Eight Simple Steps You Must Add To Your Wedding Shower Checklist
Want the best wedding shower party? Then follow these eight simple steps and you will be well on your way of hosing the party of the year.
Who should host the shower party?
Traditionally the maid of honour tends to plan the shower party. But today, anything goes and it is perfectly acceptable for both family and friends to work together to organize, host and share the cost of the wedding shower.
When should you hold your shower?
Because of the busy schedule the bride and her family will have in the lead up to her wedding, it is best to hold the shower about four to six weeks before the wedding.
For this reason, it is important to let the bride know in advance of the date of the wedding shower. You could even make it through the day on a Sunday for afternoon tea or do a 'girly-lunch' through the week.
Who should be invited
Apart from your family members, the host should invite people you know well whether it be friends, relatives or work colleagues. You don't want to invite too many people, as a large group tends to split off in small separate groups.
You want everyone to interact with each other and be a manageable size for everybody to play the hilarious shower games and not feel left out. Taking all this into consideration, a comfortable shower should involve about 10-20 people.
Decide your shower theme
It's more fun to have a theme for your shower. It can be more fun than your wedding theme. Use this theme throughout the rest of your shower planning as outlined in this checklist.
Choosing a theme should not be difficult. Did you know that the kitchen theme is the most popular. This being because there are so many kitchen accessories to choose from.
You will know the lifestyle of the bride and groom so choosing a theme around them should'nt be that difficult. If they are gym goers and are into fitness, then a health & fitness theme would be a good idea.
Food, favors, games and thank you cards
Food: It depends on the theme and location for which type of food to prepare. For example, if you are holding a 'wine tasting theme', then a finger buffet with crackers, nuts and other nibbles goes down well with wine.
Favors: These aren't that necessary really. My guess is that your having favors at your wedding anyway. Nevertheless, some people like to give shower favors to their guests as a way of saying thank-you.
Games: This is the fun part. Shower games are great ice-breakers for everyone getting to know each other. Games can consist of bingo and the memory game (what's in the bag).
Thank You Cards: Normally a simple 'thank-you' was enough, but today, with showers being larger and guests busier, a personal note is the only way to make sure that sincere appreciation is expressed.
To summarize
Bridal showers are meant to be fun. They do need a lot of planning and organization in advance, but they are worth it. The bride and groom receive practical gifts for their home, and shower party's are a great excuse to get together with friends and family to have one whale of a time!
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About the author: Claire Bullerwell loves sharing ideas to brides to help plan their wedding. Claire has set up her own website Wedding Favors Ideas to help show alternative ideas for favors and Cheap Wedding Favors
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