A bridal party, otherwise known as bridal shower, is a custom that began during the late €80s. This is a kind of gathering where guests come and give gifts to the future bride in expectancy of her own wedding. This custom is embraced nowadays and is considered a vital element in a future bride’s life.
Bridal showers are usually the job of one of the closest friends of the bride-to-be. She is in-charge of planning and organizing the event as well as ensuring a smooth presentation. This task can seem a bit frightening because it all runs down to one person. Although daunting at first, there are several ways on how to guarantee an unforgettable bridal shower. Here are some tips that will definitely make any bridal shower memorable.
Preliminary planning is a must in all bridal showers. The event is usually held at least a month or two before the said wedding. During this time, it is important to coordinate with the future bride on the details of the shower. This includes the date of the event and a list of the guests invited to the party. It is important to discuss these things with the bride so as to ensure smooth planning. After discussing the event with the bride, the next step is to plan with the other bridesmaids the allocated budget for the party and location. It is important to take into consideration the personality of the bride-to-be in choosing the best location for the event.
A themed party is also a technique of making the bridal shower unforgettable. This encompasses the bride’s personality and guarantees that she will enjoy the event. Themed parties are also easier to plan since the invitations, decorations, gifts, presentation, games and prizes will depend on a single idea. Some ideas for themed parties are lingerie theme where the bride gets to receive different kinds of lingerie, room theme where guests bring gifts that would complete a specific room of a house (e.g. kitchen utensils, bathing essentials, etc.) and spa and wellness theme wherein activities like foot spa and body massage can be done during the event. You can also come up with your own ideas in planning a theme party; you just have to take into consideration the personality of the bride and the things that she enjoys.
A fun way of keeping the attention and interest of the guests is through games. These serve as a way of breaking the ice among the guests. Games are also a fun way to preparing the bride for her upcoming wedding. There are different games that can be played and it can range from the conventional up to the extent of becoming wild. Some examples of games that can be played are bingo, trivial games, pass the bouquet, scavenger hunt and providing words of wisdom to the bride.
Foods and drinks should never be compromised in any bridal shower. To make this task easier, have a list of the items that you wish to serve depending on the number of guests that will arrive. You can ask help from the other bridesmaids if you wish to cook it on your own or you can also call a caterer to prepare and provide the foods in the event.
