Many brides look for fun unique bridal shower theme ideas because:

1) No bride wants her shower to be a mundane affair or similar to the one last fall.
2) A unique bridal shower can provide the perfect occasion for friends and family, who may not have previously met, to interact and socialize in a fun, interesting and relaxed atmosphere.

Keep in mind that while it is possible for the bridal shower theme ideas and bridal shower gift ideas to match this does not always have to be the case. There is no reason why you can't have a "Wine and cheese tasting shower" with an "Around the Clock" theme for the gifts.

Enough blabbering, let's look at some unique bridal shower ideas and themes:

 

Unique bridal shower ideas: Spa and Beauty Theme

Consider the cost of food, decoration and entertainment for the bridal shower and instead use that money on pampering the bride (who probably hasn't had much time to relax) and her friends and family. Host the party in the privacy of your home and have the beauticians, masseurs, aestheticians etc. come to you. Choose activities that are relaxing and fun but still allow social interaction.

Of course if you know of a great spa close at hand then ask guests to contribute to the costs of the spa and a small health/spa gift basket for the bride. Providing you book a few weeks in advance you should be able to negotiate a discounted rate for the party

Around the clock wedding shower themes:

The advantage of an around the clock bridal shower theme is that the bride and groom receive a very complete set of gifts for their new abode.
The principal idea behind this bridal shower theme is that guests are assigned different hours of the day (and consequently different periods of the day) and are asked to bring gifts relevant to that time.

As many guests may not have attended an around the clock bridal shower before it's important that the concept is explained clearly on the invitations.

Ex. Your time of the day and period is:

• 8 Am and Breakfast in Bed
• 4 Pm, Tea Party time
• 8 Pm Bath Time
• 2 Pm Sunday and BBQ Time
• 9 Pm it's Cocktail Hour!
• 1 Pm Lunch time
• Any time is Dessert Time, but I guess yours in 8 Pm
• 11 Pm Time to snooze
• 11 Am Sunday Brunch
• 10 Am Sunday and the groom still hasn't weeded or pruned!
• 2 Am, say no more, it's Honeymoon Time
• Weekend Getaway

A poem is a fun and unique way to introduce the around the clock bridal shower theme:

A gift for every hour of the day:
In the morning a coffee machine or juicer is Lucy's way to start
and in the evening something small and lacey will win Matt's heart...

 

"The heartfelt advice" bridal shower theme ideas:

This is a nice theme for brides who would like to remove the pressure from guests and family of having to provide gifts, and instead place importance on the emotional input and advice that friends and family can give.

The idea is for each guest to write down a potential problem that could arise during a marriage and include their advice on how to handle the situation. The maid-of-honor can collect all the ideas from the guests (ahead of time or at the party) and create a booklet with all the precious tit bits.

Submissions can be read aloud at the bridal shower and guests can be encouraged to comment on other situations and add their advice.

Another slant on this idea is the recipe theme. Each guest writes the instructions to their favorite recipe on one side of a card and in a parcel they include the ingredients and spices necessary to prepare the dish. While on the other side of the card they can write their recipe for a happy marriage.

 

Unique bridal shower ideas: Lingerie Shower Theme

This is the perfect opportunity for the bride to stock up on bedroom attire. However, it's important to note that this is not the hen's party so sex toys etc. may be out of place with Great Aunt Matilda and the bride's mom looking on.

To give guests a good idea of what's expected at the lingerie bridal shower your bridal shower invitation should be clear, concise and include all the necessary information.

A poem is a fun and unique way to introduce the lingerie bridal shower:

Cathy is about to walk down the aisle
so let's give her a bridal shower that will be talked about for a while
if it's naughty and made from lace
bring it along, I'm sure Cathy's Fred won't mind the change of pace!

Don't forget to include the bride's sizes in the invitation. A unique way is to do this with the aid of a cartoon sketch where arrows with measurements point to the correct places.

(Note: Bra and Panty cookies are a fun choice for bridal shower favors.)

 

Outdoor wine and cheese tasting shower
(can also be a nice addition to a beach bridal theme)

If it's the right time of the year then what better idea than a themed picnic? An outdoor wine and cheese tasting party is relaxing and an excellent way for guests to sip, nibble, and mingle. And if you were thinking of a beach theme bridal shower then this could be a fantastic idea - I can't think of anything better then sipping wine at sunset ....

Invite a wine connoisseur to attend and bring a selection of wines and cheeses. Not only will it be a fabulous day but also an opportunity for guests to learn some new gastronomical delights.

Fear the weather won't play along? There's no reason why you can't enjoy an indoor cheese and wine tasting shower at the host's house.

 

I hope these unique bridal shower ideas come in handy, you can find more advice, examples and tips at:

•Bridal shower decoration ideas
•Bridal shower food ideas
•Bridal shower centerpiece ideas

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