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Bridal Shower
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What a bridal shower is, who plans it, and what takes place
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Bridal shower- Pre-wedding event
- Attended by friends and family of bride
- Attendees present bride with gifts
- Takes place in daytime
- 2-6 months prior to editing
- Maid of honour, bridesmaids, and brides relatives host
- Activities can take place
Purpose:
- Celebrate bride
- Shower bride with household gift to that would help her when she married
- Originated in 16th century, Holland when the bride’s family dislike fiancé and did not contribute
financially or provide a home, the community would throw a bridal party to make up for the lost
supplies
- Became common in 18900s US
How it differed from wedding shower
- Bridal and wedding shower involve gift giving
- In bridal shower, the bride is the center of attention and attended are women and family
- Wedding showers honour the couple and anyone attends
o Gifts are to make the new life together
- Hosted by main of honour
- Can also be help by brides mother, groom’s mother, or close family member
- The host usually pays
o Bridesmaids and close relatives contribute
Wedding theme tips
- Borrow décor and flatware
o Borrow from family
- Be bold with the theme
- Let the wedding party help
- Personalize the wedding to fit the couple and guests
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