A bridal shower is a celebration of the bride-to-be with her girlfriends. This pre-wedding celebration is an opportunity for friends to give out gifts to the bride-to-be. It is usually an all-girls party. This includes the bride, her female friends, and female relatives.
Most brides love to celebrate this special event called bridal shower, because it is a time when they get to share some sweet moments with their dearest friends and family members.
It is always good to be economical when throwing a party. So, for a bridal shower, you need to plan based on your budget and you don’t have to spend so much because this is not the main wedding ceremony.
Below are tips to plan an affordable bridal shower:
1. Reduce the number of invited guests.
One of the easiest ways to cut costs is to avoid inviting everybody on your wedding list. Remember, this is not the wedding and you are not required to invite everyone on the wedding guest list to the bridal shower. Whoever you invite to the bridal shower is guaranteed an invitation to the wedding.
2. Plan a moderate menu for your guests.
Avoid a full sit-down meal if you want to throw a bridal shower on a budget. Opt for light appetisers or finger foods in order to cut costs. This also lets guests mingle with everyone, rather than sitting down for a formal meal.
3. Keep the entertainment simple.
Bridal shower games are a fun and less expensive way to get everyone at the party to bond. These games are also easily played with the help of a few household items. As for music, just create a bridal shower-inspired playlist on your phone or other device and connect it to your home bluetooth speakers. Playing music will keep things from getting too quiet and help keep the atmosphere upbeat which is something your guests will love.
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4. Find affordable locations online
Whether you celebrate at someone’s home, a restaurant, or a getaway destination doesn’t matter, as long as it’s somewhere that attendees can feasibly get to and offers the right vibe for your festivities. A way to make this a reality without spending much money is by researching for spaces on online platforms.
5. Do it yourself catering
Instead of hiring a full wait staff, save money and keep things intimate by letting guests serve themselves (they can even make the food, if that’s what you all agree upon!).
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