How to Host an Around the Clock Bridal Shower

An around the clock bridal shower is one that will appeal to a large audience. Guests bring gifts based on different times of day. The gifts can be serious or humorous. This is a classic bridal shower theme that even your grandmother will remember fondly.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Clock themed items as decorations and centerpieces
• Guest list
• Invitations
• Clocks
• Location for bridal shower

1. Create a guest list and set a date for the shower. Once this is done you can choose a location for the around the clock bridal shower.

2. Divide up time periods or hours among your guests. Assign a time period to each guest. They will bring a gift that is appropriate for that time of day.

3. Make invitations for the around the clock bridal shower. Explain the theme and give each person their chosen hour to select a gift for the bride.

4. Choose fun decorations for your around the clock bridal shower. A classic idea is to place many types of clocks around the room.

5. Select centerpieces that match the shower theme. Small clocks or timers with flowers or balloons could be a great idea.

6. Open gifts from guests starting with an early morning hour such as six in the morning. Continue through the 24 hours.

7. Find fun bridal shower games to play that incorporate time and the bride's personality.

Tips & Warnings

• An around the clock shower is perfect for a large group of people. Encourage guests to stay as long as possible. If they can only come for a certain time period, have them choose an appropriate gift for the time they will attend.
• To decorate the room, consider asking your guests to each bring a clock to help make the room look unique.
• A clock is a very classic around the clock bridal shower gift.