There's no doubt that bridal shower traditions have changed greatly over the years, but some aspects will always be the same. Whether you're planning a traditional shower or something a little more creative, Her Bridal Favors can help you create the perfect event.
Traditional Bridal Showers
Just because you're throwing a traditional bridal shower doesn't mean it has to be generic. Unique invitations, centerpieces, and bridal shower favors can turn an ordinary shower into something your guests will be talking about long after the day has passed. One of the best ways to make in impression is to choose a theme. Thanks to Her Bridal Favors, finding themed wedding accessories for your shower has never been easier.
There are many possibilities for traditional shower themes. Classic themes include the kitchen, the wedding dress and tuxedo, black and white, pink, seasons, fairytales, and gardens.
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Want to know the Top Ten Couples Bridal Shower Themes? The best ideas will focus on the couples interest. So, take a look at the following, and then choose "their" best.
• Romantic - what a great place to start. Decorate with soft lighting and their favorite colors. Gifts could include, wine, candles, and bedroom items.
• Sports Fanatic - Do they have a favorite team? Use team colors for decorations and tableware. Tickets to a sporting event is a great gift for this couple.
• Honeymoon Suite - let your party location look like their honeymoon destination by using pictures, posters, and props. A travel bag or photo album for future honeymoon pictures, are great gifts.
• Get Organized - base this theme around a certain area, for instance the kitchen. Set them up with drawer organizers, canisters, and cabinet racks.
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After reading a book about showers published in 1948, I found myself thinking how simple and practical things were once. They prepared for a shower for a new bride easily without elaborate planning.

The invitations were not very exciting but usually consisted of a correspondence card that you sent notes on with a magazine picture pasted to the front. The decorations were mostly the same one or two items fastened to walls and a centerpiece for the table. Favors and centerpieces sometimes were quite simply made, but very cute.

The party menu consisted of 3 -4 items that were not considered fancy, but special as opposed to the everyday menu. The ingenuity in food sometimes lifted it from the doldrums, but it still was not the feast that most prepare for parties in today's world. The food was good, but not fancy and not overly expensive. A time of entertainment was more about honoring the guest of honor, company and games than food.

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