Before now, older generations did not do bridal showers before having their wedding. Now, bridal showers have become an integral part of an intending bride’s journey to becoming a Mrs. The bridal shower, which has become the norm, created an opportunity for friends to mingle, enjoy and gift the bride-to-be.
Below are some tips on how to plan a successful bridal shower:
1. Planning
Having a successful bridal shower all starts with planning. The maid of honour together with the bridesmaids can join in the planning of the wedding shower. When there is no appointed maid of honour or bridesmaids, the future bride’s friends could organize a small gathering or outing. Nowadays, anyone can plan a bridal shower except the couple. Brainstorming is a vital part of planning your bridal shower – and ask who wants to be in charge of what. You would get the help you require to make your bridal shower successful.
2. Have a budget
You should put your financial capability into consideration. Once you will determine your budget, you will be able to plan efficiently for the bridal shower.
3. Theme
The theme serves as a guide for gifts to purchase and the dress code. Some examples of themes are Ankara theme, vintage theme, lingerie parties, and many more. The theme will also determine the decorations and menu and create a specific atmosphere, which will make the bridal shower memorable.
4. Number of guests
Don’t invite anybody who’s not invited to the wedding (unless the couple plans to elope or is hosting a destination wedding). It is painful finding out you weren’t invited to the wedding but have to buy a wedding shower gift.
5. Games
After deciding the theme of your bridal shower, you need to fill this event with good games and funny activities or else your guests would get bored.
6. Date
The next step is to set the time and date to let everybody know when and the venue. You can save costs using WhatsApp and bulk SMS. For all of those guests who are tech-savvy, they are just a phone call away. Perhaps you want to have printed invitations, go ahead. Remember to let people know this is a surprise and if they are supposed to bring a gift that matches a theme. Whether it is through texts or calls, send the invitations at the very least four to six weeks before the bridal shower party date.