It’s party time! The day is finally here. You have worked so hard planning and setting up all of the decorations. Now it is time to have fun. What should you be doing? The planning part is okay because the guests and the bride in your presence the whole time. Here are some things you should remember to do the day of the bridal shower.
Day of bridal shower.
Greet guests
This is a no brianer but make sure your guests are welcomed when they arrive. As the hostess, you know who all the guests are. You are the connection between all of the guests and the bride. Introduce each guest to at least one other person, this gets people mingling so it not so quiet.
Bride arrives after guests
If it is a surprise shower, the bride should arrive at least 30 minutes after all of the guests have arrived. Be sure to assign a person the be the “look out” for when the bride arrives so everyone is prepared to yell “surprise!”
Decorate the bride
When the bride arrives, be sure to present her with any special items she should be wearing for the bridal shower. For example, present her “Bride to Be” sash or lei.
Follow your timeline
Be sure to follow you schedule as planned. Make sure that activities, food and games start at their scheduled time (give or take). It is good to keep the bridal shower flowing because you do not want it to be too long.
Go with the flow
It important to follow the mood of the bridal shower. If your guests are having a lot of fun with a certain activity, keep it going. Be sure that every one is having a good time. You do not want to rush your guest, but you don’t want them waiting and wondering what is next .
Help with presents
Help the bride put her presents in her car.
Conclusion
In conclusion, these are the simple rules to follow the day of the bridal shower. Throughout the shower some on these thing will come automatically. The most important thing is to have a good time with your guests and the bride-to-be.
Source
Clark, B (2000) Bridal Showers: Special Touches and Unique Ideas For Throwing a Fabulous Shower. Carpintera, CA: Wilshire Publications.