Bridal Showers

There's no better way to honour a bride-to-be than with a bridal shower, but where do you start? Planning the bridal shower is usually left up to the maid-of-honor and or the bridesmaid to plan. However we at Tini Eventz Planner can coordinator the event and provide a step-by-step guide to the maid-of-honor/sister/bridesmaid/bestie from picking out the bridal shower invitations, venue, decor, party favors, food to ensure all the bride-to-be and guests have a blast.

Games!!!
When it comes to keeping everyone entertained there's nothing better than a few games to get the party started and create 'ice breakers' so the guests can get to know each other. One of the memorable surprise bridal showers I coordinated, guests were asked to write marriage advice for the bride prior to the shower and upon arrival each one was placed in a large jar. During the celebrations the bride was asked to read each one and guess who wrote the note. This seemed to be a hit for both the bride and guests, am sure there were a few naughty advice in that jar lol.

Food!!

I know choosing what type of food to serve can be very daunting but this can be easily resolved by first ensuring you have a theme and the time of day the party will be held. This makes narrowing down the type of food to serve much easier whether you prefer appetizers or a  BBQ kind of event. It is advisable that the menu mirror the theme of the party. Vegetarians or those on a diet need not worry there are yummy vegan friendly, healthy options that can be included on the menu. Trinidad is full of talented chefs, we always ensure to find a caterer who has a wide variety to suit multiple pallets. To create some excitement a chef can be hired to prepare sushi rolls and other delicacies in front of guests or show them how to prepare a few simple dishes.

Party Favors/'Goodie Bags'!!

Wondering what to include in the party bag for guests when they're leaving the shower. Simple and budget friendly is the way to go, gifts need not be extravagant. Nail polish, mini scented candles, body scrubs, mini moisturizers, mini bottles of wines etc all make lovely gifts the ladies will appreciate.

DIY 

Here are six tips when planning a bridal shower for the bride-to-be.

• Is this a surprise bridal shower? If no, consult with the bride to ensure you incorporate her ideas, style and colors in the party. If yes, consult with persons who knows her best like her sister, the groom, mother or best friend.
• Don't worry about the budget, it is customary in the Caribbean for the ladies to 'chip in' except the bride of course. Get quotations for the venue, food, decorations, party favors etc and just split the costs.
• Should the party be held at a fun restaurant, quaint tea shop, her parents patio or your apartment? There are many alternatives to where the party should be held, most restaurants in Port of Spain have small private dinning areas that are perfect for such party. Ensure to make reservations about one month before the event.
• The shower invite don't have to cost anything, you can send free einvite online or create a Facebook event and invite everyone to the party. 
• The shower should be held one or two months before the wedding, send a save-the-date email to guests about two months before the wedding to determine if there will be any scheduling conflicts. 
• To save money have the event at a friends apartment and avoid catering. Guests can walk with a dish or drink, foods such as hot wings, bake chicken or fish, macaroni pie, pizzas and burgers are easy to prepare. 

Do you have tips you would like to share? Let us know in the comment section.