Bridal Shower Invitations
A bridal shower is a great event leading up to the wedding where
wedding attendants offer gifts and celebration to the bride and
groom. There are lots of things you can bring to a bridal shower
to have a wonderful time. The bridal
shower invitations themselves are a huge part of the shower.
But there are some traditional guidelines for invitations that
should be followed. The bridal shower is typically thrown by the
maid of honor, unless other arrangements have been made. Whoever
the host may be, it is important to be familiar with the
traditions.
Who should be invited to the bridal shower? A bridal shower can
be just a women's event or can be co-ed. It is up to the bride
ultimately and whoever is hosting the shower should check with
the bride. Typically the bride will invite all the women who are
invited to the wedding, as well as the bridesmaids, mothers, and
grandmothers.
Where should be the location of the bridal shower? Typically the
shower is held at the house of the maid of honor, or at a
restaurant. Again, the host should check with the bride to see
what is most convenient for guests and family. Some showers are
long distance, where everyone meets without the guest of honor
who may be in another location. The guests call the bride and
describe the gifts and then wrap them up to await the brides
arrival before the wedding. If the bridal shower is to be held
at a restaurant, previous arrangements should be made with
guests about payment, and with the restaurant for reservations.
Should you request an RSVP for the bridal shower? It depends on
the type of party and type of setting. If it is important to
have an accurate head count for the caterer, and RSVP is
necessary. If it is more casual type of shower, RSVP may not be
needed. This is completely up to the host.
When should the bridal shower be held? Bridal showers are
typically held two weeks before the wedding. However, with
people having to travel long distances, it is sometime more
convenient to have the shower a day or two before the wedding so
everyone is able to attend. Having the bridal shower sometime
before the wedding gives the bride and bridesmaids more time to
prepare the week before the wedding.
What is the bridal shower theme? There are lots of themes for
bridal showers. And invitations can be made to incorporate any
of these themes. Whether it be lingerie, kitchen, hardware,
there are invitations to coordinate with any theme. The theme of
the invitation should also reflect the style and personality of
the bride.
For the maid of honor, the bridal shower can be the biggest task
before the wedding. All these factors are very important when
choosing invitations for the bridal shower. Choosing the right
bridal
shower invitations that coordinate with the theme, and
sending them at the right time is a great way to start a perfect
bridal shower. And choosing all the right information to include
in the invitation is just as important. And sending them to the
right people will make the bride happy.