Throwing a bridal shower can be tricky! Your sister, best friend, or new daughter-in-law deserves something as special as she is, and an Eiffel Tower-themed brunch just won’t cut it. That’s where this list comes in. Here are five ideas for a totally unique bridal shower in New York City.
1. Taste Chocolate With an Expert at Chocolate Noise
Food writer and chocolate expert Megan Giller recently shared how to taste chocolate with The New York Times, and now her team wants to share her favorite artisanal bars with you! Megan will lead you through a guided tasting of chocolates and pair them up with wine, beer, tea, and cheese for more fun. Megan says that for bridal showers, she likes to feature chocolate made by women, and to send guests home with cute tote bags full of more sweets for later. The tastings can take place at your house, a restaurant, or one of several private spaces she has available. Email events@chocolatenoise.com to learn more!
2. Make Pottery at Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics
This Brooklyn-based design studio specializes in handmade porcelain pieces that are designed to be as functional as they are beautiful. Every month, they offer a variety of workshops that you can join, or you can book a private party. Your new favorite coffee cup awaits you.
3. Find the Venue of Your Dreams With Peerspace
So many sites online talk about the perfect place to host a bridal shower, but sometimes you want something a bit more unique than a regular restaurant’s spare room. Hello, Peerspace! The website showcases unusual venues throughout the city, ranging from cool Soho lofts to meditative yoga studios in Williamsburg to loft spaces in Queens. Especially when our NYC apartments are so tight, this is an easy way to find an intimate space you love.
4. Listen to Live Music at Public Records
This hip listening room in Gowanus features several different areas with several amazing performers almost every night. It’s the perfect opportunity to host a co-ed shower and to hang out with your friends and family in a less-formal environment.
5. Take a Graffiti Tour
New York City boasts some of the most impressive street art in the world. You could wander around the city streets and hope to find some, or you could go on one of these organized tours and see some real gems. They also offer workshops to create your own graffiti, if that’s more your speed.
6. Cook With Your Friends at My Cooking Party
Cook a gourmet meal from hors d’oeuvres to dessert with the chefs from this local company that specializes in all things bridal and bachelorette. (They even have a Battle of the Brides!) Or if you’re more into raw than cooked, check out their special sushi party menu.
7. Check out CityGuideNY’s List of Bridal Shower Brunches
Want more ideas? This list hits all of New York’s hottest spots for a special brunch. Whether you’re looking for a classic Upper West Side soiree-type spot or a trendy downtown locale for people-watching, they have you covered.