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# 1 - A Co-ed Wedding Shower
- The trend in the new millennium!
Although the bridal shower is still fun (just the girls), a co-ed party can be just as
funand funny! The party includes friends, food, games, gifts, drinks, and lots of laughs.
The party is usually late in the day, but can be a noon event. The Maid of Honor is
the primary host of the party, helped by the bridesmaids. With a little push, you can
get the Best Man to help pay for the party.
Usually a theme is selected for the party-
-Hawaiian, Las Vegas, Mexican, Country--you name it. The guest list is decided by the
couple and should include all of their friends that are also invited to the wedding-
-well, that may be a challenge for large weddings. Party favors are not expected but
can be added as an extra touch for your guestsbudget willing.
Many books are available for purchase providing creative tips, menu items and games. Hint:
the games are fun, but very time consuming, so limit the games to three at the most. The co-ed games are definitely the highlight
of the shower, focusing on things that the bride and groom either like or
dislike, or are good at or bad at, or know about each other (and all in good taste
and fun); do you remember The Newlywed Game?
The party should be scheduled about two
months before the wedding. Mail the invitations about three weeks ahead. The shower
is a great way to celebrate for those guests unable to attend the wedding (may be on
a business trip or have vacation plans). Dont forget to capture it all with
photographs.
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# 2 - Bridal Shower
- Getting a bunch of girls together
doesnt require a lot of entertainment. Traditionally, shower games are played most
are senseless and silly, but fun. The most time-consuming event involves opening the
gifts. Make sure someone is taking notes so you know who to send a thank you to with a
description of the gift. Food is not a center of the party but finger food is usually
included and a bridal cake. Who hosts the party? It should be the Maid of Honor and
could include the bridesmaids. The brides family should not host the party.
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# 3 - Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
Bachelor Party. The
old school and new school of
bachelor parties are well exercised. The old school is the
gathering of guys at someones home or a hotel room, lots of tequila shots, and female
entertainment. Thank goodness, the new school of bachelor parties is a social gathering
for the guys to bond and just have a good time together. This includes going to a
cool bar, a favorite restaurant, a backyard BBQ, or trip to a fun city. No rude, uncontrollable
drinking and unknown female entertainment.
Bachelorette Party. The Bachelorette party is still in full swing--
but not as newsworthy as it was in the '80s; girls going to a male strip tease show--even
moms participated! The party can be at a friend's house or hotel with drinks and gifts
for the bride (but the gifts focus on the honeymoon night). Have fun,
drink responsibly and make sure it's what the bride wants to do.
# 4 - Rehearsal Dinner
The rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner are wonderful events. The rehearsal is a necessary
exercise in practicing for the real thing. You will learn so much; if you have
a large wedding party, ask them to be punctual and to pay attention. Remind
them that there will be a dinner to let loose afterward. The ceremony is the
one event that really hits the bride and groom to the reality of all the months'
planning. Take it in; savor the moment, because the next day will be filled
with so much emotion, it will become a blur.
The rehearsal dinner is a fabulous gathering of your closest family and friends,
all in celebration of you! Thank them, kiss them, hug them, toast them. Take
lots of photos. It's a special night. Everyone can toast ... it could be a long
night.
# 5 - Gift-Opening Party
Another reason for another party!
This party is very small and usually consists of parents of the bride, maid of honor,
sisters, brothers, and the newlyweds. The day is spent opening gifts and enjoying light food
and drinks. This private party is usually held a few days after the newlyweds return
from their honeymoon.
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