Bridal Shower Ideas for Work
Holding a bridal shower for a co-worker is a touching gesture for anyone about to get married. Chances are she will not be expecting this sort of celebration, so the special attention will be all the more meaningful. Be sure to invite everyone if you work for a small company to prevent hurt feelings or hold the shower on your own time to avoid inter-office tension.
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Appoint an Organizer
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Deciding on a single shower planner will help with allocating jobs as well as securing permission from the boss if you are holding the shower in the office. This person should be someone close to the bride-to-be, as the coordinator will be asked to give gift advice as well as work the party into the bride's schedule if the event is going to be a surprise. The organizer can compile a guest list of the bride's work friends if you are holding the shower outside of the office.
The Shower's Scale
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Because office bridal showers are smaller events than those thrown by the bride's maid of honor, it is customary to keep office-based showers informal. Therefore, invitations can be distributed by email or simply by word of mouth. Decorations and favors are not necessary, but they do add a nice touch to the proceedings. Though these are usually simple affairs, it is the enthusiasm of the party attendants that makes the celebration moving and exciting for the bride.
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The Party's Location
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Though the most convenient place to hold an office bridal shower is at the office itself, perhaps during the lunch hour, this is rather limiting. Not only do you need to keep to a timetable, but you should also invite everyone. If you would prefer to hold the shower with a select few, then hold it outside of office hours. Making a reservation at a restaurant allows you to create more of a party atmosphere and lose track of time for the evening.
Selecting Refreshments
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The refreshments required of an office-based bridal shower are often very simple. Many hosts choose to only provide a cake for the party attendants. However, if the shower is being held during the lunch break, it is considerate to arrange a meal as well. Ask everyone to sign up for a potluck dish to contribute to the event or, if that is too much hassle, request that everyone chip in for a catering service.
Gifts for the Bride
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A traditional way to give a present at a work bridal shower is to ask everyone to contribute to the purchasing of a single gift, which is chosen at the organizer's discretion. However, each party attendant may be asked to bring an individual gift instead. Gifts can be chosen off of her wedding registry, if she has one. A safe alternative is to give a gift card for the bride and her groom.
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