| Today - more and more people are getting | | | | - Canisters |
| extremely creative when throwing a wedding | | | | For bigger items such as freezers, dishwashers, |
| shower. Shower themes are becoming increasingly | | | | breadmakers, etc., several or all of the guests can |
| popular, and one such theme is the "Kitchen | | | | chip in to purchase it. This is a great idea for |
| Wedding Shower". | | | | couples who already live together but are missing |
| The kitchen shower is thought to be the most | | | | one major appliance. |
| popular of the wedding shower themes since it's | | | | Shower favor ideas: |
| so versatile. If a newlywed couple is moving into | | | | - Potholders |
| their first home together, they more than likely | | | | - Tea towels or dishcloths |
| need everything from pots and pans to cooking | | | | - Spice jar wrapped with a ribbon |
| utensils. If they've already been living together, | | | | Game Ideas |
| they could probably use a recipe box filled with | | | | The Memory Game - A tray of kitchen utensils |
| everyone's favorite recipe. There are also lots of | | | | can be passed around the guests while seated in |
| shower games that can be played based on | | | | a circle, then taken away. The guests then have |
| kitchen utensils. | | | | to write down what was on the tray. The person |
| Here are some fun ideas you can try when | | | | with the most correct answers wins a prize. |
| planning a kitchen themed wedding shower: | | | | Guest That Substance - Pass around some |
| Decoration Ideas | | | | unlabeled spice jars and see how many the |
| Use new tea towels or dish clothes as place mats | | | | guests can sniff correctly. This can also be done |
| and napkins that can then be given to the bride | | | | with "white stuff". Instead of spices, pass around |
| as a gift. Hang up some aprons around the room | | | | some ziploc bags filled with flour, baking soda, |
| with some balloons tied to them. The bride can | | | | sugar, etc. to see if the guests can identify them |
| also keep the aprons as a shower gift. | | | | by looking at them. |
| Centerpiece ideas: | | | | Do You Know Your Groom - This is a game for |
| - Fresh herb arrangement | | | | the bride-to-be. Create some questions based on |
| - Fresh fruit arrangement with a candle in the | | | | the groom's food preferences such as "what is |
| center | | | | his favorite dessert?" You can ask the groom's |
| - Basket full of utensils tied with some bows or | | | | mother or close relative to get the answers. |
| ribbons | | | | Things To Think About - The bride and |
| - Large canister filled with flowers | | | | groom-to-be probably have a preference as to |
| Gift Ideas Recipe Box - Ask the shower guests | | | | what style they want their kitchen to be. If they |
| ahead of time to prepare their favorite recipe and | | | | are registered in a gift registry, choose |
| include an item needed to prepare it. For example, | | | | kitchen-related gifts from their list. You can also |
| if you have a recipe for the best oatmeal cookies | | | | get a good idea of what style they prefer from |
| ever, include some cookie sheets as a gift. It's | | | | what they've chosen. Maybe they like stainless |
| best to send the guests recipes cards ahead of | | | | steel appliances, or maybe they're going for a |
| time so they're all the same, then a recipe box | | | | country kitchen theme. The wedding couple may |
| can be given to the bride-to-be as a gift. | | | | not be skilled chefs, and if so, choose items that |
| You may also want all the guests to sign the | | | | will be useful for them. Gifts that save them time |
| recipe box which will become a keepsake. | | | | and help them multi-task in the kitchen will be |
| Additional gift ideas: | | | | appreciated, such as a slow-cooker or a |
| - Kitchen knife set | | | | cookbook filled with simple and quick recipes. |
| - Mixing bowls | | | | You can also take the kitchen wedding shower |
| - Cleaning supplies | | | | theme one step further and create a barbecue |
| - Crockpot | | | | theme or baking themed shower. In these |
| - Baking dishes | | | | instances, it's best if the bride is registered at her |
| - Recipe books | | | | favorite store so that she doesn't receive |
| - Espresso maker | | | | duplicate gifts from her shower and wedding |
| - Fondue pot | | | | guests. |