Bridal Shower Suggestions

Planning your bridal shower but not sure what to do? The team at The Bride's Diary have put together a few suggestions to help you decide how to celebrate with your girlfriends.

Bridal Shower Party Ideas:
• Traditional Luncheon
• Lingerie Party
• Beauty Products Party
• Kitchen Tea
• Cellar Party
• Linen Party
• Garden Party
• Book Party
• Bathroon Party
• Make-up Brand Party (e.g. Nutrimetics, etc)
• Pamper Party
• Host A Murder Party
• Favourite Recipe Party
• Tupperware Party
• Christmas Ornaments (Great for Winter)

Venue Locations:
• Your Home
• Your Mother’s Home
• Mother-in-law’s Home
• Matron of Honour’s Home
• Restaurant
• Day Spa
• Conservatory in a Park
• Poolside in Warm Weather

Bridal Shower Themes:
• Medieval
• Queens and Princesses
• A Colour Theme
• Evening Glamour
• Undercover Wear On Top
• 1920s, 1950s, 1960s (hippie) etc.
• Witches, Fairies, etc.
• Pyjama Party

Bridal Shower Food:
• Finger Food
• Vegetables and Dip
• Mini Quiches
• Mini Pies (different varieties)
• Bagels with a variety of toppings, eg, ham and tomoato, chicken and avocado, etc.
• Crustless Sandwiches
• Samosas (Indian vegetable triangles)
• Sushi (Japanese finger foods)
• Selection of chips, nuts and cheeses
• Scones
• Lamingtons
• Fruit Cake
• Mini Fruit Flans
• Mini Cup Cakes
• Fruit and Berry Platter
• Pikelets
• Chocolates
• Note: Ensure that you provide food for vegetarians or any guest with special dietary requirements.

Bridal Shower Drinks:
• Mimosa (orange juice and champagne)
• Champagne
• Red and White Wine
• Mineral Water
• Soft Drinks
• Punch
• Tea and Coffee
• Hot Chocolate is nice in Winter (with Marshmellows, of course!)

Bridal Shower Activities:
• Charades
• Twister
• Bingo
• Adult Games (do not offend anyone, choose tasteful, but fun games only.)
• Pass The Parcel (include beautiful gift in centre, e.g. bottle of perfume)
• Pamper Party - Manicures, Pedicures, Massages, Facials, Hair Treatments, etc

Bridal Shower Schedule:
• Hostess Greets Guests
• Guests introduce themselves individually, explaining their relationship with the bride-to-be
• Everyone is offered a drink
• Food is served
• A toast is made to the Bride-to-be
• Bride-to-be responds
• Bride-to-be opens her gifts
• Gifts are passed around for all to admire
• The Bride-to-be proposes a toast thanking the hostess for the event
• Informal conversation, games, and activities are enjoyed
• Individual favors (gifts to the guests) are given to each guest
• Hostess thanks the guests individually for coming
• Guests begin to leave
• Bride-to-be stays on with Hostess to collect presents, cards, photos, etc

Thank You Favor Ideas:
• Mini Picture Frames
• Scented Candles
• Potpourri Envelopes
• Small Potted Plants
• Cosmetic Pouches
• Bath salts
• Chocolates

After the event it is important to send individual thank you cards to each guest, naming their individual gift, how useful it will be and how much you appreciate their kindness.

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