Have you recently offered to host a bridal shower? There are so many wonderful options today to host an elegant evening bridal shower or a casual daytime shower. Once you and the bride have agreed on the time and place, considering the theme of the wedding and how the bridal shower might tie into that. Decide if the bridal shower is just for the ladies or if it’s to be a couple’s shower. Follow these suggestions from experts in the wedding industry for hosting a memorable bridal shower.
Consider a casual living room setting for your shower if the guest list will be less than 15 people. This will lend itself well to conversation and intimacy. Take advantage of the savings offered by Groupon coupons and head to K-Mart for a huge selection of table décor for a casual bridal shower. Plan on setting your buffet table at least two days prior to the shower. Select items for your menu that are simple to make the day of or day before and easy for guests to eat without sitting at a formal table. Select a pretty flower arrangement to anchor the buffet table.
Don’t forget the fun part of the bridal shower. One inexpensive way to engage guests and the bride is to have colorful index cards, thin markers and a fun bag. Ask the guests to complete the following sentence: In two years the bride and groom will be……… This can be great fun for those creative types! Take the completed index cards, place them in the bag and staple it closed. The bride and groom will have great fun opening this on their tenth wedding anniversary! Take lots of pictures of this fun and memorable event. A large picture frame with the name or the bride and groom across the top is always a fun for guests to pose in front of for photos!
