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eRomance Series:
Throwing a Bridal Shower
How
To Cater a Bridal Shower Yourself
Planning
a bridal shower can be frustrating, especially if you are
planning on catering the event yourself.
When you are getting ready to host a shower, it is important
to take some time for planning and relax. Bridal showers should
be a fun time to socialize with friends and families and should
not cause stress. Here are some easy tips to
keep you sane when you host and cater a bridal shower.
Number
of guests: When you get ready to host a bridal shower,
the guest list will determine just about everything about the
bridal shower. Work with the bride, or if you are planning
on a co-ed shower, talk with the couple. Find out ahead of
time, before you begin planning, how many guests they want
to invite. The number of guests will tell you if where you
can have the shower and how many you need to plan for. You
might find it necessary to rent tables, chairs and serving
platters or plates depending on the number of guests.
Time
of day: Another tip for catering a bridal shower by your
self is to determine what time of the day the shower will be
held. This can be a huge help when you are planning for food.
For example, a brunch will be easier to plan than a shower
that is held late in the evening when a meal is expected. In
addition, if you hold a shower in the late afternoon, you will
not be expected to cater a large meal. You can plan for simple
fare, such as fruit and finger sandwiches. Decide in advance
what time of the day the shower will be and it will help keep
you sane during the planning process.
Budget: Before sending out any invitations, know your budget.
If you are on a limited budget, know what you can spend and
stick to it. It will not be fun if you overspend and are left
with a huge credit card bill after the shower. Let your bride
know your budget and work together to plan a shower. It is
possible to plan an elegant shower without spending a lot of
money.
Plan
ahead and ask the bride: Planning well in advance is
the key in hosting a bridal shower. After you have talked with
the bride and set a date, you can begin making preparations.
If you plan on catering the event, never wait until the last
minute. Delaying can cause a lot of stress. Instead, use an
event planner or a notebook to record all the of the bridal
shower details. Remember that a shower usually takes at least
eight weeks to plan, so give your self plenty of time to make
necessary preparations. When you cater the event, know beforehand
how many guests you will serve and if there are food allergies
or other preferences, such as the bride being a vegetarian.
Make detailed shopping lists and know what you will need to
buy before going to the grocery store.
Make
ahead and get help: Catering a bridal shower can be easier
if you know what you are serving in advance and prepare dishes
ahead of time. If you are serving casserole dishes, look into
making them a couple of weeks before the party and then freezing
the items. You can also do this for certain desserts and appetizers.
The night before the party is a great time to cut fruits and
vegetables, decorate a cake and make finger foods. Making food
ahead of time will help cut down on the amount of stress on
the day of the bridal shower. Also, consider getting help from
others when you plan to cater a shower. It is perfectly acceptable
to host a potluck style buffet where everyone brings their
favorite dish. You can also enlist help from close friends
or family members to help you cook and prepare dishes.
Theme: If you have a theme for the shower, such as brunch,
co-ed barbeque or girl’s day at the spa, you can prepare dishes
to fit the theme. This will make planning easier and everyone
will know what to expect. Having a theme can also help you
choose decorations and tableware with ease.
Keep
it simple and relax: These are two tips you should remember
when planning a bridal shower. Most guests will not remember
the lavish dishes it took you all day to prepare. Instead,
they will remember the time they spent visiting with the bride.
Keep the menu simple and everyone will enjoy the shower and
you will not become stressed. Last of all, remember to relax.
Take a deep breath and have fun. Do not ruin the shower by
obsessing over every last detail. Have a good time and your
guests will, too.
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