A guide to Bridal Shower invitations

Posted 07/21/09

Etiquette of bridal shower invitations The day before every wedding is the bridal shower and it is more or less the second most important event in any woman's life after the wedding itself. It is but an excuse for the womenfolk to gather together and have a fun evening all by themselves, it also helps in reducing the stress caused by the wedding and keep everyone cheerful. And of course, there are gifts to be opened. Economy in mind, the shower may be engulfed in grandeur or kept simple. It is a chance for the maid of honor to make it a memorable evening of unbridled creativity.

The mood, theme and guest list for the bridal shower is to be decided upon by the organizers before the invitations are sent out. Flowers, music and favors are among the many things to be selected right at the first instance which by no means is a cake walk. More often than not, a bridal shower is based upon a particular theme which is reflected in the decor, the food and everything in between. They are commonly held as an afternoon tea on a weekend and the guests will dress up for the special occasion, as though it were a rehearsal for the wedding itself. It is taken that the bridal shower and everything about it reflects the personality of the bride, therefore it also goes a long way in showing how well the person managing the even knows the bride.

Sending out the invitations too late or too early could be fatal; guests might have other plans or may just forget about the event all together. Two to three weeks prior to the bridal shower is the apt time to send out invitations. It gives the guests ample time to search for the perfect gift, the dress and clear their schedules.

The general rule is each adult should be sent their own invitation, however, if you're including the men and hosting a couples shower, you would send one invitation to the couple. Two females living in one residence get an invitation each. If the bride is having another shower, try to stay away from inviting the same guests. However, if it is inevitable, it is prudent to inform the guests that they should pass on bringing another gift to the shower and that their company would do.

For the invitation, go with the theme of the bridal shower.You can purchase online, use the ideas and get a few of the guests together to make your own, or get some ideas before heading out to the store.

Now you are all set to enjoy the bridal shower

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