The One Where It's A Friends-Themed Bridal Shower (2024)

FAQs

What is a good bridal shower message? ›

For example, “May your journey towards marital bliss be filled with love, laughter, and endless moments of joy. Congratulations on finding your forever love,” makes a sweet and thoughtful message for a bridal shower.

If there are no plans for a shower two months in advance of the wedding, it is safe for the bride to go ahead and ask her maid of honor to host a shower for her. If the bridal party is not able to host the shower for financial reasons, the bride may ask her mother or the mother of the groom to host the shower.

Also called a stag and doe, buck and doe, couples shower or co-ed shower, a Jack and Jill wedding shower is a party that celebrates both the bride and groom. These events are more contemporary than traditional bridal showers, but still include some time-honored traditions.

“A bride is the epitome of love and beauty. She brings light and warmth to everyone's heart on her special day.” “A bride is a beautiful flower, blossoming on her wedding day. Her smile radiates joy, and her beauty is breathtaking.”

A special thank you to [host's name] and [other host's name] for throwing this beautiful bridal shower. It means so much that we could gather in this way. Thank you all for the lovely gifts, and here's to seeing all of you on the wedding day.

So find a go-to person to coordinate and make the day as lovely and special as the guest of honor. Key Takeaway: The host is the one who usually pays for the bridal shower. However, if needed, others can help, too.

Consider heirloom-worthy serveware or a handmade book featuring your family's secret recipes. Alternatively, opt for items she'll likely need for the wedding. Think: a luxurious getting-ready robe, something blue or travel essentials for the honeymoon.

If you're going all out with an elaborate bridal shower, you could be talking $40 to $150 or more (gasp!) per person. Even a small, elaborate bridal shower (think 15 guests) could cost between $600 and $2,250—and that's before invitations, decorations and cake.

A sprinkle is like a shower—but a little “lighter.” What's a Sprinkle? Sprinkles are often hosted for parents-to-be of second or third children, but can also be utilized for the firstborn. Instead of guests bringing large gifts, the gifts are usually on the smaller side—perhaps diapers, wipes or gift cards.

Traditionally the party was a way to give the new couple a financial boost in the middle of wedding planning. Most commonly, couples would ask for a small admission fee. However, some couples prefer to throw a free party but have fundraising activities like raffles and paid games to collect funds.

What is a Jack and Jill party? ›

A Jack and Jill party is a coed wedding shower where the couple is given gifts they need to start their new life together. It's like a bridal shower, but the groom and his family and friends are also in attendance.

I'm often asked how many guests should be invited to a shower, and I usually recommend keeping it to around 25 guests if possible.

Inviting between 30 and 40 people to the bridal shower is the sweet spot, with the understanding that some people probably won't be able to attend. Your actual guest count will depend on where you're hosting the party. If you're renting a bridal shower venue, double-check the guest capacity first.

“Simply overjoyed to be celebrating your wedding shower with you.” “It means so much to be here with you as you look forward to your wedding day.” “Your shower is one party I wouldn't have missed for the world!” “Love and blessings to you on this happy day.”

A BRIDAL BLESSING—AN INSPIRATIONAL CEREMONY WHERE WOMEN GATHER TO HONOR, BLESS, AND SUPPORT A BRIDE ON HER JOURNEY INTO MARRIed life. Creating rituals is a meaningful way to mark significant transitions in our lives.

A bridal shower invitation should feature basic information, such as the name of the host, the bride-to-be and details about the event, as well as any additional information that's unique to the party, such as the theme and registry information.