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What are some suggestions of bridal shower games?
There are so many types of bridal shower games. There are also book and magazines that always have some great ideas. Some of the favorites include: how well do you know your partner, bridal bingo, how well do you know the bride or groom.
Who should be invited to a bridal shower?
* Mother and mother-in-law of the bride. Grandmothers on both sides of the family, female siblings on both sides of the family and perhaps an aunt or two that may be special or a Godmother if there is one. Maid/Matron of Honor; Bridemaids and Flower Girl if there is one and of course the brides girlfriends.
Should bride help plan her bridal shower?
It is traditional for the bride not to be involved in planning her own bridal shower. Typically, the maid of honor and bridesmaids take on the responsibility of organizing the shower as a special surprise for the bride. However, if the bride wishes to be involved in the planning process, it is ultimately up to her and her personal preferences.
Who should host and pay for a bridal shower?
Generally the Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids get together and have a Bridal Shower or, the mother of the bride may have one as well. Whomever has the bridal shower pays for it and they have the right to ask guests that they know to contribute some of the food if they so wish.
Do the brides and grooms names go on wedding shower card?
The names that go on the card are not the big issue. We know that the wedding is for both of them!!! I think it is more important to make it clear on the invitation what type of shower it is going to be. Showers are mostly given by the Maid of Honor for the Bride. Odds are that this shower is going to be just for the girls. It will probably be called a bridal shower and have a theme.If you are invited to this shower you are going to know what kind of gift to buy and you can expect that men are not invited (so you can buy that sexy joke gift that you wouldn't bring if you knew guys would be there). You can put just the bride's name on the card or address the gift to both bride and groom. Either way, you are not going to be arrested by the ettiquite police!If you are having a couple's shower, make sure everyone understands that both men and women are invited (so your husband has to go even if he doesn't want to!!!). Then put both bride and groom names on the card and tailor the gift to be something both bride and groom can appreciate."Rules" are created not to complicate things but to make things simple and everyone comfortable.
Can you invite guests to bridal shower if they are not invited to the wedding due to venue constraints?
You can, of course, but a great deal of tact will be required since it's only human nature for those not invited to the wedding to wonder how you reached the decision to invite others and not them.On the other hand, there could be resentment if you invite friends to neither the shower nor the wedding!One idea might be to make it a special shower, maybe with champagne and good finger food, and explain privately to each person not invited to the wedding how bad you feel at not being able to fit everybody in, but there simply isn't room.Perhaps you could give them, privately again, a small gift - a keepsake - of the wedding and suggest that once you're settled following the honeymoon, you'll give a simple, intimate party just for them. Do this before the wedding, otherwise it might appear to some that you feel they're upset and are simply trying to pacify them.
Do you give a gift if you are not invited to the shower?
* If you are not invited to the shower then it is up to you whether you would like to give a gift or not, but you don't have to. If you were invited, but can't make the shower then yes, you should send the gift with someone else you know that is attending or stop by and give the gift AFTER the shower to the person the shower is for.
Who signs a bridal shower gift card?
* It's up to the individual, but the female counterpart can sign the bridal shower gift with either 'John and Jane' or just 'Jane.' If the person who is having the bridal shower doesn't know you very well then sign 'John and Jane Doe.'
What do you write on a bridal shower card when you don't know the bride?
* Since you don't know the bride that well you could write at the bottom of the verse in the card: Wishing you and happy future together and may all your wishes come true. Best Wishes (Jane Doe) ... Sign your full name as shown in the example.
When do you send a bridal shower gift?
If you are planning to attend, take it with you on the day of the party. If not , try to mail it in time to arrive for the party. Just Keep in mind it's time for the bride to relax and have little distress time. You should make her feel special that she matters to all as much as she considers about everyone else.
What do you get a bride you really don't know for her bridal shower?
If you do not really know the person, get a gift that has broad appeal rather than something unusual only a few people would appreciate. The gift should not be lavish or expensive, because the relationship is not close or of long standing. A bridal gift traditionally reflects the idea of a new household, so often kitchenware or linen is given.
When should a bridal shower be given?
You should plan a Bridal Shower to be held about one month prior to the Wedding and only after the Bride has registered somewhere. If the Bride has a lot of family that won't be in town, you can have two showers -- one for the locals and one for the out-of-towners. This still complicates things as most people only fly in for a few days prior to the wedding and with all the planning and finishing touches the bride may not have time for a second shower so close to the wedding date.Also keep these points in mindThe event is usually held within two months of the wedding, up to two weeks before the big day.Don't invite guests to the shower who have not been invited to the wedding.You also need to decide whether this will be just a girls party or a jack and Jill party
