When responsible for throwing a shower for a bride who loves to entertain, consider throwing a Stock the Bar shower. This fun theme for a shower is a great way to help a newly married couple get ready to throw fabulous parties of their own, because it encourages guests to bring gifts necessary for entertaining. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Choose a location for shower. A Stock the Bar party can be thrown in a nice bar or lounge with a private party area or in a private home.
2. Purchase and send Stock the Bar-themed invitations. Because it is a popular bridal shower theme, many stationary distributors sell pre-made Stock the Bar invitations.
3. Encourage guests to bring gifts intended to help the soon to be married couple stock their bar. Bottles of wine, bottles of liquor and items from the couples' registry associated with the bar and entertaining such as stemware, glassware and serving trays make appropriate gifts for this type of party.
4. Plan a menu for the party. Since it is a Stock the Bar party, plan to include several different cocktails for guests. Serve appetizers and finger foods with the cocktails.
5. Play a shower game to break the ice and encourage guests to mingle.
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