10 Fun Themes for an Unforgettable Bridal Shower

Make the bride-to-be feel extra special before her big day.

Tea Party Shower - Whether you have a traditional get-together or something skewing more Mad Hatter, a lá Alice in Wonderland, tea parties have become a favorite bridal shower theme for a reason. Just watch the fun unfold as the bride-to-be's favorite ladies rock their biggest, boldest hats while sharing advice and laughs over dainty treats and elegant place settings. (Photo: Natalie Halford/Corbis) 
Testing, Testing - How a fragrance smells in the bottle isn’t how it’s going to smell on you. So spray it on and give it time to work. Sometimes winter scents can be heavy and may need 10 minutes or so to settle down. Also, always ask for a sample to take home to try for a week. That way you don’t commit and realize that you hate it. (Photo: Rick Gomez/Corbis)
The Great Outdoors Shower - Sometimes, throwing a unique bridal shower means not only thinking outside of the box, but outside of the neighborhood, too. Having a bridal shower in the depths of nature, like at a ski lodge or a campground, is a pretty unorthodox idea that guarantees beautiful pictures, fun activities and amazing memories. Older and non-outdoorsy guests can chill near the fireplace, roasting marshmallows, while the more athletically-inclined explore and hit the trails. (Photo:  JACQUES Pierre/Hemis/Corbis)
Lingerie Shower - Does the bride-to-be like her romance a little more risqué? If so, a girls-only lingerie party is in order. To stick to the sexy theme, serve foods that are known aphrodisiacs, like chocolate. As for the beverages, guests are unlikely to forget specially made cocktails such as "the panty dropper" or "the striptease." (Photo: Ay Mujer via Etsy)Brag About Each Other  - Be each other’s biggest support system! It serves as a little reminder to your mate that their achievements and accomplishments, whether big or small, aren’t going unnoticed. It also brings about feelings of love and acceptance, as well as a sense of pride and togetherness.  (Photo: Ariel Skelley/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Beauty Shower - Most of us have a cosmetics-obsessed friend. You know, the one who spends most of her time strolling around Sephora or watching the latest YouTube makeup tutorials. If beauty is your friend's middle name, then she'd probably love nothing more than adorning her loved ones and herself at her bridal shower. And, thanks to at-home perfume bar kits and traveling makeup artists, your girl's beauty wishes can easily come true.   (Photo: Rick Gomez/Corbis)

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