The first thing to do is to sit down with the bride and discuss the guest list. Decide on who she wants to attend the bridal shower. Usually it is only for family and close friends, and be sure not to forget to invite those from the groom's side as well. The guest list could be as small as even four people to a suggested maximum of 20. You do not want to invite too many people to a bridal shower as it could take away the intimacy.
Once a guest list is set, it is time to arrange the invitations. Would it be through word of mouth? Are you going to send the invitations using the traditional way of invitation cards? With the technology nowadays, most people choose to use e-mail and text messaging as well as phone calls to invite. You decide on this as you do not want to burden the bride.
When invitations are settled, you should start to plan the actual bridal shower itself. Do you want the bridal shower to be as a simple get together, or do you plan to blow a full-blown party? Perhaps, even decide if you should have a theme for the bridal shower. Not to forget the menu or food of the bridal shower party. Decide if you want to make it intimate by serving home cooked dishes having the shower catered. Next, decide on the activities throughout the bridal shower.
Now, the party is not only about receiving bridal shower gifts. As appreciation for their attendance and for their gift, you should prepare unique bridal shower favors for the guests. The favors could be anything from homemade crafts to various ready-made favor kits sold at bridal shops. It is important to show your appreciation to your guests.
Planning a bridal shower does not have to be stressful and complicated. It just takes some proper step-by-step preparation approach, and you should be able to throw a bridal shower for the bride and please her while strengthening bond and relationships
