Hold a wedding shower at a local vineyard.
Bridal showers gather friends and family of the bride-to-be for an afternoon of entertainment and bonding. Wedding showers are often held in a private residence, often the home of the maid of honor or other bridal party members. If you're looking for something more exciting, move the wedding shower to a creative venue. Many locations offer built-in entertainment for the event. Does this Spark an idea?
Tea Room
A tea room provides an elegant setting for a wedding shower. Most tea rooms offer tea service as well as a small menu from which to choose. Work with the staff to customize a menu for the bridal shower. Look for a local tea room with enough space to accommodate the entire guest list. You might have the option of renting the entire tea room for the bridal shower so there won't be the distraction of other customers. This wedding shower locale lends itself well to tea-themed favors from the tea room's selection.
Hotel
Hotel ballrooms offer a location for larger wedding showers. Many hotels offer ballrooms in different sizes, allowing you to choose the option that best fits the shower size and budget. Hotels often provide the catering for any events held on the premises, and many have policies against any outside food. Check on the food options, pricing and restrictions before choosing a hotel as the location for the bridal shower.
Spa
A spa is a relaxing environment for a wedding shower. Holding the shower at a spa lends itself well to a more laid-back shower option. Guests can bond over one or more spa treatments together rather than playing traditional shower games. For larger groups, the spa may not be able to offer everyone the same treatment at the same time. Check with the spa to determine if it has a meeting room or lounge area where you can open gifts.
Yacht
If you live near a large body of water, a yacht offers a distinct atmosphere for a wedding shower. Yachts are often available for rent and accommodate varying numbers of guests depending on the size of the boat. Check with the yacht owners to determine if they offer catering and other services on the boat. This wedding shower idea works well during the day or in the evening when a sunset and then city lights offer a gorgeous background.
Vineyard
A local vineyard is another creative option for a bridal shower location. Wineries often have party rooms available for events such as showers. All of the traditional bridal shower activities are possible at the vineyard if you have access to a party room. Wine tastings are standard at wineries of all sizes. Ask if it offers other vineyard experiences such as picking or stomping the grapes. Send each guest home with a bottle of wine as a shower favor.
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