How
To Plan a Bridal Shower
- by KissMeGoodnight.com
There
are plenty of details to consider when planning a bridal
shower. Some of these considerations include,
who will throw the bridal shower, when will the bridal shower
be held, who will be invited to the wedding shower, how do
you choose a theme for the shower and what type of menu will
be served. The bridal shower is a chance for the women in the
bride’s life to honor her upcoming nuptials and give her a
few useful gifts for starting her new household. While there
are no clear cut answers to any of these questions this article
will outline the more traditional answers to these questions
and will also include some variations on traditional ideas.
Deciding
who will throw the bridal shower for the bride is the first
thing to consider. Traditionally the maid of honor
hosts the bridal shower with the assistance of the bridesmaids.
However, in recent years it has become increasingly popular
for others to be involved in planning the bridal and it is
not unheard of for a bride to have multiple bridal showers.
For example the mother of the bride may throw a bridal shower
for the wedding party and the women in the family while the
maid of honor may throw a shower that includes friends of the
bride and the bride’s co-worker may also throw her a shower
in the office.
Timing
is also an important factor to consider when planning a
bridal shower. The rule of thumb is that the bridal shower
should be held relatively close to the wedding date but not
too close that it begins to infringe on the bride’s wedding
preparations. For this reason it is not appropriate to hold
the bridal shower less than two weeks before the wedding date.
However, it is also not appropriate to hold the wedding shower
very early in the engagement before the couple has had the
opportunity to create their registry. In general the bridal
shower should be held as early as two months before the wedding
date but not later than 2 weeks before the wedding date.
A
crucial element to planning a bridal shower is drafting
up the guest list. While it is not obligatory to invite every
woman on the guest list, it is appropriate to invite all of
the bride’s female relatives as well as her close female friends.
If the maid of honor and the mother are hosting separate bridal
showers they may want to coordinate to ensure that they do
not have overlapping guests. Care should be taken to avoid
inviting anyone to the shower that has not been invited to
the wedding. Also, there has been an increasing trend where
the bride and groom participate and the showers are co-ed.
While these showers don’t follow tradition they can be a way
for the groom to share in the fun with his friends as well.
The
theme of a bridal shower is another planning aspect that
should receive careful consideration. It is important to choose
a theme that reflects the personality of the bride. For example
throwing a lingerie party for a shy bride may not be appropriate
but throwing a beach themed bridal shower for a surfer may
be a good idea. The theme of the party is important because
it can affect items such as decorations, favors and games.
When choosing a theme for a bridal shower, it is important
to choose a theme based on the taste of the bride and not the
taste of the hostess.
The
traditional menu for a bridal shower calls for light hors
devours that can be eaten in a cocktail hour type setting. However, when planning a bridal shower the hostess is free
to choose whatever menu she wishes. It could be either an elaborate
sit down dinner for a shower that includes the elderly relatives
of the bride, a barbeque for a shower that includes the groom
and his friends or even a night at a fancy restaurant for shower
that is thrown by the bridesmaids and includes friends of the
bride.
Planning a bridal shower can see daunting because there are
so many options but it is important to remember that you are
not bound by traditions and are free to choose any theme, menu
and location that the bride will enjoy. The key to planning
a great bridal shower is to keep the bride’s taste in mind
during the planning effort.
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by KissMeGoodnight.com : 2005
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