My aunt is hosting me a co-ed bridal shower this Sunday and she has shared some details with me that concern me a little. I have never been to a bridal shower before so I was wondering if this stuff was normal.
We are going to have a head table.. and it is being held at a Wedgewood brand golf course. The shower is in the afternoon and there will be a catered lunch buffet with paid for soft drinks. My aunt will also be providing wine. There is also a partial cash bar for hard liquor or beer but we will be in a separate room where we can pull the curtain back to block the bar from view (I am actually really fucking pissed about this). It seems odd to me that alcohol is being considered at all since its an afternoon lunch and my aunt could save money by hosting a dry bridal shower.
My aunt said we needed to have a minimum of 30 guests for this venue catered lunch option. To me that sounds a bit too large for a bridal shower and I tried to explain that may not happen but she insisted that it will; we have 23 people who are attending. She has hand sewn table runners and everyone has assigned seating as in a place setting assigned to them at an assigned table.
There will be two shower games: how well do you know the bride and groom where the guests with the most correct responses receives a gift. The other game is a movie trivia game (fiance works in the film industry and loves movies). I know most people don't like shower games but I think these two are harmless.
I always thought that bridal showers were hosted at a family member's or bridesmaid's home and it was a casual gathering. To me it just feels like we are hosting a second reception as almost the entire guest list attending the wedding is also attending the bridal shower. Maybe I am just having doubts and a bit of anxiety over all of this because I have never been one to enjoy being the center of attention and this seems all a bit much.