Bridal Shower Ideas
By by Melissa Ingram
Bridal Shower Ideas One of the long standing wedding traditions is the wedding shower. Usually these parties are hosted by the mother or sister of the bride. They provide an opportunity for all the females to get together in a pre-wedding celebration to get to know each other. Recently, many brides are throwing their own wedding showers and incurring the cost themselves. Whoever hosts the party, it should remain an affordable, casual event. Here are some fun, yet affordable wedding shower ideas: Celebrate at a local bar or pub. This is a great way for all the girls to get together, but they won't be expecting food. Plus, everyone can pick up their own tabs! Throw a Jack and Jill Party. This combines the bachelor party and the wedding shower in one joint celebration. If you host this party at home, you can provide the food and your guests can bring their own alcoholic beverages. Buy decorations for the shower that also double as prizes. You can choose from a wide variety of items such as candle favors or place card holder/picture frame favors from Truly Wedding Favors. Do pizza and a movie. There are no rules for a wedding shower. Instead of a traditional mid- afternoon wedding shower with a catered lunch, instead order in a few