How to Throw a Cool Bridal Shower
Whether you are helping to plan a bridal shower for your best friend or you are taking the planning on for your own wedding, throwing a cool bridal shower is possible with a bit of creativity and preparation. Bridal showers allow you to celebrate with friends and loved ones before the actual day of the wedding while receiving gifts, catching up with friends and playing games in groups.
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Create a plan for your bridal shower and write down everything you require in order to pull off the event. Write a list of the guests you plan to invite, where you would like to host the shower and those you plan to ask for help.
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Write a budget for the bridal shower and separate each expense into sections, including rental fees, food expenses and decorations. Creating a budget for your bridal shower allows you to stick with your own personal financial goals so you can enjoy the event without worry or stress.
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Design and send out invitations ahead of time to get the maximum amount of guests to attend your bridal shower. Include details of contests or giveaways you are planning to host during the event to encourage guests to attend.
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Host games for all of the attendees along with giveaways. Include raffle ticket drawings with multiple prizes such as new electronics, gift cards or household decorations.
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Offer free food and dessert at your bridal shower for all the guests. Providing a free, open bar is also a way to add to the entertainment value of your event.
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Create and give away goody bags to all the guests who attend your bridal shower. Include candies, party favors, jewelry or small gift cards in each.
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Tips & Warnings
Browse through various online wedding galleries and magazines to find inspiration for your own bridal shower, including themes for decorations and recipes for foods to serve to guests.
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