A bridal shower is a great event leading up to the wedding where wedding
attendants offer gifts and celebration to the bride and groom. There are lots of
things you can bring to a bridal shower to have a wonderful time. The
bridal shower invitations themselves are a huge part of the shower. But there are some
traditional guidelines for invitations that should be followed. The bridal
shower is typically thrown by the maid of honor, unless other arrangements have
been made. Whoever the host may be, it is important to be familiar with the
traditions.

Who should be invited to the bridal shower? A bridal shower can be just a
women’s event or can be co-ed. It is up to the bride ultimately and whoever is
hosting the shower should check with the bride. Typically the bride will invite
all the women who are invited to the wedding, as well as the bridesmaids,
mothers, and grandmothers.

Where should be the location of the bridal shower? Typically the shower is
held at the house of the maid of honor, or at a restaurant. Again, the host
should check with the bride to see what is most convenient for guests and
family. Some showers are long distance, where everyone meets without the guest
of honor who may be in another location. The guests call the bride and describe
the gifts and then wrap them up to await the brides arrival before the wedding.
If the bridal shower is to be held at a restaurant, previous arrangements should
be made with guests about payment, and with the restaurant for reservations.

Should you request an RSVP for the bridal shower? It depends on the type of
party and type of setting. If it is important to have an accurate head count for
the caterer, and RSVP is necessary. If it is more casual type of shower, RSVP
may not be needed. This is completely up to the host.

When should the bridal shower be held? Bridal showers are typically held two
weeks before the wedding. However, with people having to travel long distances,
it is sometime more convenient to have the shower a day or two before the
wedding so everyone is able to attend. Having the bridal shower sometime before
the wedding gives the bride and bridesmaids more time to prepare the week before
the wedding.

What is the bridal shower theme? There are lots of themes for bridal showers. And
invitations can be made to incorporate any of these themes. Whether it be
lingerie, kitchen, hardware, there are invitations to coordinate with any theme.
The theme of the invitation should also reflect the style and personality of the
bride.

For the maid of honor, the bridal shower can be the biggest task before the
wedding. All these factors are very important when choosing invitations for the
bridal shower. Choosing the right
bridal shower invitations that coordinate with the theme,
and sending them at the right time is a great way to start a perfect bridal
shower.  And choosing all the right information to include in the invitation is
just as important. And sending them to the right people will make the bride
happy.