How to plan a bridal shower

Are you throwing a bridal shower? Use these tips to help make your shower a success.

  • Get input from others on the party
  • Invite the bride's mother and sisters to the shower
  • Make sure you notify the bride of the shower and give her enough notice so she can clear her calendar
  • Ask the bride who she wants to invite to the shower
  • Decide on a venue
  • Send out the invites, making sure to have the bride approve of it first
  • Choose a theme for the bridal shower
  • Buy decorations
  • Plan a menu
  • Plan any games you want to play at the shower
  • Buy prizes and goodies for the guests