Throwing a Hens Party in Five Easy Steps
Step One: The Guest List
“Borrowing” the bride-to-be’s address book and calling all her family and friends or as many people as you can comfortably accommodate in your house and in your budget.
Remember, that not everyone will be able to come, so keep that in mind. Research shows, that apart from really close friends, co-workers or family members, only 30 per cent of the second tier friends even show up. After all they have played the bridal shower games a gazillion times and there is monetary outlay involved (getting a gift). Everyone has so many social commitments already that assume less than half of the people you invite to actually show up.
Step 2: The Bridal Registry
When sending out the invites, always place a note as to where the couple has registered for gifts so that’s they don’t get three toasters and four waffle makers! And don’t forget to include a RSVP card or call and make sure that your guest count is accurate
Step 3: Picking the Venue
Depending on your guest list and budget, decide if you want to host an quite affair at home or have a more sophisticated or wild event at a restaurant or club.
Step 4 on How to Throw a Bridal Shower: Deciding on Food
Depending on the venue, make plans on catering the food, cooking it yourself or asking everyone to bring in a dish. If you choose the last option, always coordinate what each person is bringing so that you do not end up with four desserts and no salad. Assign one item to each person
Step 5: Whip up Games
Don’t just go the old party games search the we and try to find something a bit more interesting then “the Usual” thats right make this nights entertainment memorable. One Game that good for showers is the scrap booking game. Basically ask each guest to make a scrapbook page for the bride putting them all together and give it at the bridal shower.