How to Do a Brunch Bridal Shower
A bridal shower brunch is a unique way to celebrate the upcoming nuptials with the family and friends of the bride and groom. The brunch is held between 10 a.m. and noon and offers an intimate atmosphere and pleasing brunch menu. The timing is convenient for guests, giving them the rest of the day to plan other activities. A bridal shower brunch is usually an intimate affair, offering a small, laid-back setting. A brunch is one of the easiest and most budget-friendly showers to host.
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Things You'll Need
- Guest list
- Invitations
- Centerpieces
- Pictures of the bride and groom
- Tablecloths
- Napkins
- Plates
- Cups
- Utensils
- Mini quiche
- Muffins
- Ham or bacon
- Belgian waffles
- Mimosas
- Coffee and tea
- Orange juice
- Apple juice
- Favors
Instructions
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Ask the bride for the guest list before you decide on a location. Choose a location that will comfortably accommodate the bride's guests. Throw a small shower at your home or a large brunch at a local banquet hall or restaurant.
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Create your own invitations to send out to guests. Use a computer to create one-of-a-kind invitations that match the theme of the wedding. Print the invitations on paper that matches the wedding colors. This saves on time and money because there is no writing involved, and buying paper is usually cheaper than buying many packages of invitations.
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Decorate your home or the rented venue with pieces that complement the bride's wedding theme and colors. Create centerpieces with seasonal flowers and accent them with the wedding colors. Place pictures of the bride and groom on a table for guests to enjoy.
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Buy plates, napkins, cups and utensils if the shower is informal. Match the paper and plastic products with the wedding colors. Use fancy china or decorative plates and bowls of your own if the shower is small and you are hosting the event in your home.
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Buy brunch items, such as mini quiche, muffins, ham or bacon, and Belgian waffles, from a wholesale store if the budget is limited. For a catered shower, discuss menu options with the caterer or chef at the shower venue. Ask for the bride's input before finalizing the menu, adding some of her favorite dishes.
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Offer a variety of beverages for the guests to enjoy. Offer mimosas or champagne for guests old enough to drink alcohol. Set up an area with different kinds of coffee and tea. Provide different kinds of juice, such as orange and apple, or make a punch with ginger ale, sherbet and fruit punch.
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Make or buy favors for the guests to take home. Create chocolate lollipops in the shape of a bride and groom from candy molds or give each guest a small picture frame magnet with a picture of the bride and groom inside. Let your budget dictate how elaborate the favors will be.
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Tips & Warnings
When in doubt about food or decorations, ask the bride for her input.
Ask the guests to RSVP so that there are enough chairs, tables and food.
References
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