If you are asked to host one or several expensive bridal showers there are many things that should be considered first. Many people take on the burden of organizing a bridal shower before they fully understand what is expected of them.
If you have decided to take on the burden of organizing and paying for a bridal shower for a bride it is imperative that you speak to the bride first. Make certain she let you know what is expected of you for the success of her shower. This will better give you a feeling of what she is looking for and allow you to not have to endure the entire task of creating the perfect shower.
You should also remain in constant contact with the bride during the planning process to make certain that the bride is comfortable with any ideas or planned activities you may have thought of. The whole purpose of a bridal shower is to make the bride feel more at ease over her big change in lifestyle. A shower that makes the bride tense and uneasy will not do much to ease her anxiety.
It is imperative when planning a bridal shower to make it in the same scale as the wedding. If the bride is planning a small cozy wedding, an elegant extravagant bridal shower is not appropriate and vice versa. You should not try to out do the wedding ceremony itself. A bridal party or shower is meant to compliment a wedding, not the other way around.
One of the most troublesome aspects of planning a bridal shower is the guest list. To be certain you have not left anyone off of the invite list, check with the bride on numerous occasions to see if there are any new names that need to be added. Basically, any one the bride would like to be invited should be invited, regardless of your personal feelings about the person.
Keep these things in mind and your decision to host a bridal shower can be a rewarding experience for both you and the bride. It is a large complex event and with that comes many headaches. Focus on the wants and needs of the bride and these issues should be minimal at most.