Do Lingerie Showers Take Extra Preparation?

This risque bridal shower is full of humor and grown-up fun. A lingerie shower doesn’t require “extra” preparation per se, but it may take some creativity and detailed planning.

Here are a few ideas to incorporate into your shower:

• Hire a trunk show and bring in models for a lingerie fashion show.
• Invite a professional retailer to provide a “pleasure party” where they sample and sell the latest in romantic toys, games, lotions, and oils.
• Set out a fresh fruit and vegetable tray, mini quiches, strawberries dipped in chocolate, champagne, and chilled mineral water with lemon and lime slices.
• Create signature romance-inspired drinks
• Encourage each guest brings two gifts -- one naughty and one nice! Nice gifts would be a monogrammed bathrobe, bath towels from their registry, aromatherapy oils, and engraved champagne glasses. Naughty gifts for the honeymoon could be sexy lingerie and romantic books and products.
• Don't include registry information on the invitation itself. It's acceptable to enclose a list of where the bride is registered or what she likes, including colors and sizes.