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Bridal Shower Planning

Showers are a special gathering for momentous occasions. The hostess for the shower should not be members of your immediate family. More appropriate hostesses might include friends, co-workers, cousins or a friend of your parents. Plan your event with the worksheets throughout this site and especially under the menu & table sections. See Table of Contents.

Check List

Invitations (printed?)

Calligrapher?

Stamps

Centerpiece/Theme Decor

Flowers

Corsages

Music

Confetti/Sprinkles

Table Cloth

Plates

Napkins (printed?)

Forks, Spoons, Knives

Coasters

Candles

Party Games?

Cake

Punch Ingredients & ice

Food Items

Camera/Film

Party Favors

Name Tags

Balloons

Wedding Ideas

Reception Set-up

Dinners

FAVORS

Fans

Determine the following:

Estimated Budget
How large do you want the shower to be?
Co-ed or just the girls?
Forecast weather conditions (warm, cold, wet)
Should the event be a surprise to the guest of honor?
Food, Cocktail party or Desserts?
Games & activities?
Theme & Decorations Expense
Select a “gift corner” where the bride can see in full view of her friends as she/he opens the gifts
Wicker lap trays can be used for each guest to serve cake & punch on
Have your guest bathroom/powder room well-stocked with pretty soaps, hand towels, lotion, potpourri and an extra roll of toilet tissue. Lit a scented candle.

Needed Items

Guest Registry Table & Book from Honoree

Old photos, trinkets, memorabilia for table

Card Basket

Assigned Table Server

Assigned Greeter

Person to Log in Gifts

Clean-up Assistance

Shower Do’s & Shower Don’ts

DON’T invite guests to more than one shower
DON’T allow immediate family to host the shower
DO invite immediate family & bridal attendants to all showers
DON’T expect those attending several showers to bring a gift to each
DO ask the bride what type of shower she prefers
DO note where the couple is registered on the invitation
DO have the bride & groom determine the list
DO consider group gifts for the more expensive items
DO assign someone to take photos

Displaying your Wedding Gifts

Displaying your gifts is a tradition that many brides choose. Choose a room that is not in use much and place white tablecloths or sheets on tables or other furniture items. Be festive by using the bows and ribbons from your packages to decorate the tables. You can group like items together in one area (i.e. crystal, silver, etc.). Everyone likes to admire wedding gifts. Ask friends to come over, host a bridesmaid tea or invite family members to see your gifts. IMPORTANT: If you leave your display up until the time of the ceremony, contact your local police department to watch the house. Coordinate with your neighborhood watch program or have a trusted neighbor to house sit. You might also need to check with your insurance company.

Wishing Well showers.....if you choose this theme style, remember that it is inappropriate to open the envelopes during the shower. This is done after the shower in private. Activities for the guests are important for this theme as well as hospitality and socializing, but remember....this theme is not well-accepted by many and it deflects the gift giving spirit.

Wishing Well

Bridal Showers

In the "old days", the young, bride-to-be was expected to post her dowry. Her dowry could consist of money, household items, clothing, or even land.

Today's showers are an expression of support. Friends and family members gather to attend one or more scheduled shower dates. Some still prefer the traditional theme, while others add a bit more creativity. From Church Parlor to Antique Bordello, this is a very pleasant event for many brides.

Showers are traditionally a woman thing, yet couple showers have gained popularity over the years. The groomsmen could also give the groom a shower as well. This provides an advantage to the creativity of your shower theme

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Large Embossed gift basket great for centerpieces, Shower trinkets and gift giving--fill with small gift, sachet packets, flowers, decorative items, napkins and other small items. Front pocket panel forms to tuck items in--easel back or can be hung. Comes with envelope. Detailed embossed roses. Unique!

Verse on back: All things blest and all things fair. May thine onward journey share, And whate'er the season be Love and sunshine dwell with thee.

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Umbrella Roses Basket, 11x12

$10.00 each (large size)

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"Wedding Day"

Brides' Choice!

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Six piece style fan opens with greetings on front Embossed Folding Fan with Tassel

The embossment gives it a nice feel

Description on each of the pieces: Bride and Groom on Wedding Day with Roses Pink Roses-Bride in gown-Ceremony-Cutting Cake-Departure-Pink Roses

Verse: Roses for the lovely bride; Dreams of love all tucked inside. Bridal gown so prestine white; Wedding music fills the night. Bride and Groom--a perfect pair; Love and gladness everywhere. Wedding cake for one and all; Bells and ribbons grace the hall. Honeymoon planned just for two; Smiling as they wave adieu. May their lives be filled with laugher; And true love bloom ever after.