How to Greet People at a Bridal Shower

Bridal showers are an occasion for people close to both the bride and groom to come together and celebrate their impending marriage. These events tend to draw a wide variety of people, who have previously never met. As a bridesmaid, or the host of a bridal shower, it is your job to make sure that guests feel comfortable at the party. These people were kind enough to take time out of their day to come to the party, so you need to show them how much you appreciate their effort.

Instructions

1. Stand at the entrance to the party so you are able to greet each guest as she arrives. If you don't know all of the guests, invite someone else to stand with you who is already acquainted with the guests you haven't met yet.

2. Take the coat of each guest as she walks in the door. This is a nice gesture, and keeps the room that the shower is being held in free of extra clutter.

3. Point the guests in the direction of the gift table, so they can put their gifts for the bride down. You can also just take the gifts from them at the door, and put them on the gift table yourself.

4. Invite guests to partake in any refreshments that are already out. Many times people need to be told that it's alright to start eating and drinking, as they don't want to impose.

5. Direct guests to their seats if you have specific seating arrangements that you would like them to follow. If not, make sure to tell them to sit wherever they want.

6. Introduce guests to one another, if possible. This may not be a realistic idea at larger showers, but will work for smaller ones. At the very least, if a person comes alone and doesn't know anyone else, help her find someone to sit with. This helps her to enjoy the shower more.

References

• Bridesmaid Aids; Bridal Showers; Ellen Horowitz, et al.
• Old Fashioned Living; Bridal Shower Etiquette; Joanna Cali