eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.
There are 22 videos in this series:
Host a couple's wedding shower by planning an event both the bride and groom will enjoy and inviting close wedding guests. Make a theme for a couple's wedding shower with advice from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
A honey-do bridal shower is a home improvement themed wedding shower that is usually co-ed and includes hardware and home improvement gifts. Host a honey-do bridal shower using invitations and games with a home repair theme and tips from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
Host a kitchen bridal shower by having everyone help cook a meal at a cooking class or inviting everyone to bring their favorite recipe. Use a cooking theme on the invitations and decorations for kitchen bridal showers with help from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
Host a lingerie bridal shower by finding out the bride's boundaries, as well as her size and what she likes in lingerie. Keep lingerie bridal showers private and with only close friends using insight from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
Host a shower for a second wedding by consulting with the bride to find out what type of theme she would like have. Consider throwing a co-ed shower for a second wedding, with new and interesting games, using advice from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
Host a tea party bridal shower for very feminine brides by using different flavored teas, tiny cakes and sandwiches with no crust. Use china tea cups as favors for a tea party bridal shower with tips from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
Host a theme wedding shower by discussing with the bride what she likes and carrying the theme through with invitations, decorations and gifts. Be creative with themed wedding showers using instructions from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
Host a wedding shower by consulting the bride on her desires, making a guest list of people attending the wedding and finding a location for the shower. Create a theme and have the bride register for gifts before a wedding shower with advice from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
Host a wedding shower at work by keeping the events low-key, with a simple cake, a group gift and an easy lunch. Consult with the boss or the head of HR before throwing a work-related wedding shower using insight from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
An around-the-clock bridal shower has a time theme in which each guest brings a gift appropriate for a different time of the day. Incorporate clocks and watches into the decorations and invitations of an around-the-clock bridal shower using advice from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
Talk to a bride to determine the best time for a wedding shower, though generally four to six weeks before the wedding is appropriate. Send out wedding shower invitations only after the wedding invitations have been mailed, and consider other information from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
For a wedding shower, include guests who will are invited to the wedding and only close friends and family. Discuss the wedding shower guest list with the bride using suggestions from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
Organize a rehearsal dinner by picking a restaurant near the rehearsal site and inviting anyone in the wedding party, as well as family and out-of-town guests. Include the dress code for a rehearsal dinner, along with directions, using insight from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding rehearsals.
Plan a bachelor or bachelorette party by discussing what the bride or groom want to do and keeping things fun and creative. Be sure to arrange transportation for a bachelor or bachelorette party if drinking is involved with tips from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding parties.
Plan a bachelor party by considering creative alternatives to the typical bachelor party, such as an adventure trip, playing paintball or going to a local casino. Make sure the groom approves of bachelor party ideas with tips from a wedding planner in this free video on bachelor parties.
Plan a bachelorette party by getting a small group of ladies close to the bride together for a fun event, such as a night of partying or a day spa. Have the bride wear a veil during the bachelorette party to get special treatment and free drinks with tips from a wedding planner in this free video on bachelorette parties.
A bridesmaid's luncheon is typically planned by the bride or the bride's mother to show appreciation to the bridesmaids for all the hard work they have done. Take bridesmaids out to lunch or to a spa with advice from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
Plan a rehearsal dinner at a nearby restaurant, inviting the bridal party and their dates, family and out of town guests. Give the bridal party their appreciation gifts during the rehearsal dinner with tips from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding rehearsals.
A stag and doe party is a fund-raising event designed to help the bride and groom raise money by selling tickets to a big party. Keep costs low and sell lots of tickets at a stag and doe party with advice from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding parties.
To plan a wedding shower, consult with the bride about the guest list and pick either a restaurant or a house to have food, games and presents. Get creative with a wedding shower by going out for margaritas or doing karaoke with help from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
Throw a bachelorette party by discussing the brides boundaries and going out for food, drinks and dancing or a spa day. Let everyone pay their own way during a bachelorette party with advice from a wedding planner in this free video on bachelorette parties.
Don't over-think the wording on rehearsal dinner invitations, but be sure to credit whoever is throwing the party. Include the restaurant, the time and directions to the rehearsal dinner location on invitations with instructions from a wedding planner in this free video on wedding showers.
Planning a wedding is no small endeavor. There are hundreds of details to account for, like the cake, decorations, cocktails, menus and entertainment. Most importantly, planning a wedding requires tying all of the individual aspects together into a cohesive theme. With so many details to consider, it is sometimes wise to hire a specialist in the field. Wedding showers are a great way to celebrate an upcoming wedding with close friends and family. In this free video series on wedding planning, an experienced wedding planner offers wedding shower ideas. Learn how to plan and host a wedding or bridal shower, whether it be a couples shower, a themed shower, a work related shower or a tea party. Get tips on who to invite and how to throw a bachelor or bachelorette party as well. Host the perfect celebration with this all-inclusive wedding showers guide.
Laura Guerrie Laura Guerrie is the owner of Rebel Belle Weddings, a Los Angeles-based wedding planning business specializing in “coloring outside the lines.” Her clients love her fresh, down-to-earth style and her strong belief that a wedding should be whatever the couple dreams it to be. From bars to ballrooms, simple to elaborate, creative to over-the-top, Guerrie is not afraid to bend the rules in order to create spectacular weddings that are more fun, less stress and perfectly suited to each individual couple. Contact her at (818) 669-4063 or on her website.dkdk
Read More
Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
