If it's one thing I love, it's a good party! And bridal showers have morphed into quite the event for modern brides-to-be. From themed showers to couples showers, they have come a long way from the traditional shower.
Who hosts a bridal shower?
Typically the maid-of-honor throws the bride her first bridal shower, unless she is not local to the bride. She can also recruit some help from her fellow bridesmaids.
It is also becoming more common for a bride to have more than 1 shower. This typically occurs if a bride is returning to her hometown, and local family members and close friends could not make it to the original shower. In this instance, a cousin or aunt usually hosts the event.
Who should be invited?
Immediate family of the bride and groom are always invited – mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and cousins (if they are close to the engaged couple).
From there, the guest list should only include bridesmaids & close friends of the bride. Contrary to popular belief, the bridal shower guest list should not include every female on the wedding guest list. The shower should be a smaller, intimate event of no more than 20-25 guests.
However, proper etiquette states that everyone on the shower guest list should also be on the reception guest list. So be sure you’re cross referencing your shower guest list with the bride’s wedding guest list.
How do I select a proper date for the event?
Bridal showers can take place anywhere from 6 months prior to the wedding, up to a week before the wedding.
When should the invitations be mailed?
The shower invitations should be mailed out 4-6 weeks before the event. This allows your out-of-town guests to make travel arrangements, and gives your guests plenty of time to RSVP. A typical response date is 2 weeks before the event, but can fluctuate depending on your event’s circumstances (i.e. catering deadline, etc).
NOTE: While it’s not proper etiquette to include registry information with wedding invitations, it’s absolutely ok to include them with the shower invitations. This is the only time it’s appropriate to assume a guest will be bringing a gift. Your guests will most likely be expecting this info!
Where should the event take place?
There are really no set rules for where a bridal shower should be held. Most commonly, the event takes place at the hostess’ residence or local church. However, it is also common to have showers in private rooms at local restaurants & other venues. This is your chance to get creative!
Just be sure that the locale is suitable for your guests. There should be plenty of comfortable seating, easy access to restrooms, close parking, and plenty of food and beverages.
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