Unique Bridal Shower Themes

Throwing a bridal shower? There are a ton of unique bridal shower themes that will help to set your day apart from the rest!

Having a theme is a great idea if you are planning a shower for a gal who expects something different. It is also a wonderful idea if you and your circle of friends have been guests at many showers recently – it will really make your day stand out.

And some more unique bridal shower themes for you to choose from..

An Event Shower

There’s no rule that says a bridal shower needs to be a roomful of ladies drinking tea!

Why not get the girls together out and do something really fun and memorable? This could involve a day of skiing or skating, a visit to a local apple orchard complete with a horse-drawn wagon ride, or a day at the beach.

Get out there and have fun! If the bride is an active girl, she’ll love this idea. Why not plan a hike? You can open gifts and enjoy snacks/drinks once you’ve returned.

Here are some fun events to consider:

- Skiing/Snowboarding

- Going to a concert

- Horseback riding

- Going to a live sporting event

- Go out for dinner and drinks

- Go to a poetry reading

- Go skating

- Go to an orchard and pick fruit

- Go wine tasting

- Go fishing

- Go shopping

- Go to the theatre or cinema

- Have a day at the beach

- Go for a hike

- Go to a spa for the day

- Rent out a section of a bar or pub

- Go to a club

- Go to a fancy, high end restaurant

A Learn-Something Shower

A bridal shower doesn’t need to be hosted in someone’s home or at a restaurant. Consider signing your group up for a unique class to really make the day special! There are lots of courses available out there, so choose one that the bride and her crew will enjoy. Classes could include a pottery workshop, a quilting day, or a makeup artistry course.

Some fun workshop classes include:

- Photography

- Pottery

- Quilting

- Makeup

- Specialty cooking

- Bartending/drink making

- Massage

A Spa Shower

Massage? Pedicure? Facial? Yes, please! If you have a small group of ladies who love to be pampered, consider setting up shop at a local spa for an afternoon or evening! Depending on the size of your group, you might be able to get a special group rate or a private service.

Alternatively you can stay in and pamper yourselves at home! Just set everything up that you’ll need up ahead of time and indulge each other with facials, manicures, pedicures and fun makeup applications. You can even set a professional up to come in and teach you all how it’s done!

A Sleepover Shower

Remember the good old days, when an amazing Friday night consisted of a few movies, sleeping bags, and lots of junk food? Recreate those times by throwing a sleepover bridal shower!

Rent some chick flicks (Bride Wars and 27 Dresses are a few great wedding related movies!), pop some popcorn, and invite the girls over for an ultra-girly sleepover shower. It’s a unique idea that your guests will remember forever! Play games late into the night, and open the gifts at midnight!

Here are some fun things to include:

- Movies

- Popcorn and snacks

- Drinks

- Pajamas, robes and comfy blankets

- Old school music

- Spa kits

- Karaoke machine

A Couples Shower

A lot of couples are saying no to the typical girls-only shower and deciding to have a couples shower instead. Typically, this turns into a cocktail party and gifts are given to the couple, so expect to see lots of kitchen and household items rather than the typical feminine fare.

Click here for our full list of Couples Bridal Shower ideas.

A Honeymoon Themed Shower

Get the bride-to-be excited for her exotic destination by hosting a shower that’s based around her honeymoon! Is she heading to Hawaii? Serve Hawaiian punch and wear leis. Visiting Japan? Serve sushi and play traditional Japanese music. Gifts should be centered around travel – trendy passport cases, luggage tags, holiday reading, gift cards, and clothing.

Coming up with unique bridal shower themes and ideas is the perfect way to host a distinctive bridal shower! Be creative and use this list as inspiration – perhaps you’ll come up with your own unique bridal shower theme! Warning: The more amazing shower, the more people will ask you for tips next time they are asked to host!

Still in the planning stages? Here are some bridal shower supply ideas to get the creative juices flowing!

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