{"id":204,"date":"2019-02-15T19:24:05","date_gmt":"2019-02-16T00:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bridalshower101.com\/?p=204"},"modified":"2023-02-10T12:02:50","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T17:02:50","slug":"what-is-the-point-of-bridal-showers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridalshower101.com\/what-is-the-point-of-bridal-showers\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridal Showers Explained: What’s the Point?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You’ve been invited or have been asked to host a bridal shower for the bride-to-be. You are wondering what to do and what is the purpose of this fantastic event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need answers, then you are in the right place. We have all of the resources you need for hosting or learning how to celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

in this blog post, we will define, clarify and give you the important components of this important pre-wedding event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be plenty of clickable links to more information and free goodies. by the end of this, you will know what should come out of a bridal shower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now let’s get this party started…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Bridal Shower?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The word bridal shower means to shower the bride with gifts. The bridal shower, bridal party or wedding party is a special day dedicated to the bride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This special all-women event is to lavish the bride-to-be with gifts and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basically, the bride opens gifts in front of the guests. She is treated for all her hard work with wedding planning as her big day approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It could also be called a wedding shower. A wedding shower celebrates the bride and groom. This includes the groom and men are also invited to the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This celebration could be a big and expensive or a simple, and small gathering. The bride is encouraged with special sentiments from others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bride is motivated and inspired to take on her new role as a new wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tradition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first recorded bridal showers occurred in Holland. The first recorded one in the U.S. happened in the late 19th<\/sup> century and was exclusively for upper-class families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose was to help accessorize the bride\u2019s new home. Giving her gifts of china kitchen goods and other materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea turned into a formal event for presenting gifts to the bride. It was also a way to flaunt one\u2019s social status. The higher the status the more extravagant the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Hosts the Bridal Shower?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are no rules on who officially has to be the host. The most popular hosts are the mother of the bride or the maid of honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, the host is chosen by the bride. The hostess will entertain the guests. The shower will take place at the hostess\u2019s home or at a venue or a pre-determined location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hostess is in charge of the itinerary, menu, etc. The flow of the event is essential for the hostess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Pays for the Bridal Shower?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The host pays for the bridal shower. They could get some help from the bridesmaids as well. We wrote an entire article on this topic<\/a> if you need more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who to Invite?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Women who are invited to the wedding should also be a wedding shower guest<\/a>. Shower invites should be sent to guest list after the wedding invitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bridal Shower Theme <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are so many themes to choose from. Here are the most popular themes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n