Bridal showers should be fun occasions for the bride and everyone that attends. They should also be memorable events for the bride. The person, or persons, in charge of pulling it all together should make sure that happens for her, too.

Some couples choose “couple showers” over the traditional bridal showers. Both the bride and groom are in attendance for these. Many brides select to use a creative “theme” location for their showers. No matter what the choice, there are some easy guidelines that will make the bridal shower a most memorable occasion for all.

Once the shower is planned, send out the invitations early. Include the final date for a response because you MUST have a full count of guests before you can finish plans. Add any special instructions or directions that may be needed. Then follow up on the invitations one week prior to the RSVP date.

Many bridal showers carry a theme. This means that the guests bring special gifts or favors to the shower. If you’re the shower organizer, this gives you a great chance to get creative. For instance, a shower with a Valentine theme can have heart shaped food, gifts, and dresses in pink, burgundy and maroon. Basket themes can also be fun. Each guest is asked to bring a basket built around a theme. Bridesmaids are usually in charge of putting the showers together.

Be sure to match the decorations to the theme of the shower. Such themes as Valentines, oceans, or westerns will require specific decorations that you’ll want to be sure to gather well ahead of time. This is particularly true when the shower is in a special location.

As for the food served during the shower, it’s usually a good idea to keep it simple. Such items as finger foods and salads work out well. You can also add a bit of elegance with such things as escargot, crab stuffed mushrooms, and mandarin orange salads. Desserts can be shortcake or chocolate éclairs. For themed showers, select appropriate foods for the theme.

If the shower is going to be large and elegant, you might want to hire a professional photographer to take pictures. Then you can relax and run the shower. Don’t forget about party favors, either. Everyone loves to take home a little memento of the event.

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