So you’ve decided to throw a shower for the bride-to-be.  At first, this task may seem overwhelming.  Where to start?  One way to begin is by picking a theme for your shower.  Maybe you want to have a traditional shower for the bride; a “girl’s only” affair with tea and finger food, silly games and gifts of the lacy and romantic variety.  Or, maybe you’ll opt for a more modern “couples shower”, for men and women to attend, where everyone can mingle over drinks and enjoy burgers from the grill.

Whatever you decide on, it is certain that you will want to send your guests home with a unique bridal shower favor.  Here are a few suggestions to get the ideas flowing!

Start by thinking about the couple and what suits their personalities.  Perhaps they love Hawaii.  How about a luau themed shower with leis, tropical drinks and a limbo bar? A fun idea for some bridal shower favors for this party could be a flip-flop luggage tag, or a tiny beach pail candle holder.

Or maybe your bridal shower is kitchen appliance themed. Almost all newlyweds need help stocking their kitchen, and there are an abundance of gift ideas for your guests to draw from.  If the guests are bringing kitchen gadgets for the couple, why not sent them home with something for their own kitchen?  A set of heart measuring spoons or a heart-shaped whisk would be perfect for this occasion!

What could be more fun than an afternoon tea bridal shower?  Think dainty tea cups, croquet in the garden, and tiny finger sandwiches.  A heart shaped tea infuser or a mini teacup tealight holder would make such elegant bridal shower favors for this gathering.

Whatever you decide on for your theme, remember that the most important part is to have fun with it!  Don’t forget to ask for help if you need it, and with a little planning and organizing, you are sure to have a bridal shower success!

There is just so much that goes into planning a wedding, its reception and the bridal shower. Everything has to fit together to make the complete even a hit. This means the planning down to the last details has to be perfect and of course, that includes the unique bridal shower favors that have to be given out to all of the guests.

Think Out of the Box

Remember, a well thought out, less expensive bridal shower favor will always go over better then a poorly thought out expensive favor. This doesnt by any means imply that you should be compelled trim your budget in this area. What it means, is that if you don’t have a ton of money to spend, a clever choice can make up for the lack of funds.

Small – Clever – Cute

Some inexpensive, yet clever unique bridal shower favors that you might want to consider, include such items as packages of wild flower seeds that your guests can plant near their homes. Another idea, is small yet cute monogrammed items, such as writing pens or scented candles.

Monogrammed Favors Are Now More Affordable

Monogrammed no longer means expensive any more, thanks to the Internet. This is because if you take the time to look around online you will have no trouble finding someone that will monogram almost anything now. In fact, items such as monogrammed wine glasses can  now be purchased online for only a couple of dollars each.

Get Some Friends to Help Out

One great way to come up with great ideas for unique bridal shower favors, is to invite a few friends over. You can all have fun surfing the Internet comparing ideas and prices together. Another idea is to just tell your friends to look for you and email you with the things that they discover online.