Bridal Shower Themes for a Couple Who Already Have a Fully Stocked Home
Modern wedding showers aren't just for those brides who are about to start a new household. They're not even just for women anymore. Many couples use this as one more opportunity to spend some time with family and friends. If you're a bride who already lives with her fiance or has no need for a blender, china or linens, there are a few themes that help you enjoy the shower without doubling up on gifts you don't need.
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Recipe Showers
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One thing you can't buy in a store is family tradition. Holding a recipe shower is a way for your entire family and friends to come together and pass down those secrets to success in the kitchen, and in life, through a shared foodie experience. Since you won't need any of the cooking instruments, guests who don't want to come empty handed can bring recipe cards or even the ingredients to make specific recipes.
Stock the Bar Shower
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Another option for the couple who has everything is a Stock the Bar Shower. These allow the guests to contribute more for the festivities of the evening in which all can partake. Include finger foods to graze upon during the evening, with ample seating and lots of music. Choose, or create, a couple of signature cocktails for the evening, along with a beer selection, and simply use the opportunity to get in the "spirit" of your upcoming nuptials.
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Jack and Jill Shower
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Let the guys in on the fun with a Jack and Jill Wedding Shower. This will deviate from the more traditional shower that finds a group of women preparing the bride for married life. Instead, this is a party where everyone can participate. As such activities will include the guys and can range anywhere from a backyard barbecue, a volleyball tournament or a poker night. On your invitations simply state, "No Gifts."
Wishing Well Shower
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The Wishing Well Shower allows your guests to contribute small gifts for you and your beloved. Decorate a wishing well and allow it to serve as a receptacle for cash in lieu of gifts. Guests can drop off their written best wishes for the happy couple in an effort to "fill the well"; tucked in these envelopes or notes can be cash or checks to contribute monetarily toward the wedding, honeymoon or simply the couple's nest egg.
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