What is the ideal time to throw a shower during the engagement period?
There are no hard and fast rules on this one. Most find that a month or two months before the event helps avoid the stress of having too many wedding-related events before the big day. Should the bride be able to invite as many people as she wants? Theoretically, yes, but keep two things in mind: 1. Don’t invite people to the shower who aren’t invited to the wedding! 2. The bride should be sensitive to the ones throwing her the shower and take into consideration their budget (the more people, the more expensive the party) and the shower’s location (how many the space can accommodate). What are some appropriate potential shower venues, and why might you choose them? Homes are always comfortable and cozy places to have a shower—and the most economical. More festive affairs could be at a tea room or a community center. What’s a good way to select a theme for the shower? I tend to prefer a traditional shower with no theme, but there are plenty of suggestions on the Web, like a “round the c
