When do you have a bridal shower?

Re: When do you have a bridal shower?

• cmeyer3946 member

  

  July 2010 edited December 2011

  It's totally up to you guys.  The way my MOH didit I think worked best for us.  I had a list of "VIPs" that I really would be sad if they couldn't make it for the festivities and then a list of the rest of the ladies.  She emailed all 10 of the girls on the VIP list and she asked which weekend date over the next 3 months would work best for them.  The one that everyone could attend worked out!  My shower is Aug 28 and my wedding is Oct 9.  I think anywhere is the 1 week to 5-6 months out is totally acceptable.

  

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• babybchbum member

  

  July 2010 edited December 2011

  I had mine 3 1/2 months before our wedding, Brides really aren't supposed to plan their own shower. Generally they are surprises.
  
  My BMs did a tea Party Theme had some finger foods and tea, they had a few games we played and then I opened my gifts as my MOH created my Bow bouquet.
  

  
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• Melis1273

  

  July 2010 edited December 2011

  I find so many things these days are pretty much what ever you want. 
  Personally, I tend to agree that you shouldn't be planning your shower & it should be a surprise!  I can completely understand if there are little hints (like VIP's) that the bride wants the bridal party to work with.   Is there someone other than you that your sister to partner with, to figure all the detailks out?  Maybe the mothers' or other bridal party gals (if you have them) could give her ideas or suggestions so that it is one less thing you have to worry about!
  
  One of my BM's sent me a "fake" invite to her husband's surprise 40th bday party.  I really had no clue...until we arrived at the restaurant and my FI said we were here for the Branca party, the hostess didn't know what he was talking about!  After some mysterious words/looks being exchanged between them and her excusing herself to talk to the manager, the cat was out of the bag as they led us to outside patio where everyone was waiting!  I even brought a b-day gift!  We had a great lunch and cocktails, opened gifts, chatted, had some dessert and went home after about 3-4 hrs - no games at mine LOL

  updated: 8/23 the wedding plan 60 in the mail 42 Bags are packed 18 Missing the fun

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• Mrs.Farrell To Be

  

  July 2010 edited December 2011

  Yeah I dont want to plan my own party lol but she doesnt know Id rather not even have one lol. but she wanted too but with my help. Thanks for all you input.

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• Kristin789 member

  

  July 2010 edited December 2011

  I wanted to co-host a shower way ahead of the date, and I was pulled up sharp by four older women I work with, who told me clearly that HERE IN THE SOUTH, WE REALLY DO FOLLOW ETIQUETTE - and showers can only be held in the 6-week window prior to the event.  So we moved the shower date into that window.
  
  Lots of links to articles, etc. here:
  http://wedding.theknot.com/bridesmaids-mother-of-the-bride/bridal-shower-ideas.aspx

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• Mrs.Farrell To Be

  

  August 2010 edited December 2011

  Oh cool thanks i will check out that link. I dont mine co hosting its probably better since my sisters dont know my friends here. Plus I will aleast know whats going on.:-)

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