Looking for a way to get your fiancé more involved in pre-wedding festivities? Break the more traditional mold and concentrate on the following showers the two of you can share:

Have someone from his side of the family host a wall-to-wall shower for you both. Gift items can be registry picks such as lamps, throw rugs, pictures/photo frames, clocks or any accessory you are seeking for your new home.

Ready for a shower and a party all in one? Allow a couple very close to you host a Stock the Bar evening event. Guests can bring glassware, Bar ware, fun hor's doeuvres plates, alcohol, monogrammed cocktail napkins, you name it!

Here's a twist on the usual, did I say Twist(er)? Try a Couples Shower where fun is the only agenda! Gifts can lean towards games or CD's you both enjoy, certificates to favorite restaurants, tickets for a play, comedy club dates, or how about a car wash kit?

Yes, we are suggesting this one. Ladies, use this day for your lingerie shower and let the Best Man host an all male Tool Time get together. Encourage your sweetheart to register at Sears, Home Depot, Lowe's, Target. The men will love playing Tim Allen with no gals around! My husband's favorite gifts from our wedding were those gift cards from the large home improvement warehouses. Guys love to shop when it's "their" department!

Are you the kitchen flunkie while your man is the Master Chef? Consider a couples Pampered Chef party where guests can see and purchase the latest kitchen (toys) you'll need for when the honeymoon is over. Pampered Chef does in home parties, has tons of great kitchen items to choose from, and whoever hosts the event can earn the freebie points a certain amount of sales $$$ offers the host.

Last but not least- how about a Sports Center shower? This event can be planned around a basketball game, golf tourney, tennis match! When the break in the game comes-the gifts can be opened. Need new racquetball equipment, croquet set, volleyball, soccer, baseball items? Now is the time to register for that two man tent!

Remember all you spouses-in-waiting; it is important to grab fun opportunities as they arise. Mix those opportunities with friends, fun and some laughter and pre-wedding stresses will remain fairly low.

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