Traditionally, the bridal shower was a small pre-wedding get together that the bridesmaids would throw for the bride-to-be. They would invite family and friends who would shower the bride with domestic gifts such as dishes, bedding, towels, and small kitchen appliances. Unlike most of the pre-wedding festivities, the bridal shower was basically a gift-giving extravaganza and that concept hasn’t change much.  What has changed? Everything else! Today’s bridal showers are themed events, chock-full of fun games, and oftentimes include the groom.  Before you(or your bridesmaids) start planning a bridal shower, take these tips into account!

1- Decide Who Plans It

There is nothing wrong with letting your maid of honor or bridesmaids take the entire task of planning your bridal shower, but these days almost anyone can take part in planning.

2- Dream Up and Finalize The Plan

Start by selecting a theme. A few great ideas include an afternoon tea party, complete with several varieties of hot tea and plates full of European-style pastries and cookies.  Or, make it a movie night and indulge in your favorite chick flicks while munching on popcorn, candy, and soda. If you’d rather have a couples shower, then plan a theme that appeals to everyone like a bowling night at a local bowling alley or maybe a potluck picnic party.  The possibilities are endless as long as you can budget the party. Buy a party planner or notebook in which you can store all your lists, budget plans, and more.

3- Complete Your Bridal Registry Beforehand

The bridal shower usually is eight to six months before the wedding, so that should give you plenty of time to finish adding things to your registry list. Make sure to mention where you’ve registered on the bridal shower invitations and not the wedding invitations.

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