Bridal Showers: A Piece of Cake

March 2, 2008 | By Lise Rina In Pre-wedding Parties |

Bridal showers are not only fun, but they are also very practical. The idea behind a bridal shower is to give the bride gifts that she will be able to use as she begins her new life. But it is also great time for family and friends to get together and celebrate the bride’s upcoming marriage.

When to Party
Bridal showers are generally held a couple of months prior to the actual wedding. This allows the bride the weeks prior to her wedding to make all of the last minute preparations. You don’t want to overwhelm the bride with too many things all at once. After all, her wedding is supposed to be a fun and memorable time.

Just the Girls
In today’s society, co-ed showers are very popular. Therefore, when throwing a bridal shower, you will need to decide whether you will have an all girl shower or a couple’s shower. If you choose to go with a couple’s shower, then you will need to make sure that your party reflects a co-ed shower and not be extremely “girly”.

It is all a Matter of Location
When planning a bridal shower, you will need to decide where to have the shower. The number of guests will play a large part in where you will want to have the party at. Many hostesses decide to have the party at a local restaurant or at the hostess house. However, if you have too many people, you may want to consider booking a banquet hall to host the event.

What to Eat
When planning a bridal shower, you will need to decide what type of food you want to serve. If you are having the party at a restaurant or banquet hall, you can choose to let them cater the event. However, if you are having the party at your home, you will need to decide if you want to have a sit down meal or simply serve finger foods.

Saying Thank You
Party favors are a great way to say thank you to the guests who attend the party. When purchasing bridal shower favors, be sure to keep in mind the theme and flare of the shower. You may choose to pass out simple favors such as small candy bars with personalized wrapper or boxes of candy.

Bridal showers are a great way for family and friends to celebrate with the bride and possibly the groom, before the big day. Make sure that you plan the shower several months before the wedding day, so the bride has time to focus on other things as the wedding draws closer. With some simple planning and creativity, you are sure to throw a bridal shower that will not soon be forgotten.