Shower in a Box

Bridal shower planning guide

Below is a list of activities that are crucial to planning a wonderful bridal shower.

First things first:

• Determine who will be involved with hosting the shower
• Set a budget(optional)
• Start compiling the guest list, including mailing addresses. The bride can help you with this part.
• Select a shower theme and/or style
  Take a moment to think about the type of shower you want to give. Talk to the bride to get a feel for what kind of shower she'd like. Do some general reading and brainstorming to help make this decision.
• Put together a general outline of the shower
  Don't get too focused on details at this point!

Details:

The initial detail planning should revolve around gathering all the information that is needed to prepare the invitation. Below is a minimum list of things to decide prior to mailing the invitations.

• Select a date
• Decide WHERE the shower is going to take place
  Check availability and make reservations for the location if applicable
• Decide WHAT is required of the guests, if anything
  This last item is only going to be relevant if you're choosing a theme with which you want the guests to participate in some fashion. For example, if you decide to hold a recipe shower, you'll need to request that each guest bring a copy of her favorite recipe to the shower.

Now, it's time for some action.

• Purchase invites or the materials you need to make them
• Assemble invitations
  Use this invitation checklist to ensure you've included all necessary elements before mailing.
• Mail invitations

Finally, you need to make detailed decisions regarding the menu, decor, and games and activities.