A beach theme provides plenty of fun for a bridal shower.
Using the beach as inspiration for a bridal shower enables a bride-to-be to arrange a summer-style party at any time of the year. The sights, sounds and activities of the beach provide a variety of ideas for organizing fun entertainment for guests. While some entertainment activities encourage guests to get involved, others let them sit back and enjoy the show.
Hawaiian Luau
A Hawaiian luau typically conjures images of sun, sand and sea, and girls have a few options to incorporate this type of entertainment into their bridal shower. Simple ideas include providing the guests with grass skirts and getting them up dancing with some traditional hula music. Hiring a dancer to teach the basic hula moves to guests also provides a fun experience. For larger parties, hire a hula dance group to provide entertainment for the guests.
Bikini Show
If the beach theme runs through the wedding planning to the honeymoon, the bride-to-be may need a bikini. A fun idea for entertainment at more intimate showers involves friends putting on a bikini modeling show. Choosing a few different styles from string bikinis to one-piece swimsuits provides a few ideas for honeymoon wear. Alternatively, hiring a local model for the night to showcase the bikinis lets all the guests sit back and enjoy the show.
Beach Music
Clearing a space for a dance floor and putting on some beach music provides fun entertainment for bridal shower guests. Classic tunes include "Surfin' USA" and "California Girls" by the Beach Boys, "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett, and "Under the Boardwalk" by The Drifters. Many beach-themed music CDs include these songs and more, making it simple to create a beach party mood. This gets guests up on their feet dancing and having a fun time.
Beach Movies
Girls that want to kick back and relax during their bridal shower have the choice of some classic beach movies as entertainment. These include Elvis Presley starring in "Blue Hawaii" and "Girls! Girls! Girls!," Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Beach" and the surfing movie "The Endless Summer." A beach movie can get a beach-themed evening's entertainment off to a fun start or can end the party in a relaxing way.
Surf Simulator
Renting a surf simulator provides a fun beach experience for guests. The simulator has a full size mechanical surfboard set on an inflatable mattress. The board mimics the effects of surfing on the ocean, allowing those that try to get a feel for riding the waves. The inflatable mattress provides a safe landing for those that take a tumble from the board.
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