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Symphony of Showers

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A bridal shower doesn’t have to just be fun and games at the bride’s house. With so many exciting venues in San Diego and beyond, it’s easy to have an unforgettable shower. From private shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue to a night at a bowling alley—the choices run the gamut from sophisticated to plain old-fashioned fun.

WINE & DINE

Williams-Sonoma Cooking School
Cooking classes sell out like hot cakes at Williams-Sonoma, so plan ahead for a bridal shower. The setting allows 12 people to clearly see the cooktop action and all guests are fed the four-course meal. For an even more intimate setting, opt for a house call from a chef-instructor. 4417 La Jolla Village Drive, University Town Center, 858.597.0611, williams-sonoma.com.

San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
Can you imagine reenacting Lucille Ball’s famous grape stomp with your closest friends? It’s not a far reach at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, which is next door to Spa Tiki, so pedicures can be had before the stomp! For those a bit shy about smashing grapes, the center can also host private winetastings, classes, cooking exhibitions or a cooking challenge. 200 Harbor Drive, Suite 120, downtown, 619.231.6400, sdwineculinary.com.

The Grand Del Mar
The Grand Del Mar hotel’s three wine-themed rooms each hold 30 to 40 guests, and an additional wine cellar accommodates up to 20—creating perfect settings for a sophisticated shower. For a truly memorable time, Jesse Rodriguez, the resort’s savvy and approachable head sommelier, is always up to the challenge of designing a personalized tasting. 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, Carmel Valley, 858.314.2000, thegranddelmar.com.

Private Shopping Events

Saks Fifth Avenue
For the bride who loves to shop, throw a private party featuring Champagne, hors d’oeuvres and a presentation on fashion trends—just one of the personalized showers that Saks Fifth Avenue does for loyal customers. Groups of 12 to 16 are welcomed into private shopping rooms, and, pre-shower, Saks will even send the bride’s gift wish list to the invitees. Contact Colleen Clayton, director of personal shopping service, 619.260.0030, saksfifthavenue.com.

Bloomingdale’s
Why not blend shower fun with a little wedding planning at Bloomingdale’s Pre-Wedding Wedding Party, a mix-and-mingle of the best wedding professionals in San Diego? Or, register at the store and you may be the lucky bride to receive the biannual Bloomies Bridal Shower, a catered shower with presentations from the at-your-service department. Contact bridal manager Amy Treichler, 619.610.6559, bloomingdales.com.

Spa Getaways

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Who wouldn’t want a weekend-long bridal shower in wine country—especially one that includes a stay at the Fairmont Sonoma, where themed showers can take on the bride’s personality. Kelly McLeskey, the resort’s wedding expert, says parties take something seemingly simple, like the color of green apple, and incorporate it into every aspect of the shower: apple-colored place cards, green apple centerpieces and martinis and cuisine featuring the main ingredient. Plus, with a luxurious bath ritual and decadent treatments such as caviar facials, it’s easy to spend an entire day at the spa. 100 Boyes Boulevard, Sonoma, 707.938.9000, fairmont.com/sonoma.

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
The Estancia gardens of eucalyptus, lavender and citrus trees provide the perfect backdrop for relaxation. What’s more, the staff will help you customize a pre-wedding spa day—from catering to scheduling a massage, seaweed wrap or signature pedicure. For the active bride-to-be, add a guided hike or fitness class to the day. 9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, 858.550.1000, estancialajolla.com.

 

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