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Bridal showers consist of so many things, such as the decorations, games, gifts, as well as the guests, the hostess and of course the bride-to-be. Planning a bridal shower is not always easy, but despite of this, the main goal is to make the celebration still as perfect as possible. The host of the bridal shower is basically not the bride, but her maid of honor. Her maid of honor, as the hostess, is the one responsible of planning what ideas needed to make the party successful. It might be very challenging to be a hostess, but with a carefully planned event, nothing would go wrong.
Hosting a bridal shower alone can make an extraordinary gift to the bride-to-be. So, it'll be inappropriate to include your friend's fund. Let's say, it would be a smart idea if you start the plan by determining your budget preference. This way, you can avoid overspending the budget over the things you should have not purchase.
It is also good to put a theme to the bridal shower. There are so many theme ideas to choose from, but choose only the one that best suits the bride's personality. The theme will basically tell you what type of decors, favors, food and games you need to have, making the entire process a lot easier for you. Theme choices include, tropical theme, beach shower theme, lingerie theme...etc.
Again, your choice of decors should be according to theme of the party. For instance if you have a beach themed bridal shower, you need to pick beach-like decorations as well. There are so many bridal shower decorations to choose from, and they are all available at wide party shops.
Of course, you need to jazz up the party by providing shower games. There are so many traditional bridal shower games, as well modern ones. Commonly used games are guessing games and trivia about the bride and groom. You'll be able to throw a big laugh by those silly games! Other games need specific materials, and these materials are also available in many party shop outlets.
Of course, you don't want to end the party without thanking the guests. Bridal shower favors are used to thank guests for the time they spent with the bride-to-be. This is the most easy and special way to show appreciation not only to the guests but also to bridesmaids. There are so many shower favors available in the market, from simple and affordable bridal shower favors to elegant and expensive ones.
You can even find personalized favors! These are made straight from the buyers idea.
Lastly, when you think of bridal shower, it should have lots of gifts. This occasion is the perfect time to shower the bride-to-be with lots of gifts. Bridal shower gifts are usually household wares and other thing she can use in her new life. There are also gifts that are meant to be given to the bridesmaids. Traditional bridesmaids gifts often given during showers, and these gifts are usually the things that bridesmaids can use at the wedding. Bridesmaids gifts include jewelry gifts, personalized tote bags, shirts, compact mirrors...etc.
If you have offered to throw the bridal shower, you are probably overwhelmed by all the details and preparation it has involved, and bridal shower games may seem unimportant compared to all the other things you have to do. But, games are a fun and important part of every bridal shower. They serve as great icebreakers if you have several guests who don't know each other and they are an excellent way to save your guests from boredom, no matter how silly they may seem. If you're unsure of how many games to play, how long they will take, or even what games you should play, here is a list of some great bridal shower games and about how much time each one will take.
1.)A great icebreaker is the “My Name Is, Your Name Is” game. This is a great game, especially if you're sitting in rows or at the same table at the shower. You start at one end and have the first person introduce themselves and how they know the bride. The person next to them does the same thing, the catch is that they have to remember the person that went first's name, as well as how they know the bride. After getting it correct the person next to them does the same thing, except for they have to remember the first and second peoples' names as well as how they each know the bride. This continues on and on until everyone gets a turn, and the last person is left having to say everyone's names and their relationship to the bride. This game may take thirty to forty-five minutes depending on how well your guests catch on and start paying attention.
2.)Another great game is the “Toilet Paper Bride” game. During this game, your guests should divide up in two to three groups and each group selects a “bride”. Once the teams have been set, hand each team two roles of toilet paper. The teams then begin to dress their “bride” in her toilet paper wedding dress, designed by them. At the end of the game, the real bride should look at each dress and select the one she likes the best. This game may take twenty to thirty minutes depending on how much time you give them to complete it.
3.)“I Said, She Said” is a fun game that can be played during the whole shower. At the beginning of the shower, as people are arriving, give them two or three clothespins and have them attach them anywhere on their clothing. Instruct them that any time they hear someone say certain words, like the bride's name, groom's name, or maybe even the word wedding, they get to take one of that person's pin. At the end of the shower, have everyone count their pins. The guest with the most clothespins is the winner.
4.)The “Bride of All Trades” game is a great game that even your youngest guests will enjoy playing. Before the shower purchase an apron and attach all type of kitchen gadgets to it. At the shower have the bride leave the room and slip into the apron. Give all your guests paper and pencils. When everyone is ready have the bride come back into the room and proceed to walk around the room slowly, passing in front of each person and giving them plenty of time to study the apron. You should only keep her in the room for five to ten minutes. Once everyone has had a chance to observe the bride, have her leave the room and then give everyone exactly one minute to compose a list of everything they remember seeing on the apron. After you call time, have everyone put down their pencils and bring the bride back to the room. The person with the longest, correct list is the winner and the apron of goodies should be given to the bride as a gift.
5.)“The Newlywed Shower Game” is a great game just for the bride. Before the shower make plans to interview the groom. Be sure to get the answer to some easy questions and some hard questions, things he thinks only the bride will know about him. At the shower bring the bride up and begin quizzing her with the questions about the groom. While this isn't a great game for everyone, its fun to see just how well the bride-to-be knows her futures husband and laugh about where their answers differ. This game should only take ten to fifteen minutes, any longer than that and it will get boring for your guests.
Not matter what games you select, be sure to get creative! There are some great games out there, so don't be afraid to Google® “Bridal Shower Games”, to get some great ideas. Try to pick some unique games that not everyone has played before to keep things fun and interesting. You should also purchase some prizes! It will make the games more fun and competitive if they know there are prizes involved. So be sure to purchase some nice, useful prizes not just candles or bags of candy. Remember your shower is going to be one of the most memorable parts of your bride's engagement period, so be sure to make it all about her, especially since your party will be a welcome release from all her wedding planning.