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Bridal Shower Themes: Does the Maid of Honor need to choose one?

Many books and articles written for Maids of Honor and Bridesmaids focus extensively on the obligatory Bridal Shower theme. While I believe that a theme can add some flavor to the Bridal Shower, it's definitely not necessary. When I was planning my friend's Bridal Shower, I read a Maid of Honor book which suggested holding an Elvis-themed Bridal Shower. Now, without giving offense to any Elvis fans out there, how many Brides are actually going to want an Elvis-themed Bridal Shower? Seriously!

On the other hand, you could definitely use a Bridal Shower theme to your advantage. When I was a Maid of Honor, I planned a wine-themed Bridal Shower. One of the Bridesmaids and I led a wine tasting and asked that guests bring a nice bottle of wine as a gift for the Bride.

A tropical or Hawaiian theme can be a lot of fun. You could organize an outdoor barbecue and serve drinks with tropical umbrellas in them. Perhaps your cousins, daughters, or nieces could be enlisted to do a hula dance. Or why not lead a game of Caribbean trivia (example: Who played the infamous pirate Jack Sparrow?).

The Maid of Honor could also select a theme according to the Bride's interests. Suggestions include: seasonal themes (like a Winter theme with snowflake cookies), location themes (like a New York City theme complete with soft pretzels and a Name that Famous New York Landmark game), or gift-based themes (like a Pampering theme where guests bring gifts of scented lotions or spa gift certificates). For a creative Maid of Honor, the themes are endless. At the same time, all you really need to do to have a successful Bridal Shower is to create a festive time and place for guests to celebrate the Bride. The bells and whistles are just icing on the cake!

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