I shudder at the thought of party games at bridal showers.
Call me a party-pooper or a bucket of cold water.
I really hate them. (OK- I’m sure I’m going to get hooted on for this). I just think they are a dumb cover for not having to be a good guest and introduce yourself to other people at the shower and carry on a real conversation.
So let me interject a thought or two here about games.
Have them if you will- but just update them. Ideas that were titillating in the 1950’s are corny unless the theme of the shower is “Leave It to Beaver”/ June Cleaver with twin sets and aprons, cute hankies and pearls. If you want the “kitschy” era to be the theme of the shower then really play it out. This may require some research (or you can call an “oldie” like me) – but you can pull off something like this with the right ideas and the right information.
Don’t play games but entertain your guests. Like have a tea party and hire a tea expert to explain why tea parties were held, how tea should be prepared, what food was eaten or other pieces of information, all in a lovely, quaint setting. Many local hotels offer this kind of experience at a reasonable price- or check for a local tea shop, maybe even a Bed and Breakfast for a smaller venue.
Other ideas- bring in an etiquette expert, handwriting analysis expert, or local historian- something that is a form of entertainment but can also give your guests information that is fun and interesting.
I feel strongly that brides of today don’t wish to re-visit how their mothers were feted way back when. Done well and cleverly, a wedding shower can be a wonderful to celebrate the path to your wedding day.
