It’s coming up on wedding season once again. Just like years in the past, I am frantically scrambling to come up with creative ideas for my friends’ bridal showers. I feel like every wedding shower is the same: table full of gifts, assortment of finger foods with punch, and lots of females in fancy pastel dresses. This year, I wanted to do something different. This year, I want to host an exciting wedding shower!
I came to the conclusion that to be able to shake things up a bit we needed to do three things:
1) Have the shower in the evening.
2) Invite the boys.
3) Serve amazing food (and drinks of course).
By having the wedding shower in the evening, the atmosphere will be more like that of a dinner party; a relaxed atmosphere where people can have great conversations instead of a stuffy “Sunday shower” environment.
Bringing the boys along allows the groom to be in on some of the special catering the bride gets so much of in the months leading up to the big day. It also gives the guys and gals a chance to mingle. ( Tip: It is a good idea to let guests know that this is a good shower for “manly gifts” like Bar-b-que tools).
When hosting a party in the evening, the food must be a little more extensive than hors d’oeuvres. As you probably know, I am a fan of the caterer. If you aren’t a multi-tasker who can cook and host at the same time, have the party catered or do restaurant carry out. However if you are brave enough, you could pull it together on your own. Nothing fancy required, just enough to get those stomachs full and maybe a signature dish or two. In fact, a great idea for a spring wedding shower is to serve ribs with slaw, beans and rolls and for dessert – “bridal shower” cupcakes. Many bar-b-que places will customize your order based on how many guests you are expecting. All you have to do is take it home and set it out to serve. It’s always a great hit with the male guests too! To really take the party to new heights, add a little spirits with a beer and wine bar.
So, be on the cutting edge in your circle of friends and host a couple’s wedding shower. It is a great way to have a dinner party and honor your firends at the same time.
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