| Creating Memories for the Bride with a Bridal Shower Brunch |
| Written by Janine Moore | |||
| Wednesday, 17 March 2010 07:54 | |||
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Events leading up to a wedding give the bride-to-be opportunities to spend time with a variety of friends and family. The large number of people a bride may have to interact with, though, can also mean less time spent with close family members and the special moments that only a family can share as part of the overall wedding experience. This is why a bridal shower brunch with intimate family and friends just before the bustle of the wedding day is a good idea.
Events leading up to a wedding give the bride-to-be opportunities to spend time with a variety of friends and family. The large number of people a bride may have to interact with, though, can also mean less time spent with close family members and the special moments that only a family can share as part of the overall wedding experience. This is why a bridal shower brunch with intimate family and friends just before the bustle of the wedding day is a good idea. Not only is a bridal shower brunch a meaningful and inexpensive way of bringing close family members together with the bride, it can also give them a chance to hear and share in ideas and planning for the wedding and feel more involved in the event. The brunch usually takes place around mid-day, between 10 a.m. and noon, several days before the wedding. To begin, find a location for the bridal shower brunch that offers a nice, calm serene ambience. Traditionally, a bridal shower brunch is held at the home of a close friend or family member, and sometimes even at the bride's home. But any calm and elegant surrounding will do, including a private room at a nice restaurant or banquet hall. Of course, the decorating approach should be stylish and preferably match the color theme of the wedding and bride's personality. It's never a bad idea to get ideas from the bridal party, but overall the dcor, theme and colors selected should approach that of a wedding atmosphere. At the same time, the dress code can be set to semi-casual (with a touch of sophistication) to allow for a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The meals and drinks should be in tandem with the theme of the bridal shower brunch and the wedding. If the couple will have the traditional white wedding, it is preferred you use white serving dishes and preferably white food like mini bagels with cream cheese ,white pizza and chicken salad. Alternatively, you can prepare home made dishes from the bride's family recipe, recipes from close friends or just shop for the latest cook book and make them a delicious meal. When appropriate, you might want to hire a chef who specializes in slightly more exotic fare, especially if the wedding is going to be a little more exotic. This type of individual will be able to bring a different approach to brunch fare like cheeses, salads and soups. And keep it appropriately light with other items like brioches, croissants, fruits, vegetables, gourmet and more. When planning drinks, be sure to include non-alcoholic options (if alcohol will be used) and keep the offerings connected to the overall wedding theme. You really can't go wrong with fruit punch, coffee, tea and soft drinks in terms of the non-alcoholic options, even if the brunch event is very formal or exotic. Typically, the bride will also give out gifts to those who attend her brunch. These can be anything from gourmet chocolates and candies, a bottle of wine, flowers, gift cards or something home-made. At the end of the day, the purpose of a bridal shower brunch is to allow the bride to enjoy the company of her close family and friends without it being a financial or planning burden for her and those involved. Free Articles: There's a lot more than tips on bridal shower brunch ideas at BridalShowerMoments.com. Join Janine Moore and our other writers for ideas on bridal shower planning, decorating, centerpieces, activites and more.
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