A bridal shower is a party where the focus is primarily on the bridge. The bridal shower is to help the bridge and groom get started with new treasures to fill their home. The guests are mainly family and friends.
Today's bridal showers are hosted by mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and friends to honor the bride. Although long-term etiquette say that it is improper for close family members to host a shower, in reality it happens.
Showers should be schedule no closer than one week priority to the wedding. Four to six weeks before the wedding is the most common time frame for most bridal showers.
The bride usually provides the host or hostess with a guest list. Except for immediate family and the bridal party, the same people should not be invited to more than one bridal shower. Always invite shower guest to the wedding ceremony and wedding reception.
Are bridal shower favors really necessary? No, but they are such niche reminders of a very special party and the good time your guests will remember they had at the bridal shower. They are a thoughtful gesture that makes guests feel welcome. Doesn't everyone like a little free swag to take home with them after a good party?
Bridal shower favors can also serve as decorations as well as a token thank-you gift for the guest who make time to celebrate and contribute to the future home of the bridge and groom.
Bridal shower favors can be useful or frivolous. They do not have to be fancy or expensive - just a little something for guests to take home with them. Just like the wedding decorations, the wedding favors should also reflect the theme of the bridal shower party.
Photo Bridal Shower Favors
Using a digital camera, take photos of the guests as they arrive to the party. Set up a photo station with a nice backdrop or just take candid shots throughout the bridal shower party. It is a good idea to ask 1 or 2 people to be in charge of taking photos of guests. Make sure there is a photo printer available with photo paper for printing the bridal shower photos. Leave the printed photos on a special table so guests can take them home as their bridal shower favor.
Tiny picture frames with a picture of the bride and grown also make nice bridal shower favors.
Sweet Bridal Shower Favors
Candy valentine hearts or liqueur-filled chocolates make an edible remembrance of your bridal shower. Tie a gold bow around a long-stemmed chocolate rose and add a car with the name of the guest and you have a bridal shower favor and a place card too. Fill heart-shaped shells or plastic swans with sugared Jordan almonds or chocolate truffles and then wrap them in colored cellophane. Instead of sugared almonds why not try old-time penny candy, rock candy, saltwater taffy, or licorice.
Sachet Bridal Shower Favors
Potpourri sachets can be purchased or made in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and fabrics, You can make your own by cutting squares of netting, lace, or fabric or by using a vintage handkerchief and placing a few tablespoons of scented potpourri, dried rose petals, or lavender buds in the center. Gather up the edges and secure it with a matching ribbon.
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