The Wedding Shower Checklist

2-3 months

Make plans

Guest list

   Names, address, relation to the bride/groom

Location (Location may require a deposit)

Date

Theme & Style

See who has what to borrow

  Hot plates

  Cooling units

  Tables

  Chairs

  Tablecloths

  Margarita machine

Divide Duties

Invitations

Decorations

Cooking

Clean-Up

Set Budget

Get invitations

Address invitations

  Include directions and phone number if you expect an RSVP

  Send 4 weeks prior to the event

Shop

Favors

Decorations

  Ribbons

  Buy silk and order fresh at this point

  Centerpieces

  Cups, napkins, plates and matches

Check with party supply stores, art supply stores, rental companies, yellow pages, YAHOO, and use your imagination.

Reserve entertainment, rental items and caterers early

1-2 Months

Finalize favors and games

Prepare menu

Shop for food and drink items that will keep

Purchase place cards, fill them out as RSVPs are received

Mail invitations 4 weeks prior to date

2 Weeks

Decide who will assist in logging the gifts for the bride

Clean the location

Confirm reservation, rental and delivery times if you made any

Confirm fresh flower order

1 Week

Total up number of guests who RSVP’d

Prepare food that can be frozen

Begin to set the atmosphere

Be sure you have planned adequate refrigeration and heating

Tidy up location

Remember personal needs:

Clothes

Hair

Nails

Pets to kennel for event

2 Days prior

Confirm details with all assistants

Check on floral delivery

Collect everything you have rented or borrowed

Check to see that silver is polished and China is clean

1 Day prior

Prepare any food that can be stored

Fruits and veggies

Set up chairs and tables

Put up lighting

Check stereo volume and see that chosen music doesn’t skip

Cover tables and set out all centerpieces

Place the candles in the appropriate places

Any other last minute decorations

The Day

Make sure assistants come early

Complete food and drinks

Set out finger foods

Content:

Warmly welcome your guests and introduce them to persons they do not know. Start a conversation concerning something you know they both have in common before you leave them.

Give the bride the corsage as she enters

Do not rush your guests but watch for signs of boredom or anxiety

Have fun!