{"id":219,"date":"2008-11-21T14:51:43","date_gmt":"2008-11-21T19:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=219"},"modified":"2017-03-09T21:28:31","modified_gmt":"2017-03-10T02:28:31","slug":"non-traditional-bridal-shower-themes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/pre-wedding-parties\/bridal-showers\/non-traditional-bridal-shower-themes","title":{"rendered":"Non-Traditional Bridal Shower Themes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Are you throwing a shower and looking for something a little out-of-the-ordinary?\u00a0 While the traditional kitchen and linens showers are still appropriate for many brides, a growing number of women walking down the aisle already have established households.\u00a0 So what do you do when the bride really doesn’t need another toaster, but you still want to get together with friends and family to celebrate an upcoming wedding?<\/p>\n

One very non-traditional bridal shower themes<\/strong> is, of course, the gift-less shower, which is becoming very popular these days. Many couples just don’t need the help to set up a new home like they once did. \u00a0These showers can still bring the guests together for a fun afternoon of wedding chatter. Games can be played and food served. You may need to get a bit more creative with the planning so you’ll be sure to fill up time when the bride would normally open gifts.<\/p>\n

Is the idea of guests showing up empty handed not for you? Instead, try one of these non-traditional themes, perhaps taking your cues from the bride’s interests or hobbies.\u00a0 A few ideas:<\/p>\n