Couples showers (Jack and Jill showers) are gaining popularity. It’s fun to get the couple’s friends together and celebrate. A Jack and Jill bridal shower should be much more focused on fun and food then fuss and muss of a traditional all female shower. It can still be classy and elegant, just a little less “cutesy”. Our party experts have some great suggestions to help you throw a fantastic Jack and Jill bridal shower.
When considering a theme, consider the couples interests. If the pair loves cooking a kitchen or bbq theme would be good. If they just purchased a home or consider a stock the bar theme where everyone brings a bottle to contribute. Perhaps they love gardening or the outdoors, whatever they enjoy, build the theme around that and work it into the party details like the invitations, decor and party favors. Remember to skip the cutesy and go for classic and functional. Engraved beer or wine glasses, personalized bbq sauce bottles, luggage tags etc are all things that are personal and functional for the guests to take away.
For food, choose substantial dishes or appetizers, not danity ones. We like these backyard bbq recipes and or this easy Italian menu. If serving cocktails, keep it simple and offer one or two signature cocktails with wine and beer as well as non alchoholic options.
If playing games, choose things that both genders can appreciate. Games like Chick Flicks vs. Action Movies or Honey Do’s, or Advice For the Bride and Groom are great games for a Jack and Jill shower. No toilet paper bride at the couple’s shower!
Most of all have fun and enjoy the company. Celebrate the happy couple! Check out more on couple’s shower theme ideas and couple’s shower venue suggestions.
