• Consider a wine tasting for a trendy wedding shower.wine glass image by shadowvincent from Fotolia.com
  
  Planning a wedding shower for a close friend may seem like an overwhelming ordeal at first. You want a memorable event that goes beyond the traditional silly games and finger foods. With proper planning, you can throw a trendy wedding shower that will impress your friends and give the bride (and possibly the groom) a sense of how much you all care.
  
  

Couples Shower

• Many people think of wedding showers as ladies-only events. However, that tradition is changing as couples showers grow in popularity. Greeting card companies now sell invitations specifically designed for couples showers. Choose a couples shower if the bride and groom have a large, joint group of friends. The boys don't get left out and it gives everyone a chance to bond over the coming-together of your special friends. Tailor the shower to the couple's taste. If they like things casual, hold a cookout or dinner party at someone's home. If they like to spend time outdoors, host it at a local park with hiking trails. Are they a sophisticated pair? Arrange for the shower to be held at a local, upscale restaurant.
  
  

Boat Cruise

• If you live near the water and have a big budget, charter a boat for a trendy shower cruise. Many companies offer charter cruises around local waterways. Schedule your shower in the evening to make it a memorable sunset cruise. For city-dwellers, arrange for a later shower cruise that will provide spectacular skyline views of your hometown.
  
  

Wine Tasting

• Wine tastings are a trendy activity. Why not make a group event out of it for the bride who is also a wine connoisseur? Arrange this type of shower at a local winery, or hold at someone's home. If you choose a private location, have each guest bring two bottles of wine--one to taste at the shower and one as a gift for the couple. Plan menu items that complement each of the wines. Set up a station by each plate with the bottle and tasting cups.
  
  

Spa Day

• Most ladies love a day at the spa. Have a spa-themed shower for the bride-to-be. She'll appreciate the pampering and de-stressing after all that wedding planning. Consider holding it at a local spa, if the cost allows. Or, hire a massage therapist and manicurist to come to your home for the afternoon. Guests can take turns getting spa services during this trendy wedding shower.