Wedding Season is fast approaching which means so are Bridal Showers! A bridal shower is a very important and special event for any bride. It is a time for her to gather with her close family and friends and celebrate her upcoming wedding. So you want to make sure that planning for the shower is flawless. Use this timeline to help plan your brides perfect shower.
- Preparation
- Pick a date. Showers should be held about two weeks to two months before the wedding. Earlier is better.
- Compile a guest list. As the host, you should set the number of guests you're comfortable inviting. If the shower isn't a surprise, consult with the bride about whom to include.
- Choose a theme. But only if you wish.
- Determine the location. It could be your home or a nearby venue.
- Buy or make an invitation. Is the shower a surprise? Be sure to clearly state that. You may also want to include registry information.
- Four to Six Weeks Before the Shower
- Send invitations.
- Decide on decorations and centerpieces.
- Plan a menu.
- Prepare an activity.
- The Week Before the Shower
- Buy a gift. A good rule of thumb: Spend no less than $30 and no more than $50.
- The Week of the Shower
- Shop for and prepare food.
- The Day of the Shower
- Decorate.
- Finish preparing food.
- Make a gift-opening area. Under the guest of honor's seat, place scissors, large trash bags, a notebook and a pen to record gifts and their givers, and sticky labels to help keep similar gifts (like platters or glassware) straight.
- Enjoy!
If you don't have time to plan, be sure to call on Jayna Goedecke Designs to plan the perfect bridal shower!
