Q.
I am
hosting a surprise
bridal shower in my
home for my sister.
Many of the guests are
coming in from out of
town. What is an
appropriate time of
day to have guests
arrive? How soon after
should the bride
arrive? And how far in
advance of the party
should invitations be
mailed?
A.
You
don't mention
whether the shower
is on a Saturday or
a week-day. If it
is a Saturday and
guests will drive in
that day, I would
have it in the early
afternoon so that
guests can return
home that evening
without feeling
rushed. Some of
them may want to get
together for dinner
later also.
I would have guests
arrive about 20
minutes before the
bride, unless you
have family members
who are always
late. They might be
told to arrive even
earlier so that they
get there before the
bride.
Send the
invitations so that
they arrive about
two weeks before the
shower. If any of
the guests will have
to make special
plans, ask for time
off work, secure
childcare, etc. you
might let them know
even earlier that
you are planning a
shower on a
particular date and
tell them that an
invitation will
follow. That will
help them to get an
earlier start on
their plans.
Glenna Tooman,
ForeverWed.com
Wedding Consultant
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