August 24, 2020
Bridal showers are a fun tradition to celebrate your last single days with the women in your life. Even though you can have only a few people nearby while COVID-19 still lingers, you can have the fun bridal shower you were hoping for! Here are some creative ways of making sure everyone who attends feels safe, and still has fun!
Choosing the right theme for your bridal shower is one of the most important steps you’ll need to take early on in the planning process. It doesn’t need to be too complicated either; the right color combination and general aesthetic will go a long way. Simple is often better, but it all depends on what you prefer and the kind of atmosphere you’re striving for.
Options like boho chic, tropical, tea party, or bright and bold (to name a few) can really get you brainstorming on the possibilities! You can even Integrate your wedding colors into the theme and reuse some of the decor for your wedding.
Plan the setting and how many guests you can house. Make sure it’s an appropriate setting for your theme and the atmosphere you want to create. If your bridal shower falls on a day during the spring or fall, an outdoor location would be perfect for enjoying good weather with friends. You can use a rental service to provide the necessary chairs and tables, and even decorations to finish off your preparation.
When your bridal shower is over and done with, years down the road you will have memories and photographs. The photos always look so much better when there’s a consistent color palette that your guests have to go by, so to solidify the theme you might consider establishing a dress code. Give it some thought, and take into account the location, and theme when setting your dress code.
Think about those closest to you, who would want to attend the bridal shower, and who would feel comfortable in spite of the coronavirus. Gather addresses and enjoy designing the cards to send out. You might even consider sending out virtual invites which saves on cost, and with the right service allows for an RSVP online which makes it easier to keep track of.
Bridal showers come with a lot of traditions, but you can also make it your own. You can play games such as bridal bingo, or have guests answer questions about you to see who knows you the best, or have a friend record your fiancé answering the same questions to hear his side of the story after you share yours. Even activities such as learning a fun recipe, making lipsticks or soaps are also very engaging and memorable. There’s no shortage of entertaining options out there.
In order to create the right mood and atmosphere at your bridal shower, you’re going to need to have the right playlist. From Michael Bublé, to the Beatles, you can use music to support your theme, or find the right general love-themed playlist on a streaming service.
Music brings every kind of party to life, and that’s no different for bridal showers. No matter what you’re looking to create, it’s not a party without music. So find or make the list that fits best, and don’t forget to rent the right speaker equipment!
No bridal shower would be complete without the right food and drinks. There are plenty of ways to approach this, though something with packaged or individually prepared food packets would be the best method currently. If you’re looking into catering food, you can use Marinaj’s catering service to take care of the catering and rentals through one company!
It’s common courtesy to give each guest a gift at the end of the bridal shower. These are known as wedding favors, and it’s worth putting some thought and effort into selecting yours. After all, your guests have taken the time to celebrate your wedding with you, and the favors you hand out act as a show of gratitude to them. Good examples include artisan cookies, bath salts, nail polish, or something to go along with your party theme.
Give guests the space to sit distantly, you can require masks at the shower, offer hand sanitizer at the entrance, and thank your guests for coming to celebrate your future wedding with you. Most of all, this is the time to relax and have fun with your ladies!