Spice Up Your Bridal Shower With a Gourmet Twist!

The next time you host a bridal shower, why not shake things up a little with a gourmet theme! At most showers, everyone sits in a circle and watches the bride open her gifts, then a few games are played, then food is served. These parties are often predictable and if the guest list is large, they can be mind-numbing as well. Incorporating a theme into your bridal shower can give it some much needed life and will add to your guests entertainment. A gourmet theme can take shape in several different ways depending on the venue and number of guests.

For a small group, turn your kitchen into a gourmet test kitchen. Invite your guests to join you in the kitchen to make some simple yet very impressive food items which everyone can then sample. Make sure that you have already tested these recipes so that your presentation is flawless! This party is a great way to get the guests involved and it serves as an ice-breaker for guests who don't know each other. Have most of the shower food already prepared ahead of time so your guests don't feel like they're doing your work for you. If your kitchen isn't big enough, look into cooking classes in your neighborhood as an alternative. When sending out invitations, make sure to let your guests know what will be happening at the party, they may have some fun suggestions for you!

For a larger group, forgo the kitchen experience but ask your guests to bring a copy of their favorite recipe for the bride, and request that at least a part of their gifts be food related to help stock the new couple's kitchen with useful items. Have fun and unusual snacks prepared, along with copies of the recipes in case the guests are interested. Incorporate the gourmet theme into the games you organize, with unusual kitchen utensils as prizes. You could even give out a prize for the most creatively wrapped gift using only things you would find in a kitchen. Or make up a quiz about the bride and groom's favorite foods, what each of them like to cook, and who usually does the kitchen clean up. The guest who answers to most questions correctly wins a fun prize.

For the hostess planning to give out bridal shower favors, there are a large variety available that would be perfect for a gourmet party. Love themed pizza cutters, vegetable peelers, graters, whisks and measuring spoons are all available at affordable prices. These favors are not only fun, they're also a practical reminder of the love you are coming together to celebrate!

Everyone loves food, and new food ideas are always welcome! Make it a bridal shower to remember with a special theme and fun events which will get your guests involved and smiling. A shower doesn't have to be a circle of women sitting and talking in hushed tones, waiting for the gifts to be opened and the food served. It can be fun and interesting!

Bridal shower favors are a wonderful way to say thank-you to the guests who attend your party. Wedding Favor Saver has a great selection of kitchen theme wedding shower favors and garden theme shower favors.