The most important decision for a bridal shower is picking a theme. There are hundreds of wedding shower theme ideas but the easiest way to pick one is to find something that the bride loves. Whether she's got an affinity for chocolate or is a bit on the naughty side with her love of lingerie, anything she enjoys can be made into a theme.

Since it is a party for the soon to be wedded woman, the party should be completely focused on her. The theme should be fun for everybody and have activities that involve the guests devoting their attention to the bride. Wedding showers can include bringing a specific kind of present or games with themed ideas. If the bridal shower has a chocolate theme, guests can bring anything relating to chocolate from actual candy to chocolate scented candles. A game could be having an unlabeled box of chocolates and have guests guess which kind of chocolate it is.

Bridal shower theme ideas don't just have to be about what the guests bring or do. They can also be about the atmosphere of the party. Themes can include representing generic places like a beach or have a more specific location in mind like Paris. Since shower parties can also be about the big day, having a theme related to the honeymoon can be a great way to get pumped up about the wedding.

Whichever theme you go with, make sure there are party favors and decorations to match. While the bride is the focus of the party it's important for the guests to enjoy themselves too. Using your imagination to create small gifts for the party will ensure a perfect bridal shower.