| The bridal shower is the party prior to the | | | | The bridal shower, just like your wedding, should |
| wedding prepared by the bridesmaids or close | | | | be on a day that is convenient to attend. |
| female friends. The purpose of the bridal shower | | | | Saturday is probably the best day to have the |
| is to -you'd never guess - shower the bride with | | | | bridal shower. It helps your guests to attend. The |
| good wishes. Clearly, the bride is the center of | | | | bridal shower should be close to the wedding day |
| attention at the bridal shower party. It doesn't | | | | but not less than two weeks before. |
| matter who is hosting or organizing the event. | | | | Bridal shower favors are an important ingredient |
| However, family was discouraged from hosting | | | | of the party. Some of the most popular bridal |
| bridal showers, because it may look like they are | | | | shower favors are personalized chocolates, |
| digging for gifts. | | | | candles, wine stoppers, manicure sets, or |
| There is no law about who is to organize the | | | | personalized bath gels. In case you have a beach |
| shower, but it is usually left for the bridesmaids, | | | | theme bridal shower, your favors can compliment |
| friends, or family. The location of the party is | | | | it. For instance, beach chair favors, dolphin wine |
| typically someone's house, but bridal showers are | | | | stoppers, or seashell candles are very popular |
| often held at restaurants. One of the most | | | | beach bridal shower favors. |
| significant aspects of planning a successful bridal | | | | Written invitations are optional. Most people have |
| shower party is to only invite people who will be | | | | an e-mail address, so invitations through e-mail are |
| invited to the wedding. Anyone invited to the | | | | a quick and cost effective option. If the party is |
| shower has every right to be expecting an | | | | at someone's home, usually finger food is served. |
| invitation to the wedding. To avoid uncomfortable | | | | Pizza is another common choice of food. Bridal |
| mistakes, be sure to consult the bride and key | | | | showers are informal events, and you don't have |
| decision makers about the guest list. | | | | to make a big deal about the food. |