You should plan a Bridal Shower to be held about one month prior to the Wedding and only after the Bride has registered somewhere. If the Bride has a lot of family that won't be in town, you can have two showers -- one for the locals and one for the out-of-towners. This still complicates things as most people only fly in for a few days prior to the wedding and with all the planning and finishing touches the bride may not have time for a second shower so close to the wedding date.
Also keep these points in mind
* Most bridal showers are given during the afternoon as this leaves it open to good weather and perhaps an outdoor event and the time is around 1 PM - 5 PM. There is nothing wrong with having a bridal shower and it's the choice of the hostess involved and the time for that would be 7 PM - 11 PM.
After the weddinginvitations have been sent; so that would be no sooner that 6-8 weeks before the wedding and no closer than a week before the wedding. Safely, I'd say 3-4 weeks prior to the wedding. The bride may be having multiple showers given for her - you'll need to coordinate these dates. Remember, nobody should be invited to the shower unless they are invited to the wedding. AND immediate family members (mothers, sisters, grandmothers - either side) should never give the shower - tacky. Aunts, cousins, bridesmaids, etc.... are those that should be giving these parties.
A bridal shower is one of those parties that are fun and practical at the same time. The obvious reason for a shower is to give things to the future married couple that will help them establish a home together. But the underlying reason for a bridal shower is that it's a nice occasion for the close family and friends of the bride to spend relaxed time with her before the big wedding day. It's a time for sharing funny stories, for relatives to give advice to the bride, and for friends to show their support. The bride is the princess of the day, so be sure that in your planning you don't do anything that will make her feel uncomfortable.
A bridal shower is commonly hosted by the maid-of-honor and bridesmaids. Although it was once considered poor etiquette for family members of the bride to host the shower, it is now acceptable. Here are some other considerations as you plan a shower:
Befor the wedding and it's to celibrate that the couple is getting married.
On some occasions there is a mixed bridal shower, but if that is not announced in the bridal shower then no, the groom should stay away from the bridal shower and only be there at the end of the bridal shower to pick up his bride to be after the shower is over.
Jammies can be given as a shower gift. They should be nice looking pajamas.
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http://www.ehow.com/how_4922215_send-bridal-shower-invitations.html That should answer mailing out questions. Have fun! Kath
Whether you know the bride or not you should bring a gift to her bridal shower. You also have the right to not attend the wedding shower especially if you are not invited to the wedding.
Generally the Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids get together and have a Bridal Shower or, the mother of the bride may have one as well. Whomever has the bridal shower pays for it and they have the right to ask guests that they know to contribute some of the food if they so wish.
Yes, two different gifts should be given to the person who is having their birthday on the day of their bridal shower. You could divide the amount of money you intend on spending on this person and buy two gifts.
It is common to have a 'theme bridal shower,' but generally it's lingerie items that are given to the bride. However, it seems anything goes. However shoes and clothing does not fit into the factor because the bridal shower does not include anything to do with the groom. At least lingerie is something of him to admire on his new bride; but clothing and shoes are different. It would be wiser to go with lingerie.
Yes it is etiquette to have a bridal shower for a second wedding.
Unless the bride/couple has specifically requested that there NOT be a bridal shower, they are always acceptable. Attention should be paid to holding the shower in a location and with a theme with which the bride will be comfortable.
There isn't a set time frame between a bridal shower and the wedding. Normally, it is best to have the bridal shower at least a month prior to the wedding.