How to Plan a Bridesmaid's Brunch
A bridesmaid's brunch is a wonderful way to begin your special day. Spending a few hours with your close friends and those helping in your wedding is a great way to say thank you and to relax before the pace picks up and you're off to the altar. Use your bridesmaid's brunch as a time to give bridesmaid's gifts and let your special friends know how much they mean to you. Does this Spark an idea?
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Decide on a location for your brunch. Consider a small room at the hotel where your bridesmaids are staying. If most of your party is local, use a location that's comfortable and familiar, or have your brunch at home.
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Choose a menu that isn't too heavy but will keep everyone from going hungry before the reception. Fruit, quiche, croissants and light sandwiches make a nice meal without being too filling.
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Decorate your tables in your wedding colors. Keep it simple, as the idea for the brunch is a time to relax. Use fresh cut flowers and simple place cards. Place the bridesmaid's gifts at each place setting.
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Go casual. Since the main idea is time with close friends, encourage everyone to come casual and comfortable if you plan a party at home.
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Give everyone plenty of time to eat, open their gifts and then get ready for the wedding. Think about adding some special elements, like having the girl's hair and make up done at the party or pedicures for everyone.
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Take a few minutes to say a few words before the fun begins. This would be a good time for the mother of the bride to talk about her daughter's friends. If the groom's mother is present, give her a chance to say a few words also.
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Tips & Warnings
A great idea for bridesmaid's gifts is to give each girl the jewelry she is to wear in the wedding. It's a great practical keepsake, and something they'll use over and over.
