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Shower Tips As simple as this may sound, plan a shower that you will enjoy pulling together. It will be less stressful for you to take care of details such as cleaning and shopping early. Don’t forget silver, linens and vacuum bags. When making your plans these are the things that you should conquer: Budget: Do not overspend— find out who has what that you can borrow before you rent or buy. Location: The shower should be held wherever is most convenient to the party, including you. Consider weather, number of guests, time of day, temperature control (inside and outside), as well as the location of the bride. Assistance: Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Young adults are usually enthusiastic assistants. Food preparation Serving: The guests should have trays when a table is not available. If serving buffet style be sure to spread it around so the entire party is not cramped around one table. Clean-Up: Have your assistants clean as you go, it will save time in the end. Decorating: Supplies you may need include: |
| - Disposable cameras | - Seating Cards | - Potpourri |
| - Film for your camera | - Relish dishes | - Candles |
| - Guest soaps | - Invitations | - Chairs |
| - Hand towels | - Snack bowls or trays | - Tablecloths |
| - Lotion | - Serving trays | - Ice chest or cooling unit |
| - EXTRA toilet paper | - Centerpieces | - Hot plates |
| - Fresh flowers | - Silk flowers | - Napkins, plates & cups |
| - Music | - Pencils and paper for games | - A corsage for the bride and her mother |
| Atmosphere - Candle in the bathroom - Fresh flowers in the entry hall - Music - Lighting - Coordinated items Choose a theme coordinate: - Invitations - Food - Decorations - Party bomboniere - Centerpieces (fresh or silk) on the gift table and the cake table Simple pleasures can add class and atmosphere to any function. The more original your atmosphere, the longer the event will be remembered. Activities - Shower games - Eating - Any lap trays you may have to purchase could be given away as party bombonieres or prizes - Gift opening -Select a viewable opening area (possibly a corner). Have one of the assistants write down who gave the bride what Guests - Plan the event in stages. Follow the guests lead, watch their moods and try to accommodate. - Try to invite guests who know each other or at least one other person. - Use seating cards for the shower, fill them out as you receive the confirmations - Plan seating so that it promotes conversation - If you have a co-ed shower, separate the spouses to increase extra-marital conversation - Assign the role of photographer to someone who will step out of the crowd for that special shot, but who will not dominate the attentions of the bride. |