the most common shower parties being thrown are for  baby and wedding events.    shower party as celebrated is derived from the idea of flourishing  or the word itself showering the celebrant with gifts so giving gift is  only but pertinent  and a sure sign of etiquette … i will expound in my future posting about the etiquette in shower party which is quite extensive.

i just want to focus now to the variety of shower parties being celebrated which are not familiar for others.  this may give you an idea to throw  one for your friend or better yet your close friend since this is an acceptable informal celebration initiated only by chums.

BABY SHOWER is celebrated before the baby is born, gifts may be for the use of the mother or the baby’s.  BRIDAL SHOWER is typically given for the bride but the gifts may be for the benefit of bride and groom. never equate this with stag party since gift giving is not required on this albeit this is given to the groom but stag party is merely focus on the get together of guys on the last day or days of bachelorhood.  ADOPTED BABY SHOWER, yes! adopting a baby can be celebrated but instead of the usual like ‘ the baby is brewing’, ‘welcome baby boy/girl’  use ‘for a chosen baby’ announcement.  celebrating this must be cleared with the adopting mother because others may not want the public to know about the scenario otherwise you may do so.  OFFICE SHOWER PARTY is given to a person who’s about to be promoted at the work setting by the closest office mate. this is usually held in the office per se and attended only from people at work.  HOUSE WARMING SHOWER is given to the couple or someone who just move to a new place,  gifts evolves for house decors, kitchen utensils, bedroom accessories… etc. GOING AWAY SHOWER is given to a friend who is migrating to other state or country, basically a shower for good wishes and gifts  are something  reminiscent of the place, friendship and shared experiences.  OFF TO SCHOOL SHOWER is given for someone who’s going to study in other state or country.  ANNIVERSARY SHOWER is given by the close friend of the couple who’s about to celebrate their wedding anniversary.  to guide you for the kind of gifts you may plan to give  check the list below…

so if you have someone in mind who’s about to have a milestone in life… why don’t you throw one!