| There are many traditions that come along | | | | |
| with getting married. Bridal Showers are just | | | | Â- Select a shower type. There are many |
| one of the many that the loving couple will | | | | types of showers to host. In the past, most |
| experience in the weeks and months leading up | | | | bridal showers focused on household items |
| to the nuptials. Showers are a time of | | | | needed to equip the new couple for their life |
| celebration with family and friends, a time | | | | together. Today, many couples have most of |
| of fun and historical tradition. | | | | what they need so they prefer to have a |
| | | | travel fund shower or a lingerie shower. |
| Historically speaking, the first bridal | | | | |
| shower was thrown for a couple in Holland. | | | | Â- Next, select a location. Showers can |
| According to the legend, a young girl fell in | | | | be very formal to informal. You may prefer a |
| love with a mill operator. Despite his charm | | | | home, a restaurant, the beach, or a |
| he was very poor. This did not set well with | | | | destination that starts the bachelorette |
| the bride's father and in an attempt to | | | | party. |
| discourage the union he refused to give the | | | | |
| customary bridal dowry. Despite the fathers | | | | Â- Select a theme that embodies the |
| attempt at dissuasion, the bride continued | | | | spirit of the occasion and captures the |
| with her planning despite any consequence. | | | | personality of the bride and your guests. |
| Her beau was apparently a very generous man, | | | | This can be done through the location, food, |
| always helping others in the community. In an | | | | decorations, and any games or entertainment |
| effort to show their appreciation, all of his | | | | provided. |
| close friends and family came together to | | | | |
| "shower" the new couple with the many items | | | | Â- Determine the date and time. Most |
| they would need to start their life together. | | | | bridal showers are traditionally given on |
| So the beginning of the long standing | | | | Sunday, however; your schedule, along with |
| tradition of the bridal shower and a | | | | the brides will be a big influence. Typically |
| enchanting story to share with your guests. | | | | showers are done anywhere from 2 months to 2 |
| | | | weeks prior to the wedding. |
| Bridal showers are an opportunity for family | | | | |
| and friends to show their support for the new | | | | Â- Prepare to send out invitations. |
| couple. They should be fun, practical, and | | | | Contact the bride to get an invitation list |
| momentous. Here are a few suggestions to | | | | and also to find out where she is registered. |
| ensure the next bridal shower you host will | | | | Be creative with your invitations as they can |
| be a delightful occasion. | | | | set the stage for your theme. Often it is |
| | | | nice to show where the bride is registered on |
| Â- First and foremost be creative and | | | | the invitation. |
| unique. Remember the bride during your | | | | |
| planning and work to incorporate her style | | | | Â- Host the shower and enjoy the time |
| and personality into your shower. | | | | together with family and friends! |