By eHow Weddings Editor
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Instead of the traditional wedding shower with only women invited, shower both the bride and groom with gifts and good wishes. A fun alternative to the traditional shower with finger foods and dainty napkins, a couples shower can feature hearty food and drink and loads of fun.
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Anonymous said
on 9/21/2006 My sister and bridesmaids are throwing us a BBQ/pig roast as our couples shower. Our wedding is out of state, and this will give everyone that isn't able to come to the wedding the opportunity to see us. We are doing a very casual Saturday afternoon with beer and wine, horseshoes and an evening bonfire for the stragglers (our attendants).
Anonymous said
on 7/5/2007 A friend of mine planned a couple's shower making sure that there were very distinct masculine and feminine qualities to it. The men were invited to be in charge of the outdoor grilling, while the women opened presents and chatted away about wedding details. The hostess used thick brown wrapping paper for table covers, (which went along with a sort of western BBQ-type theme,) and then made beautiful pink floral arrangements to put on the tables. There was steak and chicken, but also all sorts of salads and amazing desserts that the women had brought as well. The women sipped champagne while the guys generally drank beer. The bride opened her gifts in front of her friends, while the groom waited to open his gifts until after the party. It was a wonderful time for everyone.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 I threw a Gift Card Couple's Shower for my friends at our favorite college bar. Most of the guests went to college together, so we decided to have a fun night reliving the old days! It was so cheap and fun! First drinks were free to everyone, and we had a deli and vegetable tray. We just hung out the whole evening and did a little bar hopping. Both the couple and the guests loved the gift card idea because it was easy!
Anonymous said
on 6/11/2007 My husband hated the idea of having to attend a shower - so I changed the name to a Prenuptial Party -- It became an instant hit.