Fun Wedding Showers For Less

Cheap wedding showers can be very nice and a lot of fun.
The first step in "showering the bride" will be to decide what your budget will be. It can be very inexpensive with the help of friends and family.

Traditionally, the maid-of-honor throws wedding showers. Nowadays it can be anyone. A friend or even a family member is acceptable. This person should consult with the bride on dates, time and any other preferences she may have.

When you know who you will invite this will help you decide the theme of the shower.

If couples are invited it can be very different than if there are only women attending.

Where and when will the shower be held? The best money saver is to hold bridal showers at the host/hostess' home. This choice provides a more intimate setting and allows for many options. Wedding showers should be held one to two months before the wedding.

Store bought invitations are not too expensive, but you can always hand make or print them from your home computer.

Invitations should be sent out two to four weeks before the shower with the request for the RSVP to be sent back one to two weeks before. Include the bridesmaids and family members by asking them to help address invitations.

On the day of the shower you should have a general idea of the order of activities.

Make sure any appetizers or drinks are set up before the guests arrive

Introduce each guest once they are all there

Play any games at this point to break the ice

Everyone can help themselves to food

When the meal starts to wind down, start the bride with opening the gifts. Make sure someone writes down each gift and whom it's from

As people leave and say their goodbyes, the hostess may want to hand out
favors to each guest

Remember, fun wedding showers don't have to cost alot of money. Get organized before, keep things going during, have lots of memories after.