bridal shower

A bridal shower is a small, intimate gathering traditionally hosted and organized by the maid-of-honor and the bridesmaids. The most obvious reason for throwing a bridal shower is to give the bride presents that she and her new husband can use in their married life together, but bridal showers are also a great opportunity for the bride to spend time with her family and friends before the wedding. Here are a few things you can consider while planning a bridal shower.

Bridal showers are held as far back as two months before the wedding and can be as late as two weeks before the wedding day. They are usually held in the afternoons, but this isn’t a rule that’s set in stone; you can hold it in the evening if you want. It’s also up to you to decide whether it should be a girls-only party or a couples party, and where you want to hold the shower.

Guests who have not been invited to the wedding should not be invited to attend the bridal shower. Otherwise, things could get very awkward for the bride and the guest.

Ask the bride to register for gifts so it will be easier for the guests to figure out what to bring to the shower.

Unless you intend to surprise the bride, involve her in the planning and ask her if there’s a particular theme she’d like the bridal shower to have or if there’s any specific food or drink she’d like to serve.

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