| A wedding shower has two purposes. One is to | | | | kitchen items, and if the bride has |
| help the newlyweds with basic household | | | | registered with a retail store's gift |
| necessities, as they start out their lives as | | | | registry, will be sure to include that |
| a couple. The other purpose is to celebrate | | | | information in the invitation. |
| the upcoming event by holding a party. | | | | |
| | | | Many wedding showers are held on a weekday |
| Wedding shower comes from the expression to | | | | evening. It is up to the hostess if this will |
| shower with blessings. In this case, gifts. | | | | be a meal or just a desert offering. Since |
| Usually, the shower is hosted by a close | | | | most women, including the hostess, work full |
| friend or family member. A sister is often | | | | time during the day, the shower food will |
| the best hostess, as she is likely to know | | | | probably be simple and easy. A homemade crock |
| what the bride needs or wants. She is also | | | | pot stew, with bread bowls for serving |
| the person, who can identify the people, who | | | | containers is an easy example. A sheet cake, |
| would like to be invited to the shower. | | | | with an appropriate message from any store |
| Guests usually come from a circle of close | | | | can be served for dessert. If something light |
| friends and family members. | | | | is desired, a build your own ice cream sundae |
| | | | dessert offering is a good way to go. Things |
| The hostess usually holds the shower in her | | | | that can be made ahead so the hostess can |
| home, so that will determine the number of | | | | also enjoy the party are best. Wedding |
| people to be invited. She may decide that her | | | | showers are usually for women, but there are |
| home can comfortably accommodate 20 guests. | | | | no rules that say it cannot be an event for |
| The shower is rarely a surprise to the bride. | | | | couples. |
| She would be consulted about the guests she | | | | |
| would like to have there in her celebration. | | | | At some wedding showers, the hostess decides |
| The hostess would send invitations to these | | | | to involve all the guests in short games. At |
| prospective guests at least 10 days before | | | | others, they simply talk with one another |
| the event, with the request for RSVP (a call | | | | while the bride opens her gifts. The hostess |
| or note so she will know if the guest plans | | | | will provide a small notebook to record the |
| to be there). | | | | gift and person giving, so the bride can get |
| | | | her thank you notes out. Most wedding showers |
| The hostess will decide on a theme, such as | | | | last less than 2 hours. |