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Shower Etiquette, Theme Ideas & Tips |
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Shower Etiquette, Theme Ideas & Tips |
| The wedding shower is an activity that the mother of the bride and the groom should leave to others. The shower is usually hosted by honor attendants, bridesmaids, or good friends either individually or as co-hosts. There are exceptions however: If the bride and her family were from out of town and unfamiliar with the locality, then the groom's mother or sisters could host a shower. |
| Setting up the shower: It should be held between two weeks and two months of the wedding. Too soon could run into changes in the wedding plans. The day and time of the shower should be at the convenience for the guest of honor and the invited guests. If the bride is from out of town, the shower could be held after the honeymoon if time may not be available before the wedding. |
| The host is responsible for everything for the shower. From how many guests to invite to the invitations to refreshments. Compile the guest list from the bride's wedding guest list. Keep the bride and groom aware of the theme of the party and of the guests invited. This can avoid any duplications and make sure the bride is comfortable with the invited guests. |
| Some people might get invited to several showers for a bride. Make it clear to these guests that they are not required to bring a gift to each one. |
| A wedding shower invitation should give the guests the theme of the shower, color preferences and where the couple are registered. This information can give guests ideas for gift selections. Invitations to a lingerie shower should include the bride's sizes. |
| Usually when the bride opens gifts, her maid of honor or the hostess will record each gift so thank you notes will get to the correct giver of the gift. Here is something new, Take instant photos of the bride and the gift giver with the gift. Write the guests name on the back of the photo. Use the photos later to create a keepsake book for the bride or include it as a token in the thank you note. |
Theme Ideas & Tips
| Choose a theme that will allow guests to find gifts in all price ranges. |
| Find out from the bride and groom what they need before you start any plans. |
| Find out where the couple are registered and use those listings for gift idea information for your guests. |
| Send a paint chip with each invitation if the couple are particular about matching colors. |
| Give each guest an hour of the day to try to match their gift to. Perhaps a toaster or coffee mugs for 7:00 a.m. Imaginations can take over for hours such as 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. |
| Wishing Well?. Ask your guests, along with their regular gifts, to bring a tiny present for a wishing well. Something small and under a set amount (a dollar or two). There is no card required attached to the gift, but the guest may put their name on the gift. |
| Group showers....Thrown by associates from work, clubs or other organizations. All guests can contribute to the price of one large gift for the couple. (luggage, club memberships, etc.) |
| Jack and Jill showers......Shower the couple together. Ask guests to bring gifts that can be used by both. |