by Isthmene

Question by vmbbfreak06: My sis & her fiance have both been married b4 & need help for planning a bridal shower appropriate for this.?
Since they've both been married before I'm not wanting to call it a shower (showering them with gifts isn't necessary). I do however, want to have my sister something. Maybe a gathering just like a "shower" but would be minus the gifts. I just need to know what to call it and exactly what I request the people to do? Do I specify this is not a "gift giving" ordeal? Thanks!
If all you are going to say is who cares, why answer at all.. stupid.

They have been together a while, are recently engaged, and the wedding is in October. A BBQ does sound like a good idea...

I love that... your presence is gift enough!
They each have children from a previous marriage and if it was something for "both" there 4 lovely children would probably be a must. They are a HUGE part of their lives.

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Answer by Lorianntaylor14
Who cares.

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by gabif1fan

When you are in the bridal party and a wedding is coming up, you will need to find out how to plan a bridal shower. Your friend who is the bride-to-be has her own wedding checklist to follow, and your job as a good friend is to surprise her with a wonderful party.

Although your friend who is getting married will likely be feeling over-committed completing all the items on her wedding to-do-list, you can still take some time and ask her a few important questions. Ask her questions that will help you decide how best to fit the bridal shower into her wedding planning. You don't want your friend to feel stressed at all at this party, so make sure that you pick a time that she is comfortable with. Remember she is juggling all sorts of arrangements and details, and has a lot on her mind!

For example, ask your friend if she would prefer a lunchtime shower or a nighttime party.

There is no rule that says it has to be one or the other, so it really is up to what your friend feels will be the most fun for her. Also ask her if there is a certain week or day that she feels would be the best for the party. She might have details about when different bridesmaids or relatives are coming into town that you need to know for your bridal shower planning process. You will also want to communicate with the other bridesmaids about the the organization. It is a great idea to get everyone's input and ideas for the party. Different friends may volunteer to handle different areas of the event.

Once you have the basics of the date and time confirmed, it is time to make your own wedding to-do-list on the specifics of the bridal shower. Similar to a regular wedding checklist, you want to create a countdown covering what planning you should be doing from 3 months out to 1 day before the party.

Items on your list should include the invitations, the guest list, shopping for decorations and party goods, etc. The day before the wedding make sure you get in touch with the other bridesmaids and make sure they are ready and have completed their to-do-lists.

Organizing a bridal shower is a unique and meaningful way to strengthen the bonds of your friendship. If you remember to be detailed, thoughtful and organized, your friend's bridal party will very likely be a day that she always remembers. Your friend will feel loved and supported by the very fact that you are participating in the wedding planning process too.

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by joesuspense

Article by George Meszaros

Historically, brides have been showered with love and gifts on their bridal shower party. Although the maid of honor normally organizes the bridal shower, showers can be organized by anyone close to the bride. To be more politically correct, couples may decide to opt for a couple shower. It is the same concept as a bridal shower, but it is not exclusive to female friends and family. A couple shower enables friends and family to celebrate both bride and groom. Whether it's a bridal shower or a couple shower, planning the event takes considerable effort. So, read on to learn some fun and helpful bridal shower planning tips.

Planning the shower is the responsibility of the honor attendant or honor attendants. It is quite possible for the bride to choose more than one honor attendant. So, it is quite possible that planning the shower would be a team effort. If there is only one maid of honor, she shouldn't hesitate to ask for help from the other bridesmaids, friends, and family.

Hint. Several people involved in the planning process can help, but it can also create conflict.

Choosing the right date for the bridal shower is of paramount importance. There is no rule about how much time before the wedding a shower needs to take place. It can take place several months or a couple of weeks prior the wedding day. Often, bridal showers are planned in the form of a surprise party. Regardless of the date of the shower, guest should be notified well in advance. Make sure that the date doesn't conflict with holidays or other events that would prevent the guests from attending the party.

A bridal shower doesn't need to be an expensive party, but it certainly can be. Be sure that your budget is set early in the planning process. Once your budget has been determined, be sure the required funds are set aside. Don't be a hero and ask for help. Just because you plan the shower, it doesn't mean you have to pay for the whole thing. Unless you are independently wealthy, ask all the bridesmaids to help out.

A bridal shower can be a discreet get together or an extravagant party with some great bridal shower favors. The sky is the limit, and, of course, your budget. If you organize the party, you should know enough about the bride to determine what kind of shower she would enjoy the most. Would she enjoy a relaxed shower at somebody's house, or is she expecting a more formal party in a hotel ballroom? Does she have specific hobbies or interests that would provide an interesting theme for the party?

You should only invite guest to the bridal shower who will also be invited to the wedding. If you are unsure about who should be on the guest list, feel free to ask the bride to help out. If you are organizing a surprise shower, ask the bride's mother or someone who would know about the wedding reception guest list.

It is very smart to include information about where guests can purchase presents in the shower invitations. The guests will appreciate your guidance. After all, it makes it easier for them purchase the proper gifts.

The bridal shower invitations can be traditional cards or even e-cards. Most people have an e-mail address, so an electronic invitation might be a feasible option for your shower. E-cards are not only freely offered on many Web sites, but they are also fast. You send them our one-minute and they are delivered the next. If you have a larger budget, you might be interested in sending out personalized chocolate bars as bridal shower invitations. Regardless of what form of invitations you decide to use, make sure they are sent out well in advance. The bridal shower invitations should be sent out about two months prior to the bridal shower party.

