Planning a Bridal Shower: Themes, Invitations, Gift Ideas and More
The tradition of throwing a bridal shower began in the 16th century with a poor young couple in Holland. To ease the couple’s material burden, friends and family showered them with gifts. Today bridal showers are often more elaborate affairs, and the Web sites recommended in this Planning a Bridal Shower Web Guide can help you plan a bridal shower to remember.
Expand All Guide SectionsBridal Shower Advice
Use these Web sites to find bridal shower advice, including a ... read more »
Bridal Shower Themes
It's not a bridal shower without guests and (for some) a fun party theme. The Web sites in this ... read more »
Unique Bridal Shower Favors, Games and Decorations
Nothing contributes to the atmosphere of a shower more than unique bridal shower favors, games and decorations. The sites below show you where to purchase decorations and favors—and provide inspiration to create your own.
Insights for Unique Bridal Shower Favors, Games and Decorations
- If typical games like Toilet Paper Wedding Dress just aren’t your cup of tea, consider these creative ideas from Martha Stewart, which include making jewelry, cooking and creating a quilt.
Top Sites for Unique Bridal Shower Favors, Games and Decorations
For bridal shower decorations …
BridalPeople
could easily serve as a one-stop shop for bridal shower preparations. Look for bridal shower decorations, tableware, memory books and much more.
PartyPail
suggests several bridal shower themes and sells decoration kits to correspond with the themes.
For bridal shower party favors …
Beaucoup Wedding Favors
has dozens of bridal shower favors that are displayed with great photographs.
American Bridal
contains pages of bridal shower favors and games available for purchase. Use the categories at the left of the page to narrow your search.
For bridal shower games …
The Knot
suggests bridal shower games and helpfully indicates when each game is best played (for example, to break the ice, for laughs and for traditional or sentimental crowds).
Weddingbee
has a long list of user-submitted games appropriate for bridal showers. Games are divided into themes, such as craft games (toilet paper wedding dress), nostalgia games (bridal history) and more.
Bridal Shower Food Ideas and Recipes
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Bridal Shower Gift Ideas
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