Planning a Bridal Shower
It’s time to get the ball moving on planning a bridal shower for one of your best friends. It’s not going to be too difficult and you’ll have plenty of fun thinking about all of the great things you can include as part of the bridal shower.
Steps in Planning a Bridal Shower Choose a Place and Time
You need to find a place to hold the bridal shower. If you know how many people you want to invite, it will make it easier to find a location.
Some ideas for a bridal shower are:
- · Hotel meeting room
- · Church reception room
- · Friend’s house
- · Park
To set the time, meet with the organization and consult with the bride without letting her know that you are planning a bridal shower. This way, you can ensure that she is going to be available for the event.
Choose an Invitation
You have many different options when choosing invitations. Think about what is most convenient for you and your guests.
Consider these types of invitations when planning a bridal shower:
- ·. Since you are planning a bridal shower, it’s your decision.Some ideas of bridal shower themes are:
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- · Spa and Beauty Theme – Set up the location with stations with people who can provide massages, manicures, pedicures, hairstyles, etc. to make it a relaxing and fun event for everyone. Play some music, light candles, hang tranquil pictures, and provide comfy pillows and blankets.
- ·. Choose the brides favorite color or birthstone to decorate the location.
Plan for Games
Games are the most entertaining part of a bridal shower. Leave at least an hour available during the bridal shower to play games and don’t be surprised when people are disappointed when game time is over.
There are many games to choose from for bridal showers, here are a few to get you started:
- ·. Have slips of paper with the naughty words and place them in a bowl. Have the bride-to-be pull out the slips of paper and have the guests hold the bingo cards. The bride must act out the naughty words; the guests must guess and then place their marker on their card.
- · Spice It Up – Take some shot glasses or small glasses and place a few herbs in them. Give everyone a piece of paper and a blindfold. Each person has to taste each spice, guess what each one is, and write it down. The person who guesses the most right wins.
Take Action and Deliver the Best Bridal Shower Ever
Now that you have the information on planning a bridal shower, you just have to put it into action. Your best friend is counting on you to show her a last hoorah on one of the last days of being a single woman. Have a great time planning and always remember that this is for her and her happiness.
