The Ultimate Bridal Shower Checklist
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This checklist has everything you need for hosting a bridal shower. All of the small details and task 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 guest list and theme.
If it 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 the date and time. This would be a great time to create an event or page on social media reminding people the date and time of the event.
If there is more hostess. 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 guest list
If you are having the bridal shower at a Banquet hall or restaurant, make the 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 Pintrest 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 artist and get a quote if necessary.
Determine the games you will be playing and start collecting materials for that.
Four to Six Weeks Before
Determine the number and type of games prizes you will have.
Make or purchase party favors.
Create menu and collect recipes.
Make food and liquor checklist.
Reserve any rental items.
Mail out invitations
When guests are confirmed make place cards for tables.
Three Weeks Before
If there are other hostesses 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 that 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 date and time and make sure you both are on the same page.
Wrap game prizes.
One Week Before
Get final number of guests and call guests that 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 checklist to make sure everything is completed so far. Check in with the other hostess to see if they need help with anything.
Check delivery or pick up time for the florist if applicable.
Collect tables, chairs serving items 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 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 other hostess or fiend 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 covers 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?
