Six Entertaining Bridal Shower Theme Ideas
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A bridal shower is all about ‘showering’ the bride-to-be with gifts and affection, but is also a great way to bond with all the ladies involved in the wedding and should be enjoyable for everyone. Among all the other wedding events and planning, it’s easy to let the shower become a boring evening of opening presents and eating generic, store-bought cupcakes. Luckily, we have some ideas that will excite your guests and make all the guys wish they had been invited!
Unlike the bachelorette party, a bridal shower should be a bit more tame and include activities appropriate for all ages, from your 2-year-old cousin to your grandmother. Keep your event lively with experiences, fun games, and a modern theme that is personalized and unexpected.
Check out these six inspirations and start planning the perfect pre-wedding celebration!
Tea Party and Crafts
Bring out your fancy side with elegant dishes, a wide assortment of tea, finger sandwiches, and of course macaroons from Lelé Pâtisserie. Keep guests busy with games like bridal bingo and wedding vow libs from Beau Coup, or test your creativity with a guided canvas painting.
Cooking Demonstration
Give your shower a fun and tasty twist with a cooking demonstration by a professional chef. Bring an expert, like one of the talented A-List catering vendors featured on Santa Barbara Wedding Style, right to your home to teach you and your guests how to make delicious recipes, and of course, enjoy a mouth-watering meal afterwards.
Travel and Adventure
If you’re hosting a destination wedding, going on a tropical honeymoon, or simply love travel, consider an adventure-themed bridal shower. Send out ‘passport’ invitations, encourage your guests to bring their favorite international dishes, and deck out the party with everything globes, maps, airplanes, and suitcases. Incorporate entertaining elements such as around the world stations or games focused on specific cities or locations.
Classy Wine and Cheese Tasting
Head to a local vineyard or bring the cheese and wine, grape juice for younger guests, to you! All the ladies can bring a different bottle and let the tasting begin. Since charcuterie boards are the current fad, grab a couple of cheese boards and some flavorful jams and spreads, and see who can create the best assortment!
Interactive Mixology
Mix it up by taking your guests to a cocktail making class with experts like Flair Project. Learn from experienced and entertaining bartenders how to make your favorite drinks. If you’re feeling inventive set up the mixing station in your home and have a blast trying your own recipes.
Summer State of Mind
Luckily, here in Santa Barbara warm weather and beaches are easy to come by. Take your shower to the beach or pool for some fun in the sun and relaxation. If the beach isn’t going to work out, set up an oasis of sand and leisure right in your house. Include everything seashells, flip flops, and palm trees and turn it into a spa and wellness day.
