| Bridal Shower Checklist |
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| 5 - 8 Weeks before the shower |
- Set a shower date
- Check with the bride, bride's mother, groom's mother and attendants to be sure they can attend
- Make a guest list/decide on number of guests
- Speak with the bride, groom's mother, and bride's mother for guest ideas
- Decide on women only or Couples
- Choose a location (home, restaurant, hotel)
- Plan the menu and event time
- Serve snacks, finger foods, small sandwiches, beverages etc. This best done in the early afternoon between lunch and dinner.
- Have the event catered - Can be done either at lunch or dinner
- Have a buffet or potluck - Can be done either at lunch or dinner
- Have the event at a restaurant (depending on guest list).
- Decide on a theme for the event (if desired)
- Purchase or make invitations
- Include the RSVP by date and contact information
- Include the theme (if applicable)
- Include registry information (if applicable)
- Order or Prepare map or directions to event
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| 3 - 4 Weeks before the event |
- Prepare and mail invitations with directions
- Finalize the menu
- Place order for the cake if desired (if applicable)
- Choose and purchase decorations and party favours
- Choose a centerpiece
- Order special balloons
- Purchase plates/napkins/utensils, etc.
- Purchase streamers
- Order party rentals (tables, chairs, linens, serving accessories, themed decorations, etc)
- Decide on games and purchase prizes
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| 1 Week before the event |
- Determine accurate guest count and confirm with caterer if necessary
- Purchase gift for the guest of honor or organize a group gift
- Place order for food platters/sandwiches to me made by vendors (if applicable)
- Choose background music
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| 1 Day before the event |
- Purchase food and prepare platters and/or pick up any special food platters ordered
- Purchase beverages
- Make sure camera has film and/or video camera is loaded and has batteries, etc
- Wrap gifts for game winners and review game instructions
- Wrap your gift
- Buy flowers
- Pick up cake
- Pick up any party rentals not being delivered
- Clean your house and party areas
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| Day of the event |
- Decorate
- Place flowers on the tables, on buffet table and /or restroom
- Buy bread or rolls and any last minute items
- Buy ice (If needed)
- Display foods out on buffet table
- Prepare area for gifts (gift table)
- Pick up or prepare balloons
- Set up tables. Place party favours on tables
- Set out beverages, glassware, blender, ice, coffee and condiments
- Write down the gifts the bride receives along with who gave the gift (either in a card or separate sheet of paper) so the bride can easily make Thank you cards.
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