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Planning A Bridal ShowerChoosing A Location For The Bridal ShowerPlanning a bridal shower starts with where the shower will be held, and it does depend on your budget and the size of the guest list. Often the shower will be held at someone's home, and this is the best venue to hold a Bridal Shower Afternoon Tea.Once the date, time and guest list has been decided, don't forget to order the Bridal Shower Tea Party Invitations
Hire a marquee if there are going to be over a dozen guests and the weather looks iffy. There will be a local company that can do this, and they will put up the marquee for you. If they also hire out tables, chairs and linens, you may consider using them for everything, if you have a lot of people coming.
Who Pays For and Arranges The Bridal Shower?One of the most fun parts of being a maid of honor or a bridesmaid is planning the Bridal Shower. It is your opportunity to show how much the bride-to-be means to you.You and the bridesmaids will plan, set up, and pay for the Shower. You will all get together to talk about the Shower and what kind she might like? Maybe you will want to have a Theme? Play some games? Oh, and there's the gifts too! And the invitations! Gosh...there's a lot to think about! Don't worry, I can give you some suggestions later. If you decide she would like a traditional ladies' shower with cucumber sandwiches, cakes and tea, then great! You have come to the right place. When Will It Be And What Time?Six weeks before the wedding is the best time to have the shower. You will need about 8 weeks for planning the bridal shower. Be sure to mark your calendar 2 months before the date of the wedding to give yourself enough time to arrange everything.If the wedding is less than three months away, start planning the bridal shower now. Find out when she would like to have her shower, and establish the shower's gift theme. Afternoon Tea traditionally starts around 3pm to 4pm, and a bridal shower at 3pm would fit in perfectly. Remember all the things you have to wait for after ordering. Invitations, can take a few days to a couple of weeks to arrive from the printers, depending where you order them from. If you are going to hire a marquee, make sure there will be one available on the day you decide on. If you are making your own centerpieces and decorations, how long will they take to be finished? Guest ListIs anyone else hosting a Shower for the bride?In most cases, there is no need to invite those guests to another shower, with the exception of the mother of the bride and/or groom. Remember those attendees have already given a gift, and attending your shower might involve bringing another gift. It could get expensive... If in doubt ask. Some brides-to-be don't care about gifts too much anyway, and may just be happy to see people a second time. The great thing about it being an Afternoon Tea affair, it really isn't too expensive! If your shower is the only one the bride is having, you'll need to coordinate with the bride or with her mother, to find out what family members or family friends need to be invited.
Discuss Your BudgetYou should all get together to discuss the budget early in the planning process. Planning a bridal shower can be a lot of fun!Typically the cost of the bridal shower is divided equally among all the hostesses, which is usually the maid of honor and the bridesmaids, so you should consider the financial situation of all involved before making any plans. Budget can determine location, what food and drink is served, how many guests will be invited, and decorations. Planning a Bridal Shower for the average bridesmaid, it's reasonable to ask for $30-50 per person. If you have four bridesmaids, then, your budget could be from $120-$200. You can cater an afternoon tea for 12 easily on that, especially if you do not have to hire a marquee and can have it indoors. Once you and the bridesmaids have the basics of the bridal shower decided, you can begin work on the fun stuff-like the theme and the food! Planning A Bridal Shower with Champagne? That Makes it a "Royal" Afternoon TeaA "Royal" Afternoon Tea is a traditional afternoon tea with the addition of champagne or sherry (which is much out of vogue at the moment!)If you are planning a Bridal Shower that includes champagne, there are 5 glasses of wine in a bottle, so if you simply wanted to toast the Bride-To-Be at the end of the afternoon tea, three bottles of champagne will be adequate for one glass for 12 people. You will have to adjust your budget accordingly. Do not serve too much alcohol. Guests may have to drive home. Have a couple of designated drivers lined up if you do serve more than one glass of champagne! Bridal Shower Game Ideas? Here's One they'll Talk About For Years!A Murder Mystery Bridal Shower! Click here for Details!
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