Speaking of life’s biggest events, it can’t get bigger than the union of two people in love. So the shower leading up to this occasion should be proportionately eventful. Most brides expect an out-of-the-world bridal shower before their fairytale wedding. Also, if you are “the best friend” of the bride, the pressure is definitely on you. Luckily, an extravagant shower isn’t the way to truly honor such beginnings but a creatively customized one is. One way to elicit gratefulness from the bride is to get a little innovative and add a few personal touches. Swimming in the sea of Pinterest and Instagram ideas can be overwhelming. So here are some tips to help you plan. 

1. Come up with a theme

One great tip is to remember that "Bridal shower" cannot be a theme. So instead of hanging a bunch of wedding bells and calling it a day, come up with a real quirky, theme and this will make the rest of the planning a cinch. Look up for themes that go hand-in-hand with what the bride likes. If the bride is the “comfort over fashion” kind, make it a pajama party and get the bride a customized comfortable clothing.

2. Plan an activity

It would be great if this can be accordance with the theme of the party. Since pajama party is all about being at home, you could have a “create your own mocktail” counter where the guests could experiment with creative drink ideas. If the bride enjoys singing, get a karaoke system and belt out some of your favorite classics. Because what can be better than braying, out of tune, with your squad?

3. Get resourcefully innovative with the extras

Regardless of how simple the venue is, the decorations can pep up the party and add some glamor to it. Use photo strips of the bride with the groom, family, and friends and adorn the walls with these. Make a "happy shower" banner to hang over the food table or tented name card labels for seating (since the crowd is limited). If you have the time and resources, make it interesting by customizing some simple prop in the party.

4. Spotlight on the bride

An alternative to awkwardly watching the bride open presents is taking the opportunity to go around the room, introducing one another and narrating anecdotes about the bride. Create a video montage of her with friends and family, and project it in the end.

5. Return gifts

Time to unleash your creativity with return gifts. Make sure that it strikes the right balance between creativity and affordability. For example, simple white customized handkerchiefs with a small phrase printed on them as return gifts are perfectly innovative and also, fairly inexpensive.

The planning is all up to you and your girl friends. What we can help you with are party essentials like chairs, dining tables, pedestal fans, food warmers, cooking vessels, crockery & cutlery, carpets, mattresses, pillows, round tables, banquet chairs. Look through our Wedding and Party Equiptment Suppliers and rent all you need for the bridal shower. And the “best best friend award” goes to…..you.