Weddings are all about experiences. And these days, weddings don’t just mean exchanging vows and cutting the cake. In these modern times, pre and post-wedding activities are part of the grand celebration (often a multi-day occasion now), which means brides and grooms are looking for unique ways to create memorable experiences for each event! Modern brides looking to have more fun with their bridal showers don’t have to stick to traditional games and brunches. Here are some ways you can get creative with your bridal party.
Picnics & Camp Outs
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We love a good outing. A girls’ trip to a campsite or a relaxing day out in the sun is another way you can spend time with your gang before the big celebrations. So if you’re not one for elaborate parties, consider heading out to a private spot and spending the day in the great outdoors. It’s bound to make you feel energized and refreshed and is a great alternative to traditional bridal showers.
Make it a Jack & Jill Party
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A Jack and Jill party is a co-ed wedding shower where the couple and their families gather to shower them with gifts needed to start their life together. This is a great idea for including your groom and his side and makes for the perfect opportunity to get both families familiar with each other, even before the rehearsal dinner or welcome party.
Artsy Activities
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Games are a whole lotta fun. But there are more ways to engage your group than a few boozy glasses and rounds of charades! Arrange for a relaxing and creative day out, taking up a cooking class, some groovy dance lessons, artistic pottery, or literally anything else you’ve always wanted to try! Spending the day at a candle-making workshop, a mixology class, or learning how to DJ (yep, we need more brides turning the discs at their wedding – Paris Hilton style!) or any DIY project is perfect for an eventful day with the girls.
Have a Wellness Day
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Nobody can ever say no to a spa day! Treat yourself and your gal pals to a pampering day at the spa, from massages and manicures to chilling out together tanning by the pool. Bring in a yoga teacher and arrange for fresh fruit juices, making the most of a relaxed time before the celebrations commence.
Host a Wine Tasting
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Wine tasting is elegant, fun, and a unique experience perfect for a pre-wedding party. We know you probably love the thought of sipping mimosas with your girls but swap those out for a professional sommelier to take you through wine tasting 101. As a bonus, apart from having a fun time, experimenting could give you great options to include in your wedding if that’s something you haven’t decided on yet. A creative way to go about it is by theming the tasting around the destination you’re getting married in or one planned for your honeymoon!
A Private Shopping Experience
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There are plenty of boutique stores that allow private gatherings. And who doesn’t love an exclusive shopping experience? With served champagne and personal shoppers to help guests take their fashion to new heights, your party is going to be one of the best afternoons ever spent!
Looking for more ideas? See what you can wear, which party destination you should head to, and more for a memorable bash with your trusted squad before the big day!
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