Bridal Shower?

Crissy949

So im just curious...

What is the point of a Bridal Shower?

Do you need one?

and whan would it typically take place?

Im starting to hear about them but i have never been to one so i was wondering if you guys where having them, and what are they all about?

(Pardon my ignorance :] )

nessaalwayz

Bridal showers have just kind of become tradition now, but they are definitely not needed.

I am having one - usually your bridal party (or someone else) will throw one in your honor. (My sister / maid of honor is throwing mine) - it can be thrown anytime really, before your wedding - usually around 1-3 months before I guess? 

The point is to "shower the bride with gifts" - you know, all those things you registered for? - For the wedding most people would just give money. 

It's not everyone in the wedding though, just those closest to the bride.

And besides getting gifts, you usually also play some little games, and just celebrate the fact that you will be getting married soon! 

It's definitely a good time!

mercy4

Traditionally, since most brides would be moving out of their parents' home and into their first home, they needed lots of basic stuff (think kitchen mostly).  The point of a bridal shower is definitely to "shower" the bride with necessities and get everyone together as another celebration for the wedding.

You don't need one, but if someone's willing to throw you one, why turn down free gifts and spending time with loved ones?

It should take place in the few months leading up to your wedding.  I would say three months or less.

My friends are throwing me one.  Sometimes people get more than one based on where families are, if you get one from your co-workers, and just having different crowds of people in your life.

kap617

Agree with PP.  Also, since many couples already often have what they need to "set up" a house these days, many people opt to have themed bridal showers like lingerie or kitchen gadgets.

BTCarolus

I've already had a lingerie shower, thrown by an aunt. I really recommend it, if somebody offers. Basically, she only invited my eight closest friends since forever (and my mom, sister, and grandmother). It was very intimate (in a good way) and just really, really enjoyable.

If you have a larger shower, one of the parts that happens a lot in the showers I've been to, (and that I used to think was hokey and I now think is a lot more important), is the married guests giving advice on marriage.

saraschilling88

I am having 2 showers, my Mom & Aunt are throwing one in my hometown for family and some close friends, and my FMIL is throwing one in FI's hometown for family and a few friends (possibly)! 

PPs basically said everything that the shower is about, one shower is in April for me, the other is likely in June (although Mom wanted it sooner).