Bridal Shower Ideas: Host a Honeymoon Travel Shower

There are tons of parties in the works right for summer brides-to-be! If you have to plan a bridal shower and need a unique party idea--- something a little more original than the standard get-a-gift-from-the-registry variety--- why not plan a honeymoon travel shower? Plan the party around food and beverages from the couple's honeymoon destination. If they're going anywhere in Mexico, Italy or Paris, your job is really easy. Jamaica or the Islands are also super easy  to plan around; jerk chicken,coconut shrimp, rum drinks and Red Stripe beer will take you straight to Jamaica, mon.

Party decorations for a honeymoon shower can start with the colors of the flag from the country the couple will visit. (You can find these on a CIA website!) Old suitcases and travel stickers are easy decorations for a travel shower; use them for invitations, placecards,napkins or tablecloths. Luggage tags and bags of peanuts are perfect party favors. 

Since our friends were going to the beach in Los Cabos, Mexico for their honeymoon, we had a beach theme and the Mexican theme to work with for their bridal shower. Sombreros, serapes, maracas and jalapeno peppers are easy to find---especially right now with Cinco de May a little more than a month away. Head straight to the dollar store for supplies. If you want an elegant approach, use the beach theme instead of playing up the Mexican theme. Sand, shells, fish and cool colors like aqua and white are all you need. Most destinations are very easy to build a party around but I think we should opt for a tool and gadget bridal shower for my friends who are going to Prague for their honeymoon!