I am in the process of planning a bridal shower. I am the maid of honor in one of my best friend's wedding. I am having some trouble deciding on a theme. I was thinking about having a Hawaiian theme since the couple is honeymooning in Hawaii.
Do you think that this is an appropriate theme? I am confused because I guess everywhere I read it says a bridal shower is suppose to be mid-day and kind of like a low key gathering.
Relax and go on with your plans. One thing wedding planning involves the most of is "unsolicited advice." The real purpose of a shower is for good friends to gather to celebrate the upcoming marriage. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
A Hawaiian theme is appropriate and you can find many attractive ways to decorate for this theme. However, you will encourage gifts for the honeymoon with this theme.
If the couple still needs basics, such as kitchen items, either change the theme or make sure that your guests are told about the gift registry when they telephone to RSVP. Let the guests know that the theme should not extend to the gifts chosen.
Of course, if you want to encourage gifts that are tied into the theme, research any gift packages and restaurant information available at the hotel where the couple are staying. You will then be able to give out information to the guests on how to get hotel restaurant gift certificates, etc.
I am not sure why you are having trouble deciding on a time of day, but you can set the shower time for any time of day – brunch, lunch, tea or dinner – whichever is most convenient for you and your guests. A shower should be an intimate affair where the bride can chat with all the guests, so limit the guest list to close family and friends.
Sandy Riffman
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Bridal Shower Theme
