celebrating the upcoming wedding, and also for making a contribution to the community.

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That is a wonderful idea which lead me to expand your fabulous idea. How about having a get together and having each person bring a gift for Toys For Tots. It is the holiday season and I`m sure a less fortunate child would love a toy or two on Christmas.

That idea is even more wonderful! (:

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Those a really great ideas! My shower wont be until Feb. So the battered women thing would be great! Thanks for the ideas!

You could even have A Letter shower Where each guest receives a letter with their invitation & purchases a item starting with that letter. You could Also have a Shower to support a food pantry in your area.

Okay I`m probably going to get my head chewed off but I don`t think these charity showers are a good idea. I don`t think people really want to take the time to come to a wedding shower and spend the money on a gift that isn`t for the bride. I would say you should just skip the shower rather than have a shower to donate gifts or goods. The whole purpose of a shower is to get the bride things that she will need to start her new life. Getting gifts for shelters and toys for tots just kind of defeats the purpose of a bridal shower. Don`t get me wrong, I`m all for toys for tots and helping those in shelters!!! It`s a wonderful thing! But a bridal shower isn`t the time or place to do this.

I agree.

Ok but, what about this.... Alot of women getting married today are older and already "established" and living on their own. Does this mean they shouldn`t have a bridal shower ?? How many brides do you know still live at home when they get married? I know there are some but, I would bet the vast majority live out on their own. I think a shower is a celebration of the bride getting married. I suppose everyone will have their own opinion of what a shower is this is just MY opinion and I know others are different and thats ok. Just wanted to share my thoughts!

I just planned another shower for a bride who also has everything....

Here were my ideas for her. Maybe these will help...

Keepsakes shower...each person brings a keepsake for the couple.

Hobby Shower...if the bride has a hobby, each person brings a gift that goes along with that.

I hope those ideas may help you and your MOH celebrate your special day.

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How about a "recipe" shower? Each guest brings a nice copy of her favorite recipe. A take-off on this: brings as well a basket of the ingredients to make it.

Or a garden shower? Each guest brings a packet or two of her favorite flower or veggie seeds, along w/ info about them.

-- Bon

Great ideas!

For brides or couples that are already established, what about a Romance Shower? Guests would be told to bring romantic gifts for the bride and groom to use as husband and wife. Some ideas could be -

Some candles and wine or champagne with some wine glasses
Lingeries and silk jammies
Pretty picture frames
A gift certificate for dinner at a romantic restaurant
A husband & wife certificate to be pampered at spa together for a day
A nice fondue set with a recipe for chocolate fondue
A romantic picnic basket

I`m sure the guests would be creative and come up with some great gift ideas!

I can also send your MOH information on hosting a Pampered Chef catalog show. These are great for bridal showers. Even for the bride who is established, these products are wonderful, especially if you love being in the kitchen! Anyone interested can contact me at bridalshop@uniquecelebrations.com

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Pampered chef parties are not the thing to do at a bridal shower. Most people do not want to sit around looking through a catalog choosing items and paying for them at the party. Personally, I think it`s tacky.
The whole fun of the shower is buying (or making) something and watching the bride OPEN it at the shower!! Now if the guests pre-order the Pampered Chef items and wrap them nicely and bring them to the shower for the bride to open, that would be okay.

I have a huge demand for Pampered Chef Bridal Kitchen Shows. They are very popular, and everyone always has a wonderful time.

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I agree with Linda regarding the Pampered Chef parties for a bridal shower. The idea of looking through a catalog for a shower gift with the bride there is tacky. Not only that, but everyone knows how much you are spending and that is an awkward situation.

I wouldn`t recommend that Pampered Chef way.....although I would recommend purchasing a Pampered Chef item for the bride (in advance of course) and giving it to her as a gift since all their items are fantastic.

Everyone on here seems to know what is and isn`t tacky as it applies to every bride. That is so annoying. I had a Bridal Shower like this, and it was great. My bridesmaids and maid of honor all decided to do it together, and it wasnt tacky. I suggest that the bride do whatever she wants. If you want traditional, go for it. If you want off the wall, go for it. It is YOUR wedding. Don`t listen to those who find anything and everything tacky. Your happiness is the one that counts, and your friends are the ones who will be at the shower.