Do You Still Have a Bridal Shower if You Have a Destination Wedding?

By Robert Palmer

A bridal shower is a traditional pre-wedding event popular amongst the family and close friends of the bride. It is a great way to celebrate and honor the bride as she enters into a new phase of life. With more and more couples opting for destination weddings, the question arises – do you still have a bridal shower if you’re having a destination wedding?

The answer to this question depends entirely on your own personal preference. If you’re someone who values tradition, then having a bridal shower prior to your destination wedding might be important for you. On the other hand, if you’re someone who values experiences over material things, then perhaps having a relaxing weekend getaway with your closest family and friends before your wedding could be more meaningful than having an extravagant bridal shower.

If you decide to have a bridal shower before your destination wedding, there are plenty of creative ideas that can make it memorable and unique to your special day. You could plan an outdoor brunch or picnic in the park, or host an afternoon tea party at home or in a hotel lounge. Serving traditional finger foods like sandwiches, macaroons and cupcakes would give it that special touch of elegance and make it even more enjoyable for all involved.

Alternatively, if you don’t want to go through all the hassle of organizing a bridal shower, there are still ways to celebrate prior to your destination wedding without all the stress. An intimate dinner with immediate family members or hosting a spa day with close friends would be just as meaningful without needing all the extra decorations and planning that goes into hosting an event.

Conclusion: Whether or not to have a bridal shower before your destination wedding is entirely up to you! If it is important for you to keep traditions alive then hosting one would be ideal but if not then there are plenty of other ways to celebrate prior to your big day without all the extra fuss and stress!