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So, you're having a bridal shower? Wow, congrats! It feels surreal, right? The wedding date is fast approaching, and now it's time for your closest female friends and family members to fete you with a shower. You'll receive lots of cookware and will probably play silly shower games and drink wine. It's a very girly event, and we know not all of you are super girly. So here's a list of things you can expect (or, if you're planning--a list of things to keep in mind!).
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1. The host will probably put together a fun game or two. Even though they sound really cheesy, bridal shower games are definitely still the norm and you can expect that whoever's hosting will have thought of at least one or two games that everyone can play. If you really hate the idea, be sure to explicitly ask the host to skip them. That's totally fine, but you will have to ask.
2. People will dress up. Whether you put a dress code on the invitation or not, most women know to dress up for a shower. Expect cocktail dresses for younger guests and suits for older ones. Some women may wear black pants or skirts and blouses. Many will wear heals and statement accessories. As the bride, you should consider wearing white or something that makes you stand out as the bride.
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3. People will want to drink--even mid-morning. This is a special occasion, and people will come ready to party. And that includes drinking. Keep it basic with bottles of wine or do something sweet like a mimosa or bloody mary beer. Cheers!
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4. There might be activities, too. In addition to games, a recent trend is for bridal showers to have activities like flower arranging, wreath making or decorating something (like a tray!) for the couple's home. Crafts are optional, but they're certainly possible. If you like the idea of a craft, find one on Pinterest and suggest it to the host!
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5. There will be toasts. There will be really heart-wearming speaches from the women who have known you the longest in your life. There might even be something like a photo slideshow. It's sweet--even for those of us that don't like to be in the spotlight for too long.
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6. You might need to open gifts in front of everyone. Shy girls might cringe at the thought--but it's pretty standard for the bride to open gives in front of everyone. Expect oohs and aahs. Turn up the reactions and remember to thank everyone profusely. There is usually a lot of time and thought put in to shower gifts.
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