Bridal showers can be the most fun and exciting part of the activities that precede a wedding. They are an opportunity for the bride and her friends to share special moments together prior to her moving on to her new life with her husband to be. These guidelines will assist you in planning an unforgettable bridal shower:

1) Be prepared. For a stress-free bridal shower, begin making arrangements well in advance. Do not think you will be able to do everything in a few days. Most aspects of it should be taken care of at least four weeks prior to the date it is taking place so that you have the best possible chance of getting all the supplies you need and that all of your desired guests will be available.

2) Keep it simple. Try not to go over the top and have so much going on that the attention is taken away from the future bride. Utilize activities and decorations sensibly so as to keep the event elegant and classy.

3) Pick a theme. Decide on a theme, such as commitment or love, and base the decorations, activities, and even the food, around that theme. Picking out a special color as a theme will likewise add to the occasion and result in the photographs being even better.

4) Use a catering service. Making use of such a service will free you up to concentrate on other things on the big day. Additionally, select a range of types of food so that all of the culinary tastes of the guests will be met.

5) Opt for an indoor venue. Although the outside can be pretty, you are laying yourself at the hands of the weather and it is not something that you want to rely on for such a special event. Instead use yours or your friends home or rent a venue, such as a restaurant or bar.

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Let’s face it: not every bride dreams of the bridal shower where she’ll eat cucumber sandwiches holding her pinky finger up all day listening to classical music. There are some brides – human brides – who would prefer something a bit more original and different. There are some great ideals for bridal shower themes for unique brides.

Secret #1: Always think of the bride. When it comes to planning the best bridal shower ever, refer to secret #1: always think of the bride. While the bridal shower may involve family, friends and other loved ones – the bridal shower should be an expression of the bride’s personality and taste. It is the ideal time to say something about who the bride is as an adult woman and to celebrate her becoming a married woman. Begin looking into what she likes and doesn’t like so you can know what will make her the happiest. The path to the perfect shower lies in the answers to these questions – even for the most “unique” bride.

A bridal shower in a unique place can be an excellent choice. If the bride has always loved the aquarium, see if you can plan her bridal shower there. Or if the bride is a history buff, start researching local historical homes open to the public. You might be surprised at how mahy different options there are for venues for special events. Some cost very little and others are exorbitant. But you’ll only know if you ask….

Sometimes the best unique bridal shower exists in creating the “perfect” menu. Is the bride a chocoholic? Have a sweet chocolate theme and serve only desserts and other tempting treats with coffees and teas. Perhaps the bride has been a margarita girl at heart (and who isn’t?)…then try a margarita shower at her favorite Mexican restaurant complete with Mariachi band. The Asian foods bride would appreciate a sushi themed bridal shower. Or the wine loving bride might especially enjoy a bridal shower in a vineyard that featured a wine tasting. Some brides may be very “into” the menu and with others, this may matter little.

With all brides it is critical that those near and dear to her attend. This is not just for the unique bride – it is for every bride. To plan the perfect unique bridal shower you need to plan it well in advance so loved ones have enough time to travel or prepare to come. You will have a very disappointed bride on your hands if her great grandmother or college roommate cannot attend.

Don’t go crazy when it comes to planning. Most people will not nitpick if the napkins don’t match, or if something is spelled wrong on the invitation. But they will notice the big things. They’ll notice if the bridesmaids and other ladies planning it are stressed about planning the shower – bridal showers should be fun! Shower guests will notice if you’ve run out of ice or cups or napkins. Anyone else who gets too fussy should be reminded it’s the bride’s day to be the fussy one.