Bridal Shower Themes

The number of bridal shower themes available to you is practically infinite. The possible themes are limited only by your imagination. The biggest factors in deciding on the bridal shower theme are the bride's preferences, and your guests' tastes. What would they like? Are you inviting men to the shower? Design a party that everyone will enjoy.

A theme is not mandatory, but choosing one actually makes your planning easier (it provides a focal point as you decide on a menu, decorations, favors, music, games or entertainment, and possibly gift suggestions and venue).

Some popular bridal shower themes are based on the type of gifts the bride will receive, such as Kitchen Showers, White Showers, or Lingerie Showers, but others are not, such as Romance Showers, Memory Showers, or Tea Party Showers.

If you hesitate to set a theme because you don't want to have the gifts reflect the theme, just choose a theme that is not defined by a category of gifts, and don't link the gifts to the theme. (There is no reason that "Kitchen" gifts should not be given at a "Luau Pool Party" themed shower.)

There are as many possible themes as there are brides. In the book, Bridal Showers: Ultimate Resource, you will find 28 popular bridal shower themes, but there is no way to include every possible theme - there is no limit to your imagination! This site guides you to the elements you need to pull together for your shower plan, regardless of the theme. The book provides deeper information about every aspect.

Possible bridal shower themes include these (from the book), plus anything your imagination comes up with:

Wine Lovers' Shower (good choice if you will include men)
Raise the Bar Shower (good choice if you will include men)
Deck the Halls Shower
Tea Party Shower (as it's basically dinner, "high tea" might be considered if you will include men)
Tools for Entertaining Shower
Dessert Shower
Year-Round Holidays Shower
Garden Shower (good choice if you will include men)
Room-By-Room Shower
Basket Shower
Romance Shower
Around the World Shower (good choice if you will include men)
Destination Shower (good choice if you will include men)
Around the Clock Shower
Tool Shower (good choice if you will include men)
Roll-Up-Your-Sleeves Shower (good choice if you will include men)
Gift of Time Shower
Quilting Bee Shower
Memory Shower
The "Old Country" Shower
"That's Entertainment" Shower (good choice if you will include men)
Library Shower
White Shower
Spa Shower
Long Distance Shower
Business of Life Shower (good choice if you will include men)
Fitness Shower (good choice if you will include men)
One Color Shower

This topic is addressed more deeply in Bridal Showers: Ultimate Resource.

Table of Contents of this Site

Party Planning Foundation: Your party planning foundation is what you build on to constuct your party (by deciding on the "Big Five"). The "Big Five" influence all subsequent decisions. Start your plan!
Bridal Shower Themes: The theme you choose will set the tone for the shower. Make a good choice from the many possible bridal shower themes so everyone will enjoy the party.
Bridal Shower Decorations: Your bridal shower decorations set the stage for the party! Whether they are theme-related, or not, if they are well-designed and executed, they will be great!
Bridal Shower Games and Activities: Bridal shower games and activities can be chosen to provide a benefit or purely for fun.
Bridal Shower Gifts: Bridal shower gifts are the reason for the bridal shower (in addition to wishing the bride well!).
Bridal Shower Favors: Bridal shower favors are a terrific way to let your guests know how glad you are that they came!
Bridal Shower Invitations: Your bridal shower invitations preview the party for your guests - send them one that makes them think, "I can't wait!"
Bridal Shower Menu: Your bridal shower menu should suit your theme and delight your guests without wrecking your budget or making you crazy.
Bridal Shower Etiquette: Bridal Shower Etiquette, like all etiquette, exists only to make people comfortable.
Bachelorette Party: The Bachelorette Party is another pre-wedding event, but it is very different than the bridal shower!
Bridal Showers: Ultimate Resource: Bridal Showers: Ultimate Resource is just that, your best resource for comprehensive information about bridal showers!
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