The Perfect Bridal Shower
July 29, 2009 by Wedding Ideas and Planning Tips
Filed under Honeymoon & Bridal Shower Ideas
The bridal shower is one of the last nights before the wedding reception to get all the girls, bridesmaids, and wedding attendants together to just relax, take a break from all the planning, and have a fantastic time. Usually the maid of honor will plan the bridal shower and coordinate all the themes, decorations, favors, and food. If you’re faced with the task of planning this party in addition to helping the bride along with all of her planning, then you might find yourself in a position that comes with responsibility and some stress.
You should try taking a step back and thinking about what everyone wants out of this bridal shower. The common denominator is just the idea of having fun, so plan some events, games, or dances that everyone can participate in at the bridal shower. The party favors can have a big impact on the celebration, especially if you pick the perfect favors that will keep everyone engaged and talking throughout the party. A simple way of doing this is by shopping online.
The bridal shower should be a fun time that denotes the excitement of the upcoming wedding in which everyone will be at the height of their great moods and big hopes for the future. If you are planning a bridal shower and want to make it absolutely perfect then try including elements that will be present at the actual wedding party such as including some similar decorations, music, or activities to get everyone excited for the wedding and to give everybody a little taste of what they’ve been planning for the past few months.
One of the most important parts of the bridal shower, and, in fact, its namesake, is ‘showering’ the bride with gifts and warm wishes for her wedding. Give her some gifts for her new home such as linens, dinnerware and flatware, or just some decorations that will warm up the new home with the personalities of all the bride’s closest friends. Gag gifts and funny novelties are very popular at bridal showers. Here are some examples of what you can find online for bridal shower favors, bridal shower gifts, and any other accessories that you’ve been trying to find.
Heart Measuring Spoon:
These measuring spoons would be terrific gifts at your bridal shower especially if your guests love to cook and bake special treats in their own homes. The heart shaped spoons are a great reminder of the love that brings everyone together on your special day and is a great way to say thank you to everyone at the bridal shower for their help that they’ve given you with such great love.
Pewter Shell Bookmark:
What a great way to lead into a beach or summer themed wedding! These adorable bookmark charms will certainly be received in a great way by the guests at your bridal shower. The shell and starfish charms come on an elegant ribbon that will fit into any book that your guests are reading. They will certainly be thankful every time they need to mark a page and they end up reaching for this great keepsake from your fantastic party.
Thanks to Joe Palladino for contributing this article to our Weddings blog:
You should try taking a step back and thinking about what everyone wants out of this bridal shower. The common denominator is just the idea of having fun, so plan some events, games, or dances that everyone can participate in at the bridal shower. The party favors can have a big impact on the celebration, especially if you pick the perfect favors that will keep everyone engaged and talking throughout the party. A simple way of doing this is by shopping online.
The bridal shower should be a fun time that denotes the excitement of the upcoming wedding in which everyone will be at the height of their great moods and big hopes for the future. If you are planning a bridal shower and want to make it absolutely perfect then try including elements that will be present at the actual wedding party such as including some similar decorations, music, or activities to get everyone excited for the wedding and to give everybody a little taste of what they’ve been planning for the past few months.
One of the most important parts of the bridal shower, and, in fact, its namesake, is ‘showering’ the bride with gifts and warm wishes for her wedding. Give her some gifts for her new home such as linens, dinnerware and flatware, or just some decorations that will warm up the new home with the personalities of all the bride’s closest friends. Gag gifts and funny novelties are very popular at bridal showers. Here are some examples of what you can find online for bridal shower favors, bridal shower gifts, and any other accessories that you’ve been trying to find.
Heart Measuring Spoon:
These measuring spoons would be terrific gifts at your bridal shower especially if your guests love to cook and bake special treats in their own homes. The heart shaped spoons are a great reminder of the love that brings everyone together on your special day and is a great way to say thank you to everyone at the bridal shower for their help that they’ve given you with such great love.
Pewter Shell Bookmark:
What a great way to lead into a beach or summer themed wedding! These adorable bookmark charms will certainly be received in a great way by the guests at your bridal shower. The shell and starfish charms come on an elegant ribbon that will fit into any book that your guests are reading. They will certainly be thankful every time they need to mark a page and they end up reaching for this great keepsake from your fantastic party.
