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One of the premiere events that take place prior to wedding is the bridal/wedding shower. The tradition can be traced directly back to the 1800s in the United States, though legend traces it all the back to 14th century Holland. No matter when or how it got started, throwing a bridal shower for the bride or a wedding shower for the couple is as much a traditional part of the festivities as the reception and honeymoon.
But, you may wonder, just how does a bridal/wedding shower work? These are handled in a couple of different ways. The most common in modern days is for the maid of honor to host a bridal shower for the bride only. Instead of useful items for setting up housekeeping, gifts for the bride often include sexy negligee or personal items just for her to enjoy. An older practice, that is seen rarely today, is for the friends of the couple to throw a combined wedding shower. Here the gifts are often things that will come in handy about the home after the wedding. These gifts are not as utilitarian as they were many years ago, however, but they are things for the couple to use or enjoy together.
Whether the party is for the bride only and attended only by ladies, or is for the couple and attended by all their closest friends and family, the shower is still a party. As such, it is governed by the traditions that have come to govern parties, including the inclusion of party favors. In this case, the bridal/wedding shower favors are small items given to those who attend the shower to thank them for coming. Items can include things like a bottle opener in the shape of Cinderella’s glass slipper, or a seashell shaped bookmark, or any of several hundred other items. Some are more appropriate for ladies and are usually given as bridal shower favors, while others work well for men and women alike, so are given as wedding shower favors.
As the examples mentioned illustrate, the shower can be set up with different themes that can be matched by the favors as well as the decorations. Using the bridal/wedding shower favors as thematic elements can add to the tone of the party and make it more enjoyable. Another popular use for favor items is giving some of them away as prizes to the winners of games that are played at the shower. Having prizes for the winners makes people more apt to participate, which makes the whole event come more alive for the bride and all the guests.
Whether using the bridal/wedding shower favors as thank you gifts exclusively, chosen to match the theme of the party, or using them as prizes for the games, bridal wedding shower favors can bring any shower to a new level of fun and entertainment that makes it a much more memorable and enjoyable experience for all.
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Source by Aaron Y Hu
