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How to Host A Lingerie Shower the Bride (& Guests) Are Sure to Love

When hosting a bridal, bachelorette, or lingerie shower, the key is to know the bride. She chose you to be by her side throughout the planning process and on the big day because you know her best. She trusts you to consider her preferences, style, and personality in all major decisions (and the details, too!) So, with that as your ultimate guide, here are a few extra tips to help you pull off a bachelorette party and lingerie shower she’ll never forget!

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Some brides want to go all out with a more risqué bachelorette theme—ahem, you get my drift. And if the bride feels comfortable with that, you’re in for a good night of laughter! Bring out those not-so-subtle and disproportionate party props and let the hilarious antics begin!

But maybe your gal tends to lean more toward the chic and classy side. That’s great, too, and it’s best to stick to what she feels comfortable with. If a more tasteful lingerie shower is what you’re going for but you’re drawing a blank on party ideas, I’ve got a few tips to take it to the next level.

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How to Host a Lingerie shower

1. Pick an Appropriate location.

You need a private location for a lingerie shower, but that doesn’t mean it has to be at home! Does the bride love glam and glitz? Book a weekend or a night at The Woodlands Resort. Pop the bubbly and order in some delicious room service! The Back Table Kitchen Bar and poolside Cool Water Café are fun, too, if you don’t want to cater the party. Book a couple of spacious suites (the resort has a golf course and balcony rooms), and unwind with your best ladies.

If you choose not to host at home, you might also consider:

  • destination getaway
  • local Airbnb or VRBO
  • lake house
  • beach house
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2. Let guests know what to expect.

Considering the intimate setting, invitees need to know what to expect. To do that, design the invitations to reflect the theme you’re going with—playful and flirty, risqué, classy, glamorous, etc.

If you know that the bride will be booking a boudoir session (which could even be part of the gift guests purchase together for the bride), you could coordinate lingerie pieces you know she would like in her session.

You can get in touch with us here for more boudoir booking info, and we’re happy to offer outfit guidance too! Feel free to peruse the blog and Instagram @houstonboudoirdivas for ideas and inspo. If the bride knows exactly what she wants, she may want to create a lingerie registry for the shower.

Don’t forget to list the bride’s lingerie/PJ style preference. In the invitations, note her clothing size (top and bottom), bra, and panty size so no one has to guess.

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3. Design a Theme.

A theme could be as simple as the bride’s favorite colors and some tasteful décor, or you can go all out with a fun bride-approved theme. Some ideas include:

  • A night in Paris / Ohh-la-la
  • Black & white / Black & Pink
  • Vintage / Pin-up theme
  • Floral champagne brunch
  • Slumber party / Movie night
  • 50 Shades of Gray
  • Sex and the City / Glamour
  • Paint the Town
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4. Don’t forget the food!

It’s not a party without food! This is where you can really shine—there are so many fun food options for lingerie parties. Lingerie-shaped cookies or desserts (or other shapes…), themed cocktails, and savory bites. It’s not hard to make hilariously suggestive snacks if you go that route. A quick Pinterest search will help you out. Or, for a more elegant evening, you can’t go wrong with a charcuterie board paired with your favorite wine or champagne.

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5. Create a party playlist ahead of time.

Music does wonders to set the mood and keep the party going. Decide what music you want ahead of time, so you aren’t scrambling when guests arrive.

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6. Add some entertainment.

Pick a few party games that will fit into the style and theme. Lingerie party games vary quite a bit depending on your theme. For an upscale evening, you could opt for a fun bunco night. Or, you could do all the bachelorette-style games such as Stuff the Bra, Never Have I Ever, dirty versions of Ring Toss, and Pin the “Tail”—you get the idea. No matter which route you go, it’s important to plan something for guests to do to break the ice.

You can even make a game of opening lingerie gifts if you’d like. For instance, maybe the bride has to unwrap gifts with her teeth. Or you can remove gift tags and have the bride guess who purchased each gift. Let your creativity run wild!

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Book Your Boudoir Photography with Houston Boudoir Divas

Cheers, ladies! And don’t forget to check us out and book an empowering boudoir session for yourself. If you don’t have a special reason, book it just ‘cuz! You’re gonna love it!

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