ALT-1 A Guide to 2007s Top Trends in Bridal Showers
Bridal showers are becoming far less traditional then they used to be. Decades before the bride to be would traditionally only have one bridal shower, typically held by her mother or a close female relative in their home. It was an elegant and joyous occasion where female guests from both the bride's and groom's families and close female friends of the bride would be invited. Gifts would range from house hold items to intimate items for the honeymoon. The gifts would be passed in a circle for all the guests to see once the bride has opened them.
Today many bridal showers are no longer take place in the home. They range from a variety of public places, from a banquet hall to a favorite restaurant. These bridal showers can become quite expensive for the person throwing the shower. On top of location the typical gift for the bride to be also can be expensive, with the average price being $50 or more. Many brides are not only registering for wedding gifts, but also for shower gifts. The bride will open the gifts in front of all the guests where the hostess would then take them from the bride and put them on a table for the guests to admire later on.
Multiple showers are also becoming quite a trend. These days it is not normal for a bride to have one big shower, but numerous smaller bridal showers, with an average of three showers per bride to be. With smaller showers the bride to be will normally be given one from her family, the groom's family and by friends/co-workers. Smaller showers have become a trend due to the intimate and warm feeling a smaller group creates. The shower is no longer about the games, but about what the bride receives as well as catching up and talking with family and friends.
Another common bridal shower trend is the "couple shower" also known as a "Jack and Jill shower". This is a shower put on for the couple with, generally a barbecue and a co-ed guest list. It is becoming more popular due to the increasing amount of men who are becoming more involved with all aspects of the wedding planning. The couple shower is less intimate and fussy than the traditional female showers and the gifts are more geared towards the home and not just for the bride. It is a relaxed atmosphere for both the bride and groom.
