The purpose of throwing a bridal shower party is for the bride, her guests and attendants to relax and have some fun before the big day comes. Just one night of fun and laughter before she will say 'I Do', this is only a break after doing the extreme preparation for her wedding ceremony. Usually, the one who will host a bridal shower party is her maid of honor. Her task involves planning what will be the shower theme, preparing decorations, favors, and food. If in case you accept the responsibility of being the bride's maid of honor and definitely you'll be the one to host her shower party, then you might find yourself in a position that comes with great responsibility and of course, stress.

Before you plan, the first thing you should do is to have sometime to relax and think the purpose of throwing a bridal shower party for the bride-to-be. Also, think what everyone wants out of this party. Basically, the party should be fun, therefore plan some exciting and interesting ideas like games or dances. These ideas can obviously provide fun where everyone can participate. After having some concept, next thing you should think is how will you invite the guests. This is very crucial, though, for you don't want to miss out any guest that the bride wanted to be in her shower party. Actually, shower invitation can be very simple. You have two option, one is you can have store-buy invitations, another is you can create set of invitation on your own.

Next is the party menu. The food is not a problem, though. Though there are guests who are food-conscious, and it doesn't mean that you have to serve a full meal for everyone. You can always serve sweet delicacies, simple menu or even serve your own Martha Stewart kinds of food.

Shower decorations are of course depends on the theme. Many store sell bridal shower ideas, included are decorations for any theme you like. Also, favors are important. Favors are small pieces of keepsakes that your guests will bring home as remembrance of the party. These little keepsakes can have a big impact on the celebration, especially if you pick the perfect favors that will keep everyone engaged and talking throughout the event. You can shop for these items both at local and online stores.

Apart from shower favors, which are gifts for the guests, gifts for the bride-to-be are also one of the main highlight of the event. Another purpose of having a shower party is to give lots of gifts to the bride, after all. And in return, the bride-to-be will have to give gifts, especially to her attendants. She will need to prepare for the best gifts for bridesmaids and maid of honor, like personalized tote bags, engraved jewelry boxes, engraved compact mirrors and the likes. Other choices can be personalized party shirts, where her girls may wear during the party itself. These personalized gifts are perfect as they carry special thought, whether it is for the bride from the guests or the other way around.