Groom Issues: Guy-friendly showers
By Jimmy Horner (WedNet Specialist Blogger for Groom Issues): The Man Registry, http://www.themanregistry.com
It’s becoming more common for engaged couples to have at least one shower that includes the groom. Typically known as couple’s showers, these events tend to be more focused on home improvement, bar and grilling tools, backyard and lawn equipment and honeymoon themes. Now, here’s a wedding shower that guys can truly get excited about (what could be better than getting a 24-volt cordless drill kit to help jumpstart your marriage?). Here are a few shower theme ideas created with the man in mind:
Home Improvement Shower: Gifts include gadgets that can be used to remodel, update or repair things around the house (such as tool sets, painting equipment or dry wall tools). A fun game idea is to write out enough name tags for the guest list, but instead of writing the guests’ names, write down the name of a tool. When guests arrive, they’ll be asked to grab a clothespin and choose a name tag that best suits them, or least embarrasses them.
Backyard, Lawn & Garden Shower: Guests bring gifts that can be used in the yard (think landscaping tools and equipment, hammocks, putting greens or tiki torches). A fun option is to have everyone dress up in Hawaiian or tropical attire and serve pina coladas.
Bar and Grill Shower: Guests bring gifts that can be used for the bar or grill such as beer mugs, martini glasses, grilling tools, BBQ sauce, cedar grilling planks or even a group gift of a new grill.
Honeymoon Shower: Guests bring gifts that go toward or can be used on the honeymoon, including towels or snorkel gear for beach destinations, camping gear for outdoors lovers or even a travel guide or cash to help ease the cost of the trip.
The Bottom Line: I recommend going with a Home Improvement Shower. Tools tend to be gifts that last a lifetime, regardless of whether you live in a house or an apartment. Just remember to be creative. There’s no reason a Home Improvement Shower can’t also include BBQ and grill accessories — gifts that appeal to both the groom and bride.