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 Parties & Gift Registriesrelated links: the engagement party vendors: catering Traditionally, showers are given for the bride, but today it is not unusual to find the groom at these lively functions. Chances are he will be just as delighted about the gifts and the chance to celebrate with friends and family. Showers are given by any friend or relative who wants to do something special for the couple. Customarily, members of the immediate family of the bride and groom do not host a shower, because it is too much like asking for gifts. However, every bride is entitled to at least one shower—the laws of etiquette are there to help, not hinder the effort. Often, it is the honor attendant with the help of the maids, who volunteers to host a shower. Since the shower is always given by someone other than the bride, this is one instance when registry information may be included with the invitation. work shower: Given by co-workers, this party is most often held at the work place at a break, over lunch-time or after hours and one big gift can be given by the group. home party shower: Businesses bring their products and provide a sales demonstration so party-goers are able to purchase their shower gift from items the bride chooses before or during the shower. Guests are also able to do some shopping for themselves at the same time. With this type of shower the hostess usually has little to prepare and guests don’t need to worry about a gift ahead of time. Home party businesses range from kitchen and pantry items to scrapbooking, home accessories, and even lingerie and intimate items. around the clock shower: Each guest is given a time of day (or hour of the day) to use as the basis for the gift they give. For example 8:00 am may give a toaster or coffeemaker, 6:00 pm a frying pan or dishes, 9:00pm movies and popcorn, etc. candlelight shower: For the romantic bride, gift ideas include bath & body products, candles, vases, and romantic musical CDs. kitchen shower: The hostess sends a blank recipe card with the invitation. Guests come with a completed card to participate in a cooking lesson. Gifts ideas include cookbooks, pans, hand mitts, aprons, or an item that is used to make the recipe. lingerie shower: This party is appropriate when only women will be present. Gifts could include frilly nighties, boxers and t-shirts, lacy bras and panties, baby doll pajamas, bathrobes and certificates for beauty treatments. hobby shower: Plan this party around an activity the couple enjoys. For example, if they are outdoorsy, have an outside party with gift ideas including backpacking supplies and camping equipment. travel shower: If the couple likes to travel, gifts can include travel guides, travel-sized toiletries, luggage, camera film, etc. game night: Guests could enjoy board games or even partake in a mock "newlywed game." Gifts include different board games to start or add to the couple's collection. wine & cheese tasting shower: Attendees are asked to bring two bottles of wine, one for tasting and one as a gift for the bridal couple. Toasts to the bridal couple are given by the guests as they sample the wine. The wine & cheese shower is most appropriate for couples who already have many items for their home and of course, enjoy wine. handy hardware shower: This type of shower can incorporate a variety of helpful gifts that can be found at a hardware store. Gifts such as a hammer, step ladder, broom, pail, shovel, etc. are appropriate. The host/hostess can use this theme and incorporate tools in the decoratioins and invitations. For this shower, guests are asked to include a handy household hint written on a card to present with their gifts. no theme: Who said there needs to be a theme in order to party? An informal get-together can be just as fun! See the worksheet section for assistance in recording information about your bridal showers. Click here for more shower ideas.
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