Bridal Shower Checklist

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1 to 2 months before

• Set a date
• Decide the number of guests and make a list
• Women only/Couples
• Choose location (home, restaurant, hotel)
• Select and order invitations by Carlson Craft
• Formal/catered
• Informal/buffet/potluck
• Plan menu
• Decide on a theme (if desired)

2 to 3 weeks before

• Prepare map or directions to event
• Prepare and mail invitations with directions
• Finalize the menu
• Place order for the cake (if applicable)
• Choose and purchase decorations and favors
• Choose centerpieces
• Order special balloons
• Purchase plates, napkins, utensils, etc.
• Purchase prizes for games
• Arrange to borrow, rent or purchase items you don???t already have (tables, chairs, linens, serving accessories, theme decorations, etc.)

1 week before

• Determine an accurate guest count
• Purchase gift for guest of honor or organize group gift
• Place order for food platters/sandwiches to be made by vendor
• Choose background music

1 day before

• Make sure camera and/or video camera have memory, batteries, etc.
• Wrap gifts for game winners and review game instructions
• Wrap your gift
• Purchase food and prepare platters and/or pick up any special food platters ordered
• Purchase beverages
• Buy Flowers
• Pick up cake
• Pick up any party rentals not being delivered
• Clean house and party area(s)

Day of the event

• Decorate
• Place flowers on tables, on buffet table and/or in restroom
• Buy bread or rolls (if applicable) and any last minute items
• Buy ice (if needed)
• Display foods out on buffet table
• Prepare area for gifts (gift table)
• Pick up or prepare balloons
• Set up tables. Place party favors on tables
• Set out beverages, glassware, blender, ice, coffee and condiments