| l showers are no longer restricted to traditional | | | | elegant dinner. You could send black bridal shower |
| teas or sedate afternoon gatherings, and modern | | | | invitations with shimmering champagne glasses |
| brides and bridesmaids can use their creativity to | | | | doused in white glitter to denote the formality of |
| choose an offbeat theme. Consider | | | | an evening shower. Then, depending on the |
| today’s popular bridal shower themes that | | | | number of guests, you might hire a limo to drive |
| will get guests in the mood to celebrate. | | | | everyone to a fancy restaurant where you laugh |
| Luau Bridal Shower Theme | | | | and toast the bride-to-be over a sumptuous |
| A luau theme is perfect for a summer bridal | | | | dinner. |
| shower or for a bride whose honeymoon | | | | Roses are Red Theme |
| destination is tropical. To set the tone, select bridal | | | | The underlying theme of most weddings is love, |
| shower invitations that reflect a tropical mood, | | | | which could lead to a roses are red romantic bridal |
| such as a turquoise background with a vibrant | | | | shower theme. Your bridal shower invitations |
| hibiscus flower border. | | | | could be deep red and shaped like a heart, |
| You can welcome guests with leis and invite them | | | | preparing guests for a sappy, romantic shower. |
| to wear tropical colors. If you have the outdoor | | | | You could watch a romantic comedy, share |
| space, consider hosting the bridal shower beneath | | | | romantic stories about the bride and her |
| colorful umbrellas, with the food tables covered in | | | | fiancé, and gorge on dark chocolate and |
| deep pink tablecloths and strewn with flowers. | | | | champagne, all the while surrounded by bouquets |
| Wild West Bridal Shower Theme | | | | of red roses and carnations. |
| Whether the bride-to-be is from the west or just | | | | Indulgent Spa Theme |
| loves John Wayne movies, consider a western | | | | What future bride couldn’t use a day of |
| theme. You could send Wild West bridal shower | | | | relaxation and pampering to help ease the stress |
| invitations asking guests wear western attire. Or | | | | of planning her wedding? A spa theme is the |
| you might choose invitations featuring a cowgirl on | | | | perfect way to unwind and enjoy the company |
| a horse swinging a lasso that contains the bridal | | | | of good friends. You could send ivory bridal |
| shower invitation wording. | | | | shower invitations showing a girl in a fluffy robe, |
| You can also consider inviting guests on a trail ride | | | | inviting guests to a spa shower. Many spas will |
| at a local farm offering horseback riding for | | | | offer package deals, giving you the freedom to |
| private parties. For a more budget-friendly affair, | | | | choose as little or as long an event as you please. |
| you could invite guests to a Wild West backyard | | | | After the pampering, you might gather at a local |
| barbeque. The future bride could wear a | | | | restaurant for a post-spa meal or head to |
| sheriff’s star and a colorful cowgirl hat to | | | | someone’s home to continue the fun. |
| set the tone. | | | | There are almost limitless possibilities for choosing |
| Sophisticated Cocktail Theme | | | | a bridal shower theme. Just have fun and select a |
| For a more intimate and formal bridal shower, you | | | | theme that matches the bride’s |
| might consider a cocktail theme and ask guests | | | | personality for a shower no one will soon forget. |
| to dress up and prepare for a cocktail party or an | | | | |