Crossing party lines: Shower ideas that are out of the box

If you ask event planners, they’ll tell you that bridal showers have long been due for a redo.“The old way of getting together, having tea and opening gifts is so stale,” Seri Kertzner, owner of Little Miss Party Planner, an event planning company in New York City, told The Post.
“We’re seeing a major shift to experiential interactive events instead.”To level up the party, here are five Insta-perfect party themes every bridesmaid, mom or bestie tasked with this event can easily plan for your favorite bride-to-be.Head straight to Scratch DJ Academy in Williamsburg for a bridal shower everyone will be talking about thanks to the master class in mixing.Here, everyone gets to take a turn at one of the 15 sets of turntables.“We love watching people lean into their inner DJ,” said Rob Principe, owner, adding that the space can accommodate up to 100 people.
“Everyone gets DJ names, too.”Prices start at $40 to $55 per person for a two-hour lesson with two instructors.Food and drink are not included.If the bride has never missed a “Top Chef” episode — or just loves whipping up the most creative concoctions in the kitchen — a three-hour “dinner duel” at My Cooking Party in Chelsea is going to be an event to remember.
According to co-owner Lisa Marie Justice, the space has hosted ‘thousands of bridal showers.’It’s great for friends with a competitive streak, too.“When the group comes in, they’re divided into two,” Justice said, adding that the space can accommodate up to 130 people.
“We have an emcee running the event and the teams make three dishes in an Iron Chef-like competition which creates a really high-energy and fun vibe.”If this is too much of a pressure cooker, the space also offers a Battle of the Bites where guests get to make (and munch on) four types of hors d’oeuvres.Prices start at $149 per person for the hors d’oeuvres party and $179 per person for the Iron Chef competition, which includes house wine, tak...