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How to Throw a Unique Bridal Shower. Organize a bridal bash that people will actually want
to attend using these innovative ideas. You will need The bride's likes and dislikes and
a theme. Step 1. Throw out any old-fashioned notions of what you "have" to do. Let the
bride's personality dictate the theme. Does she have any hobbies? Special interests? A
favorite indulgence? There's no law that says men can't be included. Ask the bride if she'd
like a co-ed shower. Step 2. If she or her future husband loves to cook, consider a recipe
shower, where everyone brings a favorite recipe and a kitchen item that's helpful in preparing
it. Ask several guests to make their dish and it becomes a potluck supper. Or hire a
local chef to give guests a cooking lesson. Step 3. If pre-dinner cocktails are more her
thing, have a "stock the bar" party, where everyone brings two bottles of liquor – one
for the couple's liquor cabinet and one to use as you all learn to make classic cocktails.
For the vino-loving bride, throw a wine-tasting party; guests bring one bottle for tasting,
and one for the newlyweds' wine collection. Step 4. Does the bride like to be pampered?
Hold the shower at a local salon, where everyone can enjoy spa treatments. Or set up a private
yoga class for the gang. Don't forget the champagne! Step 5. Consider a throwback slumber
party. Make it grown up by holding it at a hotel, where you can all pile into adjoining
suites, order room service, and laugh and talk the night away. Step 6. For the frisky
bride, throw a lingerie party with a twist: Hire someone to teach pole dancing or striptease
skills. Step 7. For the community-minded bride, why not turn the shower into an opportunity
to help others? Spend a day helping build a house or cleaning up a local park. Reward
yourselves with a relaxing dinner afterwards. Did you know Bridesmaids spend an average
of $163 per person hosting the bridal shower, according to a 2007 survey.