A few types of bridal showers:

Spa Style - Plan a get away with the bride and her friends. The bride is sure to appreciate a nice day at the spa and a massage, an herbal wrap, or a long soak in a mud bath. It's even more fun with friends.

Wine Tasting - Wineries are prepared for group tours and wine-tasting events, so consulting with a winery for a bridal shower seems to be a good match. Find out the bride's favorite types of wine and let the winery know.

Sleepovers - This is one that is both cute and where everyone will have plenty of time to enjoy, and might fit in better with a busy bride. One evening, gather all the friends and close family members for a movie and good old-fashioned sleepover. Remember to plan a few things to do, because who sleeps at sleepovers anyway?

Theme Parks - Many theme parks accommodate group activities, and you can ask them about setting up a special section of the park with a table for the special get together. Then plan on dispersing afterwards to enjoy the park. Zoos and museums do this too. Call ahead and ask about special event planning.

These are only a few ideas. Of course you might have your own, depending on the bride's tastes. Don't forget to ask for suggestions from the bride's maids as well. When it comes time to put it all together, it will especially be helpful to including the bride’s maids in the collaboration.

Putting A Bridal Shower Together

The only things left to plan after doing all of the above comes in a simple format:

- Calling venues to set dates at the desired location

- Getting invitations put together and out

- Decorations - if any are needed

- Games and activities - depends on the location

- Menus

- Shower favors

It seems pretty easy after the essential planning. You can ask the bride's maids or the family members to help out with the rest if you need to. It also helps when splitting the budget. Remember to have anyone you have helping you keep you informed. Make sure to let them know how many people are invited, and if there are ever any changes in your planning.

Decorations don't always need to be completed. If you are having a spa event or your occasion is at a location like a theme park, those locations might already be able to set up tables and chairs for the guests, and they might have decorations designed just for bridal showers. Ask the venue if they make any preparations for events before you set up something. If they don't, it is easy enough to get simple table decorations, banners and other items together. You can find most of the items online, and they can be relatively inexpensive.

Games and activities vary of course. You could play a few games at the table to get to know one another better. General icebreakers while together at the table helps. Again if you are at a theme park or spa, it will not take much planning as far as activities.

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