Wedding season is upon us which means that bridal showers are in full swing! Planning a beautiful bridal shower can be so much fun and it does not have to be difficult. A bridal shower is a fun, memorable experience for the bride and her guests. Planning the perfect shower is simple to do once you have the right idea. Here are some tips that will help you make you’re the bridal shower you are planning an absolutely incredible experience for all involved.

Location Perhaps the most important element of all to planning a beautiful shower, besides the bride of course, is finding a location to suit your needs. Take advantage of beautiful weather and have a back yard garden tea party at your home or the home of a friend or family member. If you are looking for a little more elegance or an indoor location, many restaurants will happily accommodate bridal showers as well as halls and conference rooms. Don’t forget your home either; if you have the space to accommodate your guests hosting a bridal shower at home is an excellent option.

Invitations The invitations for the bridal shower you are planning will set the first impression and give the guests an idea of what to expect. Bridal shower invitations can be traditional or modern. They do not have to fit within the theme of the wedding, but including wedding colors of the bride and groom can add unique flair. Many party supply stores offer premade invitations that are easy to fill in. If you are crafty, consider creating the invitations yourself! Make sure you mail invitations with plenty of time for guests to RSVP. Generally, four weeks in advance of the shower is an appropriate time to send invitations so your guests can plan accordingly. It is usually acceptable to include information about where the bride and groom have registered to help guide shower guests in purchasing a gift if they desire to do so.

Get Your Guests Involved Bridal shower guests love to be a bigger part of the event. Provide a recipe card to each guest in their invitation and encourage them to share their favorite recipe with the bride and groom. Collect the recipes as guests arrive and present the guest of honor with a wonderful collection of recipes to help them begin their new life! Another fun idea is to have everyone share their favorite or most meaningful relationship advice in a beautiful keepsake journal. The bride and groom will love being able to reflect on the words of wisdom from friends and family. Bridal shower games can be fun too, while most are silly and superstitious, they are sure to get a laugh out of the crowd.

Bridal showers are big milestones and important celebrations. A bridal shower is an event that will create memories that will last a lifetime. The most important thing is to remember to have fun in the process! The bride to be will certainly appreciate your efforts and so will your party guests.