Bridal Shower Ideas: Co-Ed Bridal Shower

Traditionally, the bridal shower has been for the bride only, and, for the most part, only women attended. Now, however, as women make friends in the workplace, and as men become more involved in the wedding planning process, co-ed bridal showers are becoming more common. These can be fun ways to mingle with an entire circle of friends. Here are some ideas for co-ed bridal showers:

Hold the bridal shower in a restaurant

This can be a great way to enjoy a meal and good friends. If you want something more formal, reserve a room at a nice restaurant. If casual is more the style of the bridal couple, it can be fun to get a few tables at the local pizza place or sports bar.

Outdoor bridal shower

This is perhaps the best option for co-ed bridal showers. You can have a picnic in a local park, or at the beach. A backyard barbeque can also be a great deal of fun. Bring games appropriate for both sexes to play, or just enjoy the outdoors. This can be especially appropriate if the bridal couple enjoys outdoor activities. As a gift, all of the attendees can chip in and buy some sort of an outdoor vacation.

Indoor bridal shower at someone's house

Have ice cream and dessert. And arrange for fun games. Games like Pictionary, Taboo, Guestures, Catchphrase and (especially) The Newlywed Game are great activities for a mixed group. This can be a fun way to enjoy company with the whole group.

Home makeover bridal shower

Today, many engaged couples already have a home picked out. They may even be living in it together, or planning to move in soon. One thing you can do if the house needs work is to have everyone come over and help fix things up. Simple repairs, painting and other work (like to the yard) can be done by amateurs. It works as a gift as well as a great co-ed bridal shower. End the day with pizza and drinks -- and plenty of fun.

There is no reason why a bridal shower has to be just for women. These days circles of friends involve both men and women. And, in many cases, the groom is very involved in the wedding planning process. There is no reason to exclude men from a bridal shower. Indeed, co-ed bridal showers can be a great way to cement friendships among all involved.