Throw the Perfect Bridal Shower with These 5 Tips
2018-10-02

So your best friend is recently engaged and appointed you as the maid-of-honour. That’s good news, right? In between being the bride-to-be’s shoulder to cry on in times of wedding planning stress (what if the gown is available in eggshell and not white?) and attending to her wedding needs, there is the bridal shower to think about.

An integral part of every wedding, think of the bridal shower as an elaborate girls’ night out. But before you start making the checklist for a pampering brunch and wild pyjama party, here are some tips to consider planning the perfect bridal shower. 

Plan in Advance

Make sure you’ve prepared a comprehensive checklist! From the venue down to wedding favours, it’s always good to go down to the details. Who should be on the guest list? What cuisine should be served at the reception? Do the guests have dietary preferences? Also, while you should definitely have some flexibility as to where the celebration takes you, prepare a rough timeline – when to start serving food, when to open presents, etc. Try consulting a bridal shop or a wedding shop in Singapore for more inspiration. Planning ahead will make sure you get everything done! At the same time, remember to consult with the bride-to-be regularly when making any decisions – after all, this is her big day!

Decide on the Theme

So the wedding is going to be a garden wedding in Singapore, but what about the bridal shower? Is it going to be black tie Gatsby night, or a 1990s disco? Think of a theme beforehand so your guests will know what to wear and expect. It’ll also provide more inspiration on possible decorations and DIYs you could do at the shower. While you’re at it, make sure to hire a pre-wedding photographer in Singapore to capture these precious moments. Just remember to keep the guestlist in mind – the theme can’t be overly cheeky if the bride’s 90-year-old gran is making an appearance!

Bridal Shower Favours

Gift your guests small favours – as a token of appreciation, and as memorabilia for them to remember the wonderful night by. Be it an engraved wine glass or a creatively shaped cookie – the gift doesn’t have to be overly expensive or extravagant, as long as it’s memorable. Check out some wedding deals in Singapore to score a bargain on the shower favours. 

Prepare a Potluck

Not only does it go easier on the budget, it also adds a personal touch to the whole party. Get each of your guests to bring an item of food – savoury or sweet, soda or alcohol, it doesn’t really matter. Doing so introduces variety into the menu, and allows your guests to be creative with what they choose to bring over. It also gets them involved and will make them feel more connected with the bride and her newfound bliss. 

Bride’s the Queen 

If you cringe at the sight of pink but the bride absolutely adores the colour, ignore your inner voice and deck the walls pink anyway. After all, this party is all about the Bride with a capital B! It might also be worth it to have a quick discussion with her on what and who she wants at the shower, though of course don’t let everything out, an element of surprise is always nice! Give Singapore’s wedding portal a visit for recommendations on what to do at the shower!