Who Plans The Bridal Shower? Everything You Need To Know

Bridesmaid or another member of the wedding party

If the maid of honor is unavailable to plan a bridal shower, then the responsibility might go to another bridesmaid. Splitting out responsibilities between members of the bridal party can help ease the burden involved in wedding planning and make things easier for both the bride and the maid of honor. 

So, if a bridesmaid wants to help out by planning a shower, or if the maid of honor wants to delegate some of her responsibilities, a bridesmaid can make an awesome party planner! 

A family member

Of course, members of the bridal party aren’t the only ones who can plan a bridal shower. Sometimes, a close family member or friend might want to step up and help throw a bridal shower for the bride-to-be. Primary candidates include the bride’s mom, grandma, sister, cousin, or aunt. If one of the bride’s future in-laws wants to help out with wedding planning, this is an awesome opportunity for them to get involved. A bridal shower is a fun opportunity for both sides of the family to mingle before the wedding day, and to get to know everyone. 

A co-worker

Sometimes, a co-worker might want to show their support by hosting an office shower for the bride-to-be. An office bridal shower can either take place alongside a bridal shower with other family members and friends, or you can combine them together to create an ultimate bridal shower experience. It all depends on what the bride wants to do, and what she has time for throughout the wedding planning process. 

Things to keep in mind when planning a bridal shower

Now that you know who plans the bridal shower, let’s talk about what you can do to send it to the next level. 

Just because the bride doesn’t plan the shower herself doesn’t mean that she’s not involved in the planning process. Whoever the honor of shower planning falls to, the party planner will usually work with the bride to coordinate ideas, dates, and times for the shower. Here are a few things to try, so that you can make the event super special! 

Make a gift registry

“Showering” the bride with gifts is one of the traditional activities involved in a bridal shower. These gifts can include things like home supplies for life with the bride’s new partner or more fun items, like clothes and accessories. 

To give guests an idea of what they should bring, setting up a gift registry is a good way to ensure that everyone is on the same page. Of course, this step is optional if you’re hosting a gift-less bridal shower. It’s totally cool for a bride to say no to gifts and opt to spend the day enjoying everyone’s company instead. Just remember to consult with her beforehand.