These Bridal Shower Themes Are Ridiculously Cute and Special (2024)

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How do I make my bride feel special at the bridal shower? ›

A shower needs no theme other than to have a good time and celebrate the upcoming marriage of a couple.

Lemon-themed bridal showers are a fun and refreshing way to celebrate the bride-to-be. The bright yellow color and tangy flavor of lemons add a cheerful touch to any party. Whether you're planning a small gathering or a large event, a lemon theme can be tailored to fit any budget and style.

Go Somewhere Unique. You're not obligated to sit on the back patio or stake out your parents' country club. Head to a pasta-making class, boozy art class, vineyard, brewery, salon, beach or gorgeous restaurant to spice things up and make your shower feel extra special (and worth the trip for any out-of-town friends).

In short, the host is the one who pays for the bridal shower—or at least some of it. Most commonly, this is the maid of honor, but the couple's relatives, friends or even the to-be-weds themselves can all pitch in to cover the cost of the wedding shower.

Traditional etiquette dictates that the maid of honor—not the mother of the bride—should host the shower.

Don't wear white. This wedding guest rule of etiquette applies to bridal showers as well. Since the bride-to-be often wears white to her shower, you don't want to seem like you're competing for her spotlight. Don't wear black.

Navy and white: perfect for a nautical or preppy-themed shower. Pastels: soft pastel colors, such as pink, lavender, and mint are perfect for a spring or garden-themed shower. Black and white: classic, sophisticated and perfect for a modern or chic-themed shower.

Washing with a lemon is a refreshing and effective way to bathe without using soap. It is particularly effective at helping skin recover after swimming in a chlorinated pool. The acidic juice smooths hair cuticles and acts as a mild chemical exfoliant to reveal fresh, smooth skin.

At its start, the bridal shower started as an alternative to the dowry system (when a man trades goods or money to a father to a woman's hand in marriage). In Holland or Belgium, the bride's friends and family would offer her gifts to support her entrance into the role of a wife.

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Unless encouraged by a theme, Bay Area stylist Abby Young said elaborate rhinestone details, statement jewelry, neon colors, and/or loud logo prints are out. "It's definitely a good time to look nice, but it's not the day to call attention to yourself and what you're wearing," added Young.

Bridal showers typically last 2-4 hours and are not considered an all-day event. Although, depending on the type of shower you are hosting the time can vary. Most showers will either take place in the morning and serve as a brunch, or in the afternoon served with lunch or finger foods.

Happy brides-to-be usually have friends and family members to provide support and unconditional love, rather than aggressively pushing their opinions or causing drama. Whether it's to help you stuff envelopes or providing a shoulder to cry on, a supportive inner circle is invaluable.

Modern etiquette suggests that he show up toward the end of the shower to say hello and help stock up the car full of gifts. Some men even drop in for a few fun games. Older tradition suggests that he arrive with a bouquet of flowers for his bride.

"Under optimum circ*mstances, the attendants in the bridal party would host the shower," said Gottsman. According to Gottsman, the mother of the bride (MOB) should be a guest, but should not participate.