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Throwing a Bridal Shower
How
To Plan a Bridal Shower
Planning
a bridal shower can be one of the most exciting activities
you have ever experienced. There is so much joy associated
with bridal shower. Everyone is pleased to bring gifts that
the bride is excited to see as a sign of the start of her new
life. Even though getting ready can be an exciting time, it
can also be a very stressful time. There are so many things
that you must consider when you are planning your bridal shower.
One of the most important things to first consider is the
guest list. You should invite anywhere from five to twenty
people. If you invite more than twenty, you risk overwhelming
the bride and the guests, as you want it to be a rather intimate
affair. When you make your guest list, be sure to consult the
bride as to whom she wishes to have at her wedding shower.
Female family members of both sides of the wedding party should
certainly be at the top of your guest list. You will also want
to include the bride's closest friends, and, of course, the
wedding party. Be sure that everyone who is invited to the
wedding shower is also on the invitation list to the wedding
to avoid any hurt feelings.
The second important thing to think about is the invitations.
The invitations you choose can have any look or feel that you
like. If you wish to have a themed shower, send out invitations
that match your theme. For example, if you plan to have a beach
party shower, send out invitations that have the look of a
beach party. If you are not having a themed shower, you might
want to go with something that looks like the bride's wedding
invitations. Check with the printer of her wedding invitations,
as he or she might be able to cut you a deal if the bride's
invitation order was big enough. Whatever type of invitation
you go with, be sure to include the guest of honor's name,
the time, date, and location of the invitation, the hostess'
name and phone number, an RSVP deadline (about two weeks before
the shower is sufficient), and the shower theme. If you wish,
include a map of how to reach the location. You might also
think about including where the couple has registered and the
colors of their future home. Send the invitations out about
one month in advance of the wedding shower.
Once you've sent out the invitations, it is time to start
planning your party. You will want to start with some light
appetizers for your party guests. Try to provide a variety
of foods, and try to avoid foods that guests might be allergic
to. If you intend to serve highly allergenic foods like peanuts,
be sure to keep them well away from the other foods you will
serve. Don't forget to think about drinks as well. Serve a
wide variety, and be sure to include healthy drinks like water
and fruit juice. If you also intend to serve cake, try to make
it fit with the theme of your party.
Once
you've considered the food, you are ready to start thinking
about party games. You will want to play two to four games
during your bridal shower. These games can serve as ice breakers
if you wish. One fun game is to issue a list of common purse
items. Whoever has the most items in their purse from your
list wins. Another great game is a simple wedding word scramble.
Whoever deciphers the most words in the time allotted is the
winner.
Be sure to include time in your shower for everyone to introduce
themselves and their relationship to the bride. Remember that
several of your guests may have a connection to no one but
the bride, so it is important to help them get involved with
the other shower attendees.
A sixth thing to consider when you are planning a bridal shower
is party favors for all of the guests. While this tends to
be a regional idea, offering party favors for each guest is
a nice touch. You can do something as simple as a small box
of candy or a scented candle. Try to offer party favors that
reflect the theme of your shower, if you have one.
An additional thing to think about when you are planning is
the decorative scheme. If you are having a themed shower, you
probably already have some ideas in mind for decorations. If
you are having a fairly general themed bridal shower, you need
to think about table linens and centerpieces at the very least.
One final thing you must consider when you are planning a
bridal shower is planning for after the shower. Buying some
thank you notes for the bride to send that match the invitations
is a nice touch. Furthermore, giving the bride a preprinted
list of guests with up-to-date address information can also
be quite helpful.
Planning a bridal shower is an intensive procedure, but getting
the right combination of events will lead to a happy memory.
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