What is a bridal shower?

The bridal shower is a pre wedding party for the bride and her close female friends

Who organises the bridal shower?
This is the job of the maid of honour or bridesmaid.

What factors should be considered when organising the bridal shower?
This can vary depending on the various factors.

• Budget of all of the attendees
• Available Dates
• Location Restrictions
• Age Range

What type of bridal showers are there?
Some suggestions for bridal showers include:

• Meal in a restaurant
• Pampering day at a health spa - Click here to save 25%
• Activity day
• Pub crawl
• Night in
• Weekend city break
• Concert
• West end show
• Day on a barge
• Irish Dance Party
• Balloon Flight - click here to save 17%

Please be sensitive
When organising a bridal shower please take into consideration the bride to be. Remember to keep it tasteful if the being otherwise would offend.

Costs
The cost will depend on what you organise but normally the price will be borne by each attending guest.

Gifts
It is usual to present the bride with a gift at her bridal shower. If you are not sure what present to get, then click here for some ideas.

Dressing Up Ideas

Whether you are staying in or going out for the bridal shower why not get in the mood by dressing up. Ideas include

• Complete dressing up outfit - for example why not dress up for the night as Vicky Pollard (click here to see our costumes)
• Just a wig - for example why not make it a grease theme (click here to see our wigs)
• Use an accessory - for example why not wear out a Hawain garland (click here to see our accessories)

Occupy the kids

Do you ned to occupy the kids whilst you are at the shower. We have found a great online learning toddler website. www.webtots.co.uk

Games to play

Do you need some game ideas for your bridal shower? click here