The Best Bridal Shower Ideas for Couples Already Living Together

For many, a wedding shower is a chance to fill their new home with everything they need. But many modern couples choose to cohabitate before their big day. That's why we've rounded up our favorite bridal shower ideas for couples already living together. Planning this event together and inviting all of your loved ones is a fun way to unite your families with games, good food and good company. And with a couple's bridal shower, a loved one can still host for you, or you can throw it for yourselves. Let's take a look at some fun ideas for this wedding shower for you and your future spouse.

In this story:

• Should You Have a Bridal Shower If You Already Live Together?
• Should You Create a Wedding Shower Registry?
• Wedding Shower Ideas for Couples Who Already Live Together

Should You Have a Bridal Shower If You Already Live Together?

Throwing a wedding shower instead of a bridal shower is a great idea for couples already living together since bridal showers are typically for home goods and other must-have items for the newlyweds. Hosting a couple's shower at your home is a fun way to bring your families together leading up to the wedding.

Should You Create a Wedding Shower Registry?

Some couples take this opportunity to fill their registry with upgraded gifts and items, like new kitchenware or newlywed-themed towels. A registry is a fantastic way to start your love story's next chapter with everything you still need in your home together.

Wedding Shower Ideas for Couples Who Already Live Together

Planning your couple's wedding shower is all about finding things that make your relationship unique. And these ideas are a great way to blend your two families during this new venture in your lives. Here are some of our favorite themes for a coed bash.

1. Stock the Bar Party

If you two are wine or cocktail enthusiasts, then a Stock-the-Bar party is the way to go. This theme is a fun opportunity to serve classic appetizers and drinks while asking your guests to bring their favorite bottles to stock your newlywed bar. You can even indulge in drinking games for some friendly competition.

FEATURED VIDEO FROM THE KNOT

2. BYO Family Recipes

Instead of gifts, have your loved ones bring their favorite family recipes to fill your newlywed cookbook. They can even bring samples of these recipes so everyone can enjoy them, like a potluck.

3. Board Game Bash

Gather your friends and family for a classic board game night. This is an exciting way to bring your two families together while playing nostalgic games or even trying out some new ones that guests bring.

4. Summer Pool Party

Tell your party guests to bring their best swimwear for this pool party theme. Play Marco Polo or pool volleyball, or just have everyone relax on their own floats. It's your party, and you can do as you please.

5. Chill Out, Grill-Out

Make it a low-key event when you grill some delectable eats and chill in your backyard. Set out some lawn games, like horseshoes and cornhole, and enjoy good conversation, good food and good vibes.

6. Backyard Picnic

Have your friends and family bring a blanket for an outdoor picnic, complete with your favorite picnic eats and treats. You can even play classic family picnic games, like Jenga or a sack race.

7. Couple's Family Feud

Let your families battle it out with a good old-fashioned game of Family Feud. Theme the questions around you and your S.O. to test your loved ones on who knows who best.

8. Treats as Sweet as Your Love

Have a dessert party with all of your favorite sweet treats, like ice cream, mini pies and macarons. You can even invite your guests to bring their best desserts and have a friendly competition for the tastiest treat.

9. Wine and Food Tasting

Treat your loved ones to a wine and food tasting at a vineyard, or bring it to your home. This is one theme that's great for bringing your families together with something everyone loves.

10. Themed Soiree

Did you and your future spouse bond over a particular book or TV show? Theme your wedding shower around something you two love, like Ted Lasso or even your favorite restaurant. The sky's the limit with this option, and you can get creative with your food and decor to showcase everything you both enjoy.

11. Honeymoon Sneak Peek

Give your guests a sneak peek into your honeymoon destination with this wedding shower idea. Theme your decor, food and entire vibe around where you and your S.O. will be celebrating your future marriage, whether that's a sunny beach or an adventurous mountain location.

12. Daytime Slumber Party

Time to wear your favorite cozy PJs for this fun, nostalgic theme. This couple's bridal shower idea is a perfect opportunity to eat classic sleepover treats, play your favorite childhood games and even watch a movie.