Thanks to Joe Palladino for contributing this article to our Weddings blog:
Joe owns an online wedding store offering wonderful wedding gifts such as wedding favors and bridal shower favors to assist you in your wedding planning needs.
Bridal Showers Can Be Fun For Everyone
July 19, 2009 by Wedding Ideas and Planning Tips
Filed under Honeymoon & Bridal Shower Ideas
Bridal showers can be fun for everyone. Bridal showers are part of an age-old tradition to help the bride and her soon-to-be groom get off on the right material foot in marriage. Traditionally, a bridal shower is hosted by a brides maid of honor, and, if the facility permits, is even held at her house.
Bridal showers are usually attended by the bridal party as well as close friends of the bride and her relatives. Relatives of the groom are often invited to bridal showers as well. One aspect that is becoming particularly popular with bridal showers today is a theme for the event. An example of this would be a lingerie bridal shower. Obviously the name of this theme explains what types of gifts will be bought. Other themes can be a china and glass shower or a Christmas bridal shower, and many more.
Party favors are also a must for planning a bridal showers. Personalized bath salts, hand lotions and a myriad of other things can be given as favors. Games are also important, and gifts to the winners of the games are a must. Many times special games made up to highlight the funny side of each the bride and the groom is appreciated. Many times games where the group has to guess who, the bride the groom, would have done a certain thing in their youth are very popular. You’ll be surprised at what your friends do and don’t know about you in these situations.
Bridal showers tend to be a lot of fun and are usually less stressful to plan than the actual wedding. They are often a time for friends and family to get together and bond as well. They can even work as a moment for new in-laws to get acquainted.
When planning bridal showers, the Internet can give you a great number of ideas for gifts, games, and other suggestions. Then you can make up your list of needs from this research and head out to a local party store to get what you need. Like any other party, it’s not so much the gifts that are exchanged, but the people who come together to celebrate the bride and her new life.
As far as timing is concerned, the standard time for having a shower is about six weeks prior to the wedding date. For the person trying to plan the bridal shower, he or she may want to start planning about two months prior to this date. Invitations should likely be mailed about a month prior to the actual shower.
There are a number of resources both online and in stores to help you to find the best deal on invitations. As a brides maid you are traditionally in charge of the expenses. Many times the bride’s parents will help though. If you are planning a bridal shower, you may want to find out if you are getting help or if you are shouldering all of the cost and planning yourself.
Thanks to Joe Palladino for contributing this article to our Weddings blog:
Bridal showers are usually attended by the bridal party as well as close friends of the bride and her relatives. Relatives of the groom are often invited to bridal showers as well. One aspect that is becoming particularly popular with bridal showers today is a theme for the event. An example of this would be a lingerie bridal shower. Obviously the name of this theme explains what types of gifts will be bought. Other themes can be a china and glass shower or a Christmas bridal shower, and many more.
Party favors are also a must for planning a bridal showers. Personalized bath salts, hand lotions and a myriad of other things can be given as favors. Games are also important, and gifts to the winners of the games are a must. Many times special games made up to highlight the funny side of each the bride and the groom is appreciated. Many times games where the group has to guess who, the bride the groom, would have done a certain thing in their youth are very popular. You’ll be surprised at what your friends do and don’t know about you in these situations.
Bridal showers tend to be a lot of fun and are usually less stressful to plan than the actual wedding. They are often a time for friends and family to get together and bond as well. They can even work as a moment for new in-laws to get acquainted.
When planning bridal showers, the Internet can give you a great number of ideas for gifts, games, and other suggestions. Then you can make up your list of needs from this research and head out to a local party store to get what you need. Like any other party, it’s not so much the gifts that are exchanged, but the people who come together to celebrate the bride and her new life.
As far as timing is concerned, the standard time for having a shower is about six weeks prior to the wedding date. For the person trying to plan the bridal shower, he or she may want to start planning about two months prior to this date. Invitations should likely be mailed about a month prior to the actual shower.
There are a number of resources both online and in stores to help you to find the best deal on invitations. As a brides maid you are traditionally in charge of the expenses. Many times the bride’s parents will help though. If you are planning a bridal shower, you may want to find out if you are getting help or if you are shouldering all of the cost and planning yourself.
Thanks to Joe Palladino for contributing this article to our Weddings blog:
Joe owns an online wedding store offering wonderful wedding gifts such as wedding favors and bridal shower favors to assist you in your wedding planning needs.
