BRIDAL SHOWERS & REHEARSAL
Give the hostess a complete and accurate list of guests to invite, including out-of-town family members who may not attend by wish to send a gift. Be sure to explain the relationship (e.g. cousin, college friend, great aunt) so that the hostess will know who to address the respondent when the RSVP.
Include the store where you are registered on your shower invitations.
SHOWER THEMES/GIFT IDEAS
Kitchen Theme: Register at your favorite kitchen store
Bathroom Theme: towels, soaps, shower curtain, etc.
Beach Party: beach towels, sunscreen, picnic basket and supplies
Garden Party: lawn furniture, hammock, flower pots, tool
Spa Party: pamper yourself and bridesmaids at a local salon or day spa
Coed Shower: a great way for friends to celebrate your impending marriage - use a theme such as travel,
music, or barbecue.
It is customary to invite the bridal party and spouses, close family members, and especially family who has come from our of town to the rehearsal dinner.