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You think there's an obvious answer, but it's not always the duty of the Chief Bridesmaid. This is sometimes known as a bachelorette party. The question is who should be responsible for planning it?
Virtually anyone can host a bridal shower. Often the maid of honour and bridesmaids, who are close to the Bride do the actual hosting, but any friend, relative (including a cousin, for example) or even coworkers who feel the urge can plan it. I have attended a bridal shower actually planned and hosted by the mother of the Bride, though we found it kind of weird but the effort was what mattered the most.
So these categories of people mentioned above can host a bridal shower but here are few tips in case you'ren consdering planning one for a close friend or relative.
Decide on a date: Should certainly not be the night before the wedding to prevent the bride from having hangover few hours to her special day and looking all clumsy.
Guest list: keep it pretty small, definitely under 20, Just with a few close friends and family which should be ladies for the most part.
Plan ahead: one person can plan the entire bash, or several people can collaborate. You can also raise contributions to fund the party, nothing extraordinary to avoid too much expenses but the bride shouldn't contribute a dime. In fact, the Bride should have no clue what her party will entail.
Organize games: this is the last moment before she gets snatched into the marriage world. So come up with fun, daring and exciting games to keep the party lively and interesting. Be reasonable, don't go overboard.
Choose a theme: most likely should be the bride's favourite colour or something girly but sassy. For location, it could be in a house, club, beach, anywhere you can afford to host a party that your invitees will definitely be able to attend as well.
Gifts: they are not necessary but it is an opportunity to give the Bride silly gifts (or even sexy ones like lingerie).
The most important thing about bachelorette parties is that the bride gets to have fun with her single friends or family for the last time as a spinster. Whatever you decide to come up with, her happiness and joy should be your ultimate goal.
What i'll like to know is when is the best time to host a bridal shower and how close to the wedding day should it be? Drop your thoughts in the comment section below.
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