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Advice, Tips, and Ideas on Bridal Showers or Wedding Showers

If you're throwing a bridal shower soon, you'll want to check out these ideas for bridal shower themes, invitation wording, etiquette, and best of all, tons of bridal shower games.
Throwing a Bridal Shower - Answers to All Your Questions
Throwing a bridal shower for the first time? You're probably full of questions. Luckily, we've got lots of answers. From who to invite, to where to have it, and what bridal shower games to play, here's all the basics of throwing a bridal shower.
Bridal Shower Themes and Ideas
The secret to a great bridal shower is in the details, and the possibilities are endless. Here are some bridal shower themes and ideas to make your party feel creative and chic. Ideas on decorations, invitations, food, gifts, and more.
Bridal Shower Games, Ice Breakers and Activities
Looking for fun activities to entertain your shower guests? Whether your guests are traditional or zany, try one of these fun sample bridal shower games
Top Picks for Bridal Shower Invitations and Engagement Party Invitations
If you're throwing a lovely and chic bridal shower, you'll need a great bridal shower invitation to set the tone and get your guests excited. Here are my top picks for great bridal shower invitations, many of which make great engagement party invites as well!
Bridal Shower Invitation Wording -- Sample Invitations for Every Type of Bridal Shower
One of the most common questions I get about bridal showers is how to word the invitations, poems or cute rhymes to use, and especially how to let guests know that there will be a theme. Here's a guide to bridal shower invitation wording that should answer all of your questions.
A Cheap Bridal Shower Gift Idea
The best bridal shower gift I received was free. It's true - though my family and friends showered me with generous gifts, the best present was more rich with sentiment than expense. In these economic times, when everyone is trying to save money, the bridal shower gift is a good opportunity to give a meaningful but inexpensive present.
Bridal Shower in a Box
When a good friend or close relative gets married, it's natural that you'd want to help celebrate and throw a shower for them. But what happens if you live far away? Why not throw a bridal shower in a box?

Here's how it works:
Since you can't throw her a bridal shower in person, send her all the necessities by mail.
Throwing a Spa Party Bridal Shower -Tips for a Great Spa Bridal Shower
While bridal shower games have long been popular, today's bride is often looking for more modern alternatives such as activity-oriented events held outside the home. The most popular of these types is the Spa Shower. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Bridal Shower Planning Guide
Bridal showers can be fun and fabulous or dull and disastrous. The difference is in the details. Spend some time thinking about themes, games, and invitations, and you'll be guaranteed to be crowned "Best Bridesmaids Ever!"

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