Looking for some ideas for what will be a pretty non-traditional shower. My sister is having a destination wedding in May, she lives in Nova Scotia with her fiance, and our family is all here in Ontario. She is coming "home" at the end of September and I'd like to throw her bridal shower at that time as she won't be back before their big day next year (early I know but it is now or nothing). While only immediate family is invited to the ceremony (no aunts, uncles, cousins), they are having a post wedding party back here next summer. While I agree under normal circumstances it is tacky to ask for gift cards or money, minimal bulky gifts are best for her as she will be flying back to Nova Scotia, and they are currently living with BIL's family while he finishes school. I suggested she could "register" for their honeymoon (I guess many couples do this these days for their wedding?) or even a few wedding- related expenses? But no matter what she registers for, there will be a lot of people who understand her travelling plans who will choose not to buy something large or to buy and ship it directly her her back in NS.
I'm looking for a fun and unique shower theme or idea to take away from the gift opening portion of the shower. I know it is normally poor etiquette to invite those to the shower, who are not attending the wedding. It's not so much about gifts for her, this is more a chance to celebrate my sis's upcoming wedding with the ladies in the family and a few close friends (most of which will not be attending the wedding, but all will be attending the post-party).
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!