Bridal showers today have evolved from their traditional purpose as a way to put together a “trousseau” of items that historically made up the bride’s dowry—things like lingerie, linens and home goods.
Why do people still have bridal showers?
The main purpose of the party is for all your lady friends to come over (or go out to a restaurant or some other destination), and shower you with gifts in anticipation for your new life as a married woman.
What are some good bridal shower gift ideas?
The Hair Detox Kit 2.0.
Fouta Stripe Towels.
Script Nameplate.
Percale Flat Sheet.
Mon Paris Eau de Parfum.
Monogram Faux Leather Cosmetics Case.
Cosmic Chain Studs.
Oversized Stripe Brushed Weave Throw Blanket.
Prisma 4×6 Picture Frame.
5-Piece Packing Cube Set.
How to organize the best bridal shower?
Send a save-the-date email or call important guests to see if there might be any scheduling conflicts.
As a courtesy,call any guests who’ll have to travel some distance to attend—they’ll appreciate the advance notice.
Confer with the bridesmaids to establish a budget.
Purchase bridal shower invitations or materials to make them.
What to bring/expect at a bridal shower?
Dress Hanger. The bride-to-be will appreciate this heavy-duty hanger for her wedding dress,complete with a laser-cutout of her married name.
The Newlywed Cookbook.
Wedding Keepsake Library.
Rose Gold Candle.
Kate Spade Toasting Flutes.
Bridal Jean Jacket.
Mr.
Happily Ever After Cake Server.
Monogram Coasters.
Card Keeper.
How to invite a bride to her own bridal shower?
Keep the list short.
Limit the list to those invited to the wedding.
Defer to the hosts.
Multiple showers are okay.
Same-sex wedding showers can be separate or shared.