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A bridal shower is a party hosted by the bridesmaid or the maid of honor for the bride and her close associates. It is usually a day time party organized with food and gifts to the bride. The bridesmaid makes all the arrangements, invitations and bears all the expenses in hosting the party.
The concept of a bridal shower originated in earlier times, when giving dowry was in vogue. The gifts bought by the guests to the bridal shower were supposed to help in substantiating the expenses of payment of dowry by a poor woman's family. It was also provided to be helpful in cases, where the girl's father refused to pay dowry as the girl was getting married against his wishes.
The custom of hosting a bridal shower began in the United States in 1890, mainly in the urban areas and then gradually, it spread through America.
While hosting a bridal shower, it is vital to base it on some theme for the party. The theme can be selected keeping in mind the likes and dislikes of the bride-to-be and what would help her feel special. The rest of the preparations to the party will follow this theme and should be planned likewise. The themes could be based on some book, fairy tale or movie that the bride-to-be loves.
The theme to the party has to be mentioned in the invite to the guests so that they can come attired to follow the idea. It is essential to send in the invites, as early as possible so that it gives enough time for the guests to organize themselves to pursue the theme to the party.
The decorations that are planned should follow the theme as much as possible. It can also be based on the interests of the bride and the surroundings to the party venue. The decorations should be stylish and value-add to the appearance of the place.
The food is planned based on the interests of the bride-to-be. The food could be anything and is usually planned depending on the budget fixed for the party.
The party would be lifeless without games included. It is there before important to plan out some games that will be enjoyed by everyone in the party, especially the bride. Some prizes to the people who win the games could also be thought of beforehand.
The guests who come to the bridal shower bring in gifts to the bride-to-be. These gifts are opened by the bride-to-be at the party. The bridesmaid should make a note of the gifts given by the various guests so that it will help the bride in preparing and sending thank you notes to them. She should also assist her in organizing the gifts properly so that it can be moved back home easily.
A bridal shower is meant to be fun and relaxation to the bride-to-be before her wedding. Hosting the bridal shower, though tedious, is an important gesture to show the love and affection towards the bride.
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Source by Yolanda Nash
