How to throw a wedding shower

Keep wedding shower decorations simple and elegant.

Other than the wedding day, the wedding shower is the most anticipated day in a young bride-to-be's life. Throwing a wedding shower is customarily the duty of the bridesmaids, but the honor can fall upon any close friend or family member. If you happen to be on wedding shower duty, keep reading to find out how you can throw a wedding shower the bride will never forget.

Things You'll Need

• Decorations
• <br>Invitations
• <br>Food
• <br>Beverages
• <br>Games
• <br>Party favors
• <br>Gifts
• <br>Camera

Instructions

1. Set a date for the wedding shower. Since you have to coordinate the schedules of friends and family of the bride, setting a date for the shower is your first order of business. The more time you allow guests before the shower date, the more likely it is guests will attend.

2. Decide on a theme for the wedding shower. If the shower will be attended by family members, keep the shower theme tame enough for all ages to enjoy. The theme of the wedding shower should be simple as gifts are already required, so stick the basics such as an informal luncheon or golf theme so it's easy for shower guests.

3. Send out wedding shower invitations. Be certain to consult the bride for the list of guests since there will likely be out of town family members attending. The invitations should include all the pertinent information including time and date, plus bridal registry information. This will allow the guests to purchase and send gifts ahead of time.

4. Decorate the shower location accordingly. It is customary for wedding showers to be decorated in pastel colors, so keep that in mind. However, if your wedding shower has a theme, don't try to make pastel colors fit.

5. Greet all wedding shower guests at the door, with the bride. Since you're throwing the party, you should receive all guests, direct them where to place gifts, and give them instructions regarding shower games.

6. Hand out party favors as guests leave the shower. Since wedding shower guests come baring gifts, it is customary to provide them with a small gift as well. Don't feel compelled to spend lots of money on the favors, small and simple will go a long way to show your appreciation.

Tips & Warnings

• Get a few wedding shower games books to keep guests entertained.

• <br>Serve appetizers or set up a buffet table for refreshments.

• Avoid throwing an out of date wedding shower by keeping games and themes current.