Bridal Showers- Quick Tips

Bridal Showers are meant to celebrate a gals last few weeks as a single lady. With the staggering amount of online resources we have to  plan a fantastical bridal shower it can become a bit overwhelming.

I've hosted a few Bridal Showers and in that I've learned a few important rules when it comes to planning a FUN and organized event.

1. Ask the Bride-To-Be What She Wants

You're a Bridesmaid/Maid/Matron of Honor so you're pretty sure you have the Bride's style down. But from what I've seen across the board is that the Bride always feels like there's one thing missing. Either a game or lack/abundance of decorations or even the location feels a bit off. I've heard my fair share of brides who wished someone simply would've asked her what she wanted. This considerate step might end up saving you from disappointing your friend and you might end up a bit surprised by what she really wants.

This seems a bit non-traditional but I know that I liked being involved a little bit in the Bridal Shower planning process. It wasn't out of wanting control so much but the fact that I didn't want to smother my Matron of Honors with a ton of work. Maybe let her do some decorations or bake some cupcakes, it will possibly help relieve some stress and keep her mind off having to open gifts in front of her closest friends and family.



2. Keep It Simple--For Your Sanity

Pinterest has helped many people plan unique and fun parties that they otherwise might never thought of. And while it has revolutionized the way we do life it doesn't mean you have to do every trendy party trick.

Food Bars are a great way to keep the party going without a lot of upkeep. A ice cream waffle bar or yogurt bar is always a simple way to feed the masses while making it easy for you to keep it stocked the whole afternoon.  

Do your best to focus on just a few details compared to everything being the focal point. Either choose great food and decorations and let the games and drinks be a bit more typical. Great food and drink will make up for the decrease in decorations.  But always make sure the Bride is in the spotlight. Nothing you do or make should overshadow her time.


3. Get Everyone Involved

One issue is always the participation of every member of the Bridal Party. There are always the two or three that put in a massive amount of effort and then the rest tend to wait to be told what to do or feel like they don't need to do a lot of work. If you truly want to have a dazzling all encompassing extravaganza of a bridal shower you'll have to have all girls on board and ready to help. 

Communication is going to be key if you want several girls to all be on the same page. If you have a lot of out of towners creating a Facebook Page or e-mail list with everyone participating and being kept up to date is your best chance of getting everyone on board. Otherwise meeting a local coffee shop to go over all the nitty gritty details is a great option for all the ladies who live in the same town.

If you're the kind of woman who can handle a lot of small details and have superior party planning skills, that's great, but be sure to include others.You might be a pro compared to the brides cousin but that doesn't mean she shouldn't be involved in the process. Break up the responsibilities and have one person in charge of games, two people in charge of decorations, one in charge of food and one in charge of drinks and dessert. When everyone's involved it feels like a group effort and that always encourages bonding and friendships to develop even more. 

These few tips can save you a lot of stress and will help you create an entertaining and distinct Bridal Shower!