Who should be invited?

Well, this is the beauty of it! Your bridal shower really can be open to anyone and everyone. If you’re planning on still having a hen do, this could be your opportunity to expand the invite to those with children (who may not fancy partying till 3 am). We would suggest inviting your all-important bridal party (obviously), and then those who may not make it to other events you plan on having. If your maid-of-honour is planning, provide them with a guest list and allow them to take it from there!

Where should it be held?

In all honesty, you can plan a beautiful shower at home! If the weather is on your side, then something outdoors would be perfect. A balloon installation, pampas grass, a little bar complete with cocktails - we can just picture it now. If your bride has a colour scheme for the wedding, perhaps you can roll with that. Don’t overcomplicate things, it’s all about those chilled out vibes, plenty of love, and a whole lot of celebrating.

Finally… what’s the deal with the gifts!?

As we mentioned at the beginning, a bridal shower really was all about the presents. As time has moved on, it’s more about the celebration of a marriage. If you’re looking to shower the bride in gifts (ain’t no one complaining about that), then perhaps provide a budget and a list to ensure nothing is replicated, and the spending doesn’t get out of hand! The lead up to a wedding can be costly (for literally everyone involved), and it’s really something to keep in mind. Regardless, we imagine your bride-to-be will just be excited to get the party started and begin those pre-wedding celebrations!

Bridal Shower

Ella Turner

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