The Ultimate Bridal Shower Checklist

This checklist has everything you need to host a bridal shower. All of the small details and tasks to complete are all together from start to finish. Here are the tasks you will need to complete from eight weeks to the day of the bridal shower.

Checklist

Six to Eight Weeks Before

Discuss your plans with the bride. Determine the guest list and theme.

If it is a surprise bridal shower, contact the mother of the bride or the fiancé. Tell them your plans and get input for the theme to determine the guest list.

Once the date is set, make sure that everyone is aware of it. This would be a great time to create an event or page on social media reminding people of the date and time of the event.

If there is more hostesses. Meet with them and develop a plan. Come up with a list of duties for everyone. Discuss the budget theme and guest list other ideas.

Set Budget

Create a guest list

If you are having the bridal shower at a Banquet hall or restaurant, deposit for the space.

Determine the type of bridal shower you will be hosting.

Buy invitations

Address envelopes have an RSVP date. The RSVP date should be at least one week prior to the event. Your telephone number should be on the invitation so the guest could RSVP directly to you.

Browse Pinterest and Instagram for decorating ideas. Visit your local party supply store or Craft stores for materials.

If you are co-hosting, split the responsibilities and decoration costs with another hostess.

Reserve caterers, servers, and clean assistance in advance.

Contact musicians, entertainers, and other artists and get a quote if necessary.

Determine the games you will be playing and start collecting materials for them.

Four to Six Weeks Before

Determine the number and type of game prizes you will have.

Make or purchase party favors.

Create ma enu and collect recipes.

Make a food and drink checklist.

Reserve any rental items.

Mail out invitations

When guests are confirmed, make place cards for tables.

Three Weeks Before

If other hostesses are planning the shower, have a meeting and check on everyone’s progress.

Assign food and drink duties for the bridal shower.

Finish shopping for decorations.

Finalize party favors.

Two Weeks Before

Buy “Bride to Be” Ribbon.

Assign someone who is in charge of recording who bought gifts.

Do all major cleaning.

If the bridal shower is being held at a hotel or club, finalize the menu with them. Confirm date and time.

Order or make floral centerpieces.

Get in touch with caterers and entertainers to make sure they are aware of the date and time, and make sure you both are on the same page.

Wrap game prizes.

One Week Before

Get a final number of guests and call guests who have not responded. This is important for a sit down meal.

Make parking arrangements.

Prepare food that could be frozen ahead of time.

Start decorating.

Get your outfit ready. Take it to the cleaners or get it tailored if necessary.

Clean and polish silver.

Clean the house if you are hosting the bridal shower there.

Two Days Before

Review the checklist to make sure everything is completed so far. Check in with the other hostess to see if they need help with anything.

Check the delivery or pickup time for the florist if applicable.

Collect tables, chairs, serving item,s and anything else you need to borrow.

Wash china and crystal.

Make sure all linen is pressed.

The Day Before

Make food that could be stored overnight.

Clean fruit and vegetables and get them ready for slicing.

Recheck delivery times and rental items.

Finish decorating.

Get ice.

Set up the gift table.

Take a hot shower or bath, relax, and get a good night’s sleep for the big day!

Day of the Shower

Have another hostess or friend come early to help with last-minute details.

Finish preparing food.

Make punches and juices.

Place food on serving dishes and garnish.

Make sure you have time to get dressed.

If serving finger foods, set them out just before guests arrive. Congratulations! You’ve made it to the bridal shower! This checklist will help you accomplish a stunning bridal shower and cover all of the details in planning it. Be sure to remain calm and get help with the many tasks on this list.

Conclusion

In conclusion, You should have fun planning and hosting a bridal shower. And the most important thing is to make sure you and the bride are happy and have a great time with your guests.

What part of the checklist are you on? How long is it until the shower? What tasks are you working on right now?