While etiquette used to dictate that the mother-of-the bride could not host a bridal shower, today it is perfectly acceptable for moms to take charge and plan their daughter's shower. Whether this is the first bridal shower you're hosting, or you just need a quick brushing up on bridal shower basics,
Emily Post's Wedding Planner for Moms by Peggy Post has the answers to all your bridal shower questions.
Planning at a Glance
Just for Moms
- Determine who is planning to host a shower for the bride or the couple.
- Confer with the couple to come up with a guest list for the host(s).
For the Couple
- When asked, prepare a shower guest list for anyone planning to host a shower.
- Thank everyone who gave gifts, both in person and again in writing.
- Give a thank-you gift to the host(s), then follow up with a thank-you call and a note.
Click here for
Wedding Shower Basics.
