Couples' Wedding Shower: Stock the Bar

Bridal showers no longer mean No Boys Allowed. Today's couples enjoy "Jack and Jill" showers to celebrate their coming nuptials -- that way, both bride and groom can enjoy time with their family and friends. Throwing a "Stock the Bar" shower will include both the man- and wife-to-be and prepare them for the celebrations they'll be hosting together in the future.

What is a Stock the Bar Shower?

The premise behind a Stock the Bar shower is simple: Help the newlyweds fill their home with the essentials needed to host a cocktail party. This includes stemware, decanters, ice buckets, cocktail napkins, martini shakers, stirrers, mixers and of course, the alcohol.

For the health-conscious set, provide low-cal alternatives like delicious Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Breast and an eye-catching Strawberry & Spinach Salad. End the night on a sweet note by serving up a classic: S'mores or chocolate chip cookies with milk.

Playlist Ideas for a Stock the Bar Shower:

These tunes set the mood for a rockin good time at a couple's wedding shower:

• "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffet
• "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" by Alan Jackson
• "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes
• "Red Red Wine" by UB40

Fun and Easy Couples Shower Invite Ideas: