Who Pays for the Bridal Shower?
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A bridal shower is a pre wedding event that the bride to be will look forward to. But bridal shower could cost a pretty penny. With all of the planning and expenses to account for there’s the question of: Who pays for the bridal shower?
Who is responsible for bridal shower expenses?
The host. Whoever decides to host the bridal shower is usually who pays for the bridal shower. This could be a friend, family of the bride or the maid of honor. The host is also responsible for planning, decorating and all the activities of the bridal shower.
HEADS UP!!! If you are the maid of honor and hosting the bridal shower, be sure that you have the funds to do so. You will be also responsible for the bachelorette party so save up. Cheers to you!
How To Ask Someone to Host A Bridal Shower
If you are the bride and want a certain person to host your bridal shower, you want to make sure they have a special title in the wedding. They could be the Maid of honor, bridesmaid or Mother of the groom etc. Just make sure they play a significant role in the wedding. One they have their prestigious title, then ask them if they would host your a bridal shower.
How to Host a Bridal Shower on a Budget
Some budget friendly bridal shower ideas includes hosting a restaurant bridal shower. This takes all of the venue and catering expenses of a bridal shower. This would be ideal for a smaller scale bridal shower. The host reserves the space and pays for the mean and then she’s done.
A bridal shower at a home is also takes out the venue expense.If your home or backyard is big enough, then host the bridal shower there. It will be a good way to show the bride a fabulous party in her honor.
Splitting the bridal shower with the bridesmaids.
If you are the person in charge of the bridal shower, but you are concerned that the bridal shower may be too much for you, ask for help. Get help from other members of the bridal party and see if they would like to co host the bridal shower with you. That way you could split the bill with the co host.
Affordable Bridal Shower Decor Options
Not Paying for the bridal shower?
Well if you know for sure you are not paying for the bridal shower, be sure to get a thoughtful bridal shower gift for the bride. Here are some affordable bridal shower gift ideas.
Conclusion
Who pays for the bridal shower? The person that decides to host the bridal shower. So if you are that person, use these tips for accomplishing an affordable bridal shower. And if you are not hosting the bridal shower, be sure to get a dazzling gift the bride will love.
Follow me on Instagram @bridalshower101. If you are hosting a bridal shower, I would love to see how it came out. tag me in your bridal shower pics on Instagram.
XOXO,
Tyshawna