Food is an important aspect of the planning process, and it is very much influenced by where the bridal shower is held. If you're planning an at-home bridal shower, you may prepare the food yourself or you have a catered party. If you're having the shower in a restaurant or a hotel, make sure they prepare one of the bride's favorite meals.

Remember: Bridal showers are supposed to be fun, so don't stress too much. After all, you are planning a party.

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by Sarah_Ackerman

Article by George Meszaros

If you will look through the history then bridal shower will appear as a common yet important event for every family that was moving ahead for the wedding day for the bride. Bridal shower is the day when people used to offer gifts and their love for the bride. As per the rules bridal shower can be organized by the bride's family member but anyone can organize the party on behalf of them to show the honor for the concerned person.

If you will look from the political aspects then couples can arrange a couple shower before the wedding day. Concept for couple shower is quite similar to the bridal shower but this is not exclusive for the bride's family members or friends. In a couple shower friends and family members of both bride and groom can take part in. whether it's a bridal shower or a couple shower, proper planning and execution of the whole process is always essential. So, keep on reading through the article to learn some helpful bridal shower planning tips.

Planning for the bridal shower highly depends on the family members, friends or on the bride itself. However, the bride can select more than one honor attendant to plan the bridal shower. If there is one maid for honor then the bride shouldn't hesitate to look for the other bridesmaids for the necessary response towards the whole matter.

Keep in mind taking help of several people for the bridal shower is good but sometime it can too create confusion.

Choosing the right time and date for the bridal shower is the prime thing. There is no time limit for the bridal shower to take place before the marriage but celebrating such occasion before one or two month to the wedding day is always advisable. Often, bridal shower appears as a surprise party. Regardless of the date, you can invite your guests well in advance. Make sure that the date you have finalized for the bridal shower is not going to conflict with any holiday or special events. That can prevent the guest form attending the party at the right time.

There is no need to arrange an expensive bridal shower party, as this is an informal event. Well, you can go for an expensive bridal shower, but not necessarily. All you need to set a budget for the occasion and set aside the amount. Don't act like a hero! It's not mandatory that you have finalized the occasion that's why you need to meet all the expenses for it. If you are independent and can meet all the expenses then well and good; you can move ahead to help the bridesmaids.

Bridal shower can become more wonderful with the help of bridal shower favors. Keep in mind sky is the limit. Therefore, watch out for the budget you are going to set for the occasion. If you are going to organize the party then consult with the bride first. What sort of party she wants and what will be the theme of the party are the prime things that needs to be decided beforehand. Whether she would like to go for a normal party at someone's house or want to go for the restaurants to add more flavor with her bridal shower' keep looking for such aspects thus you can organize a great bridal shower.

Make sure that the guests you are going to invite for the bridal shower should get the invitation for the wedding day. Instead of traditional invitation means you can opt for e-invitation, which will cost you less. You can too add information in the invitation about the places, where guests can find the right gifts for occasion like bridal shower. Guests are surely going to appreciate such help from you.

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by joesuspense

Article by George Meszaros

Your bridal shower is definitely one of the most important events concerning your wedding. Having a bridal shower will symbolize a time of bonding between the bride and her female friends and family members. Also, having a bridal shower can be very helpful for the bride as it will help the bride to relieve herself with her close female friends. However, in order to organize a proper bridal shower, there are lots of important points that you need to be aware of. This is essential for you to have the best possible bridal shower for yourself. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your bridal shower.

1) The first thing that you need to do is to decide on the timing of the bridal shower. This is very important since you will have to start on the preparations well before the bridal shower. The ideal time for the bridal shower is usually a couple of weeks before the wedding ceremony. There are some people who do their bridal showers even 3-4 months before the wedding.2) Another important thing that you need to decide is the fact that who will be invited to the bridal shower. Usually all the female friends and the family members of the bride will be invited to the bridal shower.3) There can be variety of different people who can be the organizer of the bridal shower. In most cases, the bridesmaid may be responsible for organizing the bridal shower.4) Don't be afraid or hesitant to ask for help for your bridal shower. You can expect people to help you both for the financial aspect as well as the organizational aspect. You will be surprised about the number of people who would be interested in pitching in for help.5) Try to allocate your budget in the planning stage for your bridal shower. This way, if you have a clear idea of your budget, you will better be able to plan and organize this event properly.6) The other important factor for your bridal shower is definitely the location of the bridal shower. You can decide to have the event at a friend's house or you can select a suitable restaurant to have it. If you are working with a low budget, using one of your friends house will be the best bet.7) Unless you are having the bridal shower at a restaurant, then you will need to think about the food. Usually some simple finger food or even a pizza will do the trick. The guests who attend the shower will not expect a very detailed dinner and thus all you have to do is to make sure that your guests have some beverages as well as some simple appetizers to keep them satisfied8) Use emails instead of postal mail to send your invitations. You will be able to save on your time as well as on your budget.9) Make sure that you have a video camera to record this special event.10) Arrange for some simple bridal shower favors to be given out.

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