Planning a Bridal Shower: Bridal Shower Checklist

Throwing a Bridal Shower is one of the best ways to celebrate the bride-to-be. It’s time to make her feel special ahead of her big day and planning a Bridal Shower is a lot of fun. Filled with fun décor, gifts, and maybe even some bubbly, Bridal Showers are one of the first pre-wedding events where friends and family get to meet each other. That said, planning a shower can feel kind of daunting if you’re not sure where to start and what to focus your time on. We’ve put together an easy-to-follow bridal shower planning checklist to ensure each guest has a blast!

4-6 Months Before the Wedding…

1. Decide on a budget

Before choosing a theme and deciding on a menu, you’ll need to figure out some of the logistics of the shower. Arguably the most important part of planning is deciding on (and sticking to!) a budget. Without a budget, it’s easy to go overboard with things like flower arrangements, centre pieces, appetizers, cute wall banners, and more. Be honest with yourself about how much you can realistically afford – a bridal shower shouldn’t break the bank! Many memorable and beautiful Bridal Showers have been created on the tightest of budgets, so whatever you are working with, rest assured you and your girlfriends will have a wonderful party!

2. Set a date

Bridal showers should be held between two weeks and two months before the wedding. Be sure to check with the bride to make sure the day works for her and the key people she wants to attend.

3. Create a guest list

After settling on a date and time, you’ll need to figure out how many people will be attending. Once determining a ballpark number (usually between 10 to 30 guests), ask the bride to compile a draft guest list. Remember to include addresses and emails depending on how you intend to send out the invites.

4. Pick a location

Once the date is determ