Planning for a bridal shower can sometimes be overwhelming especially if it is your first time. Here are five sure tips to help you make that bridal shower a most unforgettable pre-marriage event.

1. Plan out carefully on how much money will be spent. The budget that you will be spending on the bridal bash will depend on what type of shower you are willing to give to the bride. Friends who have enough money may shoulder all the expenses. However, those who are a little tight on the budget may want to consider inviting other close friends to contribute as well. The group can decide on the overall budget for the bridal shower and divide the amount among the number of participants that will be joining the party. Another great alternative is to consider “Pot Luck” where each one will be bringing their own food for the group while the other members could pitch in by making the decorations for the venue. This will surely bring down the expenses and everyone can give a precious share of time and effort. If the group just decides that the shower will be held in comedy or strip clubs where some fee is required for admittance, it is advisable that the details will be discussed during a budget meeting so that the group can decide how the expenses will be treated.

2. Consider making a guest list. This is the time where organizers will decide who will be invited and how many people there should be. Since the bridal shower is for the bride, there is a good chance that certain unfamiliar guests will need to be invited. This might look as a tall task but it can be effectively managed with a thorough guest list. Among the possible list of people to be invited would be friends and officemates of the bride and relatives of the fiancée. Have the guest list reviewed by some family members or close friends of the bride to make sure no one is left behind. It is also advisable that the bride-to-be gets the final decision on who is invited and who is not to avoid offending any person which the bride only knows. An ideal number of participants in a bridal shower are around 10 to 20 persons so try to come up with this number for the bridal shower.

3. Consider picking a theme. Showers looks good if there is a theme. Parties with a theme makes it more fun and the group members can prepare earlier on what decorations they will be putting up, games and activities that they will be having, types of foods that they will be serving and the kinds of gift that guests and well-wishers will be giving. You can find several shower themes from an event coordinator or simply research through the onternet. Take into consideration if the theme you have chosen will offend somebody on the invited guests.

4. Choose a convenient place and time for the shower party. Ideally, showers should be celebrated at least three weeks before the wedding. This is to give time for the bride-to-be to concentrate on the coming event. Organizers can consult each of the invited guests and the bride-to-be if they are available on the proposed shower party date. Preparation time in deciding for the shower party should be highly considered. The place where the shower will be held can be discussed, just as the number of guests, because this element of the party will also be dependent on the budget.

5. Start sending out invitations. There are several invitation formats and templates found on the internet, but it doesn't hurt to make a new one. If you decide to make one, these types of information are recommended to be included in the invitation: type of shower, for whom, when and where will it be held, who will be hosting the party and how to RSVP. Send the invitation as early as possible to give ample time for the guest to RSVP. You can try to make follow ups on those people who did not provide any feedback through phone so you will know who is coming or not.

Remember that hosting for a best friend or family member's bridal party should be as memorable as can be. However, planning and budget should never be compromised to make it more fun and enjoyable not only for the bride, but for the organizers too.