The bridal shower serves to provide the couple with items to stock their new home.
Usually hosted by the maid/matron -of-honor or a close family friend. The shower is usually not hosted by any member of the family for it will be deemed self-serving.
Immediate family, close relatives, members of the bridal party, and close friends should be in attendance. Those invited to a bridal shower must be invited to the wedding, unless the bridal shower is hosted by co-workers.
The shower is usually held a few months to a few weeks prior to the day of the wedding
The party can be as formal or informal as you wish
The party can be hosted at someone's residence or at a restaurant
Although a gift is usually offered by the guest, it should not be as prominent as the wedding gift.
Bridal showers are no longer limited to just the females. Wedding showers, or "Jack and Jill" showers, bring together both the bride and groom and their co-ed family and friends.
Bridal showers can have an overall theme or motif, such as a "Time of the Day" theme or "Lingerie" Theme. PASH has a long list of fun and creative shower themes.
Bridal shower games allow the guests to mix and mingle and to have fun. PASH has a long and assorted list of bridal shower games as well as "Jack and Jill" games.
