Theme showers have become increasingly popular in recent years. These usually makes gift selection easier for the guests. The theme should be specified on the invitation.

• Here are several suggested shower themes:
• Champagne and Wine Shower
• Barbecue Shower
• Pamper the Bride Shower
• Relative Shower
• Domestic or Pantry Shower
• Special Time Shower
• Around-the-World Shower
• Lingerie/Personal Shower
• Basket Shower
• Money Tree Shower
• Bedroom and Bathroom Shower
• No-Expense Shower
• Moving Away Shower
• Traditional Bridal/Wedding Shower
• Tea Party
• Honeymoon Shower

The wedding shower's setting will become the backdrop of the event. Be sure it creates the atmosphere you want. The following list may give you good ideas:

• Park
• Public garden
• Clubhouse (golf, dog track, horse track, etc.)
• Halls (American Legion, Knights of Columbus, etc.)
• Apartment complex (party room)
• Yacht club
• Museum
• Restaurant

It doesn't hurt to have a few extra prizes in case of ties. Here are a few popular shower prizes you may have on hand:

• Mugs
• Coasters
• Bubble bath
• Shopping list pads
• Cocktail napkins
• Mixed nuts
• Fancy soaps
• Note cards or stationary
• Candy
• Hand lotion
• Magnets
• Starbucks gift certificate

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