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Why have a idal shower?
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Typically, idal showers are an opportunity for the family and friends of the ide to get together and cele ate the wedding with the ide. This cele ation can come in many forms, but always involves giving gifts to the ide. Although these gifts can be personal and sweet, gifts given at idal showers are typically more on the practical side, being things to help the ide and groom start their new life together. Common gifts given at a idal shower are things such as glassware, utensil sets, personalized towels or sheets, or decorated picture frames.
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Who throws a idal shower?
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The idal shower is usually thrown by the maid of honor, another idesmaid, or a close friend of the family. The idal shower is not typically thrown by any member of the family based on traditions from when idal showers were first established. The cost of the shower is usually picked up by the host; however, it is also common for all of the idesmaids to pitch in to each cover a bit themselves.
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Where should the idal shower be held?
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Traditionally the idal shower takes place in the home of the host, but it has recently become popular to have the idal shower outside of the home. Popular venues include hotels, bars, country clubs, or restaurants.
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When should the idal shower be held?
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The idal shower can be anywhere from six months before to one week before the wedding. Having the shower more in advance serves as a way to relieve stress on the ide, while having the shower closer to the date increases the chances of friends and family from out of town being able to attend. When it comes to timing of the shower, it is really the ide and idal party's choice.
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Who's invited?
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When making the guest list for the idal shower, it should reflect the guest list of the wedding itself, and ultimately the ide's wishes. The guests of a shower are close friends and family of the ide, typically women. However, events such as co-ed showers for the ide and groom together do allow for a more mixed crowd of well wishers.
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Should the invitations indicate where the ide and groom are registered?
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Yes. Unlike wedding invitations, where it's considered inappropriate to include registry information, the point of a idal shower is to "shower" the ide with gifts to cele ate the start of the new marriage. Therefore, it's considered appropriate to include registry information in the invitation – and it makes it easier for the guests, too!
