Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Choosing The Perfect Wedding & Bridal Shower Favors

By Aaron H.

One aspect of getting married that is often overlooked by stores is the bridal or wedding shower. This is not a part of every wedding, but the occasions where it is not done are rare. This is a very special party held prior to the wedding where wedding presents are given to the bride. Rarely, the groom is included and it becomes a wedding shower instead of a bridal shower. Regardless of which scenario is used, it has become customary for the bride to give out small, inexpensive bridal shower favors or the couple to give out wedding shower favors to all those in attendance as a special thank you for the many wedding presents that are received and for the support shown by those present.

Bridal shower favors can be a great deal of fun to give and to receive. They may be serious and sedate or flirtatious and naughty. The overall style and mood of the bridal shower will determine what bridal shower favors are most appropriate, or the bridal shower favors can set the tone of the party. Shopping for bridal shower favors can be almost as much fun as the party itself.

One group of people who should receive some slightly more expensive bridal shower favors is the members of the bridal party. These ladies are giving of themselves to make this a happy occasion for the bride. It might even be a good idea to give the bridal party personalized bridal shower favors in recognitions of their contributions to the wedding. This will say "Thank you" to them in a very personal and special way.

If the bridal or wedding shower is planned as surprise for the bride-to-be or for the couple, the maid of honor can choose the bridal shower favors or she and the best man can work together to choose the wedding shower favors. This can be a more pleasant experience because the bridal shower favors or wedding shower favors are not added to the brides list of responsibilities. She will be as surprised as the other guests at the choices made and the variety of party favors chosen for her.

Whether the bridal shower favors are chosen by the bride, the wedding shower favors are chosen by the couple, these items are chosen by the maid of honor or maid of honor and best man together, it is customary for bridal shower favors/wedding shower favors to be given as thank you gifts for the guests. Once upon a time, a simple "Thank You" card would have sufficed. Today, bridal shower favors/wedding shower favors are as much a part of the party as the giving of wedding gifts to the couple. These little items may not cost a lot or be very big, but they can certainly liven up the party. The variety of bridal shower favors available makes it possible to create a special party atmosphere that is completely separate from the overall wedding. Wedding shower favors are great items that will make the shower a great deal of fun for all concerned. - 15437

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