Tasked with planning a bridal shower party? Don’t stress. Try one of these fun party themes for a lively event that will leave the bride-to-be glowing.

Stock the Bar

• When you invite the guests, specify that the bridal shower gifts should be barware, wine or liquor to stock the couple’s home.
• Ask the bride to register for the glasses and stemware she prefers. Then leave the choice of spirits up to the guests.
• Invite guests to write down their favorite drink recipes to share with the couple.
• Looking for bridal shower games ideas for a bar party? Try putting together a bartending contest.

Feed the Foodies

• Are the bride and groom planning on moving into a new home or living together for the first time after the wedding? Help them stock their new kitchen by asking guests to purchase kitchen gear, specialty spices and bakeware.
• Serve great food at the party and plan games related to cooking—such as a makeshift “live cooking show.”
• Include blank recipe cards in the invitations and ask guests to arrive at the shower with the cards filled out.

Travel the World

• Are the bride and groom asking wedding and shower guests to help fund a honeymoon? Plan the bridal shower around the theme of traveling.
• Decorate with fake souvenirs, pictures of exotic locations and touristy items related to the couple’s honeymoon destination.
• Try using a computer program to add images of the couple next to famous landmarks.

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