Hosting A Bridal Shower-- Hosting A Bridal Shower -- When a close friend or family member is going to get married, it typically falls on the shoulder of a dear friend or the Maid of Honor to host a bridal shower. Hosting a bridal shower can be lots of fun – but it also takes a bit of planning! First Thing's First The first thing to do when you’ve offered to host a bridal shower is, of course, to let the bride-to-be know! Ask her for a list of people she would like at the shower, and get their contact information from her.Now, if she has any specific requests, talk to her about them. Depending on the bride-to-be, she will likely want nothing to do with the planning of the shower. After all, she’s got an entire wedding to plan! Find A Theme Choosing a theme for the bridal shower will make your job much easier, and will add a professional feel to the event! There are so many different themes to choose from – choose a favorite color of the bride’s, polka dots, a kitchen shower, or a holiday-needs shower. Once you’ve chosen the theme for the shower, your choices will be much simpler, because you need to simply look for coordinating items. Invitations, napkins, décor, and even games and gifts can all tie into your theme! Size It Up Armed with your list of potential guests, you’ll be able to determine the size of the shower. This will allow you to figure out where the shower will take place. A bridal shower can take place in someone’s home, at a restaurant, in a place of work, or at a reception hall. Some bridal showers are fancy affairs with fine dining and stunning centerpieces. Other bridal showers are cozy at-home affairs where everyone piles into the living room for some good old-fashioned gift opening. Depending on the size of the wedding, the shower will likely follow suit. If you’ve decide to host the shower in your home, make sure that you give some duties to other family members and bridal party members. Decorations, food, and supplies can get very pricey! If you’re worried about having people in your home, it’s advisable to do a good cleaning a few days before the shower – so in the morning, you can simply do a tidy once-over. Decorations, Decorations, Decorations! To decorate for a bridal shower, all you need is some fresh flowers and your best china! Balloons can be a festive addition to any party – pick up helium balloons the morning of your event to make sure they are at their freshest! Remember to clear a space for guests, which will only add to the festive atmosphere! Hosting a bridal shower is a fabulous way of showing that bride-to-be in your life just how much you care! She’ll surely be delighted with the results, and a fun afternoon with the ladies will ensue. Remember, the idea of a bridal shower is to “shower” the future Mrs. with love, attention, and gifts! For this reason, it is considered good etiquette to only invite people who will be invited to the wedding to the shower.
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