A Bridal Shower is the classic way to shower the bride with gifts from her registry or for her honeymoon.  Another bonus: the wedding party gets to know one another a little better before the big day.  To help you get started, here are the main areas to consider as you plan the event:

Select a Date - Bridal Showers are typically held 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding.  Speak with the bride to pick a date that is most convenient.  Keep in mind that if some people live out of town, they may want to travel to your event, so send out invitations in time to give people enough advance notice.

Pick out a Theme - A bridal shower idea, or theme, can be based off the bride's colors for her wedding, an element of her invitation, or something that you know she really likes.  Is she a big fan of margaritas?  Why not give her a Fiesta-themed bridal shower?  

Food - Decide what type of food fits with your theme, and plan your menu accordingly. Decide which elements of the meal you are going to pre-buy and which ones you will prepare yourself.  A Simple Feast for a bridal shower can be served buffet-style or as a seated meal - what suits your function best?  

Decorations - You will want to create an environment incorporating your theme. Decorating can be as simple as picking one color from the invitations for simple bunches of flowers around the room, or you take it further by buying bridal shower decorations or making your own using our suggestions.

Favors - You should offer unique favors at the bridal shower for the guests to take with them to remember the event.  We will show you how to create beautiful, thoughtful favors without breaking the bank or your schedule.

The key to a Simple Feast is organization.  Use The Simple Feast's Event Planning Checklist for a Bridal Shower as your guide to create a memorable event.