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eRomance Series:
Throwing a Bridal Shower
Co-Ed
Bridal Showers?
Bridal
showers are not just for women anymore. Traditionally, only women attended a bridal shower in order
to “shower” the bride with items for her new married life.
Now, as more couples pitch in together to pay for a wedding,
co-ed bridal showers seem more appropriate. Generally, a co-ed
bridal shower is for the bride and groom and all of their closest
friends.
Hosting a co-ed bridal shower can be fun because they are
usually less formal than a traditional bridal shower. Almost
anyone can attend a co-ed bridal shower. Sometimes, the bride
and groom want close family and friends, and other times, co-workers
can be invited. In addition, a relative of the bride or groom
does not usually hold a co-ed shower. Friends usually plan
co-ed showers.
In addition, if you are hosting a co-ed bridal shower, talk
to the bride and groom about whom to invite. Most etiquette
rules say that anyone who is invited to a bridal shower must
also be invited to the actual wedding. At a co-ed shower, friends
and family of both the groom and the bride are generally included
in the shower guest list.
There
are many options for a co-ed shower. If your home is
not large enough to hold a large amount of people, consider
holding the shower at a restaurant, a park, or a rented room.
Also, there are no set rules about when to hold a co-ed bridal
shower. Consider any time of the day that is convenient, a
good time to host a co-ed shower. Most guests will enjoy a
relaxed, informal shower so if that is what you are planning,
make sure to mention that on your invitation.
You can hold a co-ed shower just about anywhere. One popular
option is to host a weekend barbeque at a park, lake or just
in the backyard. If you want something a little more formal,
consider hosting a wine and cheese shower. Ask each guest to
bring a different type of wine. As a host, you will provide
the cheese, crackers and other snacks. The couple’s favorite
restaurant is another good option for hosting a co-ed shower.
Look for a place that has a large banquet-type room that can
hold all invited guest.
When you host a co-ed shower, consider
having a theme. This
can be fun for both the guests and the bride and groom. Some
ideas might be a honeymoon theme. Ask guests to bring gifts
that the couple can use on their honeymoon. This might include
luggage, cameras, lingerie, and gift cards for hotels or restaurants
in the city where they will be visiting or even photo albums
for the honeymoon pictures.
Another fun co-ed bridal shower theme might be an electronic
theme. Any groom will appreciate new electronics for the new
home. Ask guests to bring items such as stereos, DVD players
or movies, music CDs, computer software, digital clocks or
even sound machines. Anything that the couple does not already
own will be a great gift for this type of shower.
It is acceptable to hold a co-ed shower even if the bride
and groom prefer a more traditional shower. The couple might
need basic necessities for their homes such as tableware or
towels. Find out where they have registered for gifts and include
that information on the shower invitation.
When you plan a co-ed shower, you might want to consider playing
a few games. Appropriate games and activities can help fill
the time if you are having a more traditional shower in your
home. Think about the guests that will be in attendance and
plan your games and activities to suit the guests. Do not plan
games or activities that might be considered offensive if you
will have a mixed crowd. Instead, concentrate on icebreaker
games or trivia games about the bride and groom. You can even
add interest to the shower by playing men against the women
games. If you are hosting a barbeque or outdoor shower, the
men might feel more comfortable with other activities while
the bride opens her gifts.
Planning and hosting a co-ed shower can be fun and exciting.
It is becoming more common for showers to include both men
and women. Find out what your bride and groom prefer and plan
the shower around their preferences.
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: 2006
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