• Spend a night on the town with your girlfriends for your bridal shower.downtown chicago image by Gary from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>
  
  Although some brides-to-be might wish to spend their bridal shower at home with friends and family, others choose to spend a night on the town with their closest girlfriends. Whether you plan to spend your night at dance clubs, local restaurants, theaters or city attractions, your bridal shower invitation will set the stage for the party. Rather than using a traditional paper invitation, consider a more creative and unexpected "Night on the Town"-themed bridal shower invitation.
  
  

Paint the Town Red

• If your pocketbook allows it, send each party guest a small bottle of red nail polish with an attached message that reads, "Let's paint the town red." As explained by the Idio Meanings website, this phrase means "to celebrate in a crazy or wild way." As of August 2010, China Glaze offered a bold red nail polish named "Paint the Town Red" for between $5 and $12. However, feel free to substitute a less expensive red nail polish if desired. Use a red ribbon to attach a card with the party details to the bottle's cap. Include the "Let's paint the town red" phrase, along with the time, place, who the party is for, itinerary and RSVP information. If possible, hand-deliver each invitation. If you must mail the invitations, package them carefully to ensure the nail polish bottles do not break en route to the guests.
  
  

V.I.P. Party Pass

• Whether you are trying to get into a popular New York City club, a movie screening or a box seat for your favorite sports team, you will almost always need one specific thing: a V.I.P. pass. Turn your "Night on the Town" bridal shower into a celebrity event by sending each party guest her own V.I.P. pass invitation. Purchase blank lanyards, such as the ones offered by PartyCheap.com. Print your own inserts, including the name, time and location of the party. On the other side, include the party guest's name, along with her picture. You might also include a note that entry to the bridal shower will only be allowed with a V.I.P. pass. Although these invitations might take a bit of time and patience to create, they are sure to be a hit among the party guests.
  
  

Party Survival Kit

• Prepare guests for a wild night on the town by sending them an invitation with a party survival kit. Include any "survival" necessities your guests might enjoy. Ideas include a tube of lip gloss, a compact mirror, Band-Aids, a tin of mints, stain remover wipes, ponytail holders, Advil, Alka-Seltzer and a facial cleansing towelette. Place all objects in a small gift box or gift bag and include a paper invitation with all the party details.