Planning a bridal shower can feel overwhelming for brides who are already trying to prepare for their wedding day. Brides in Youngstown have experienced ease in planning with beautiful event venues like The Embassy Banquet Center. Working with a first-class venue that has experience perfecting details from beginning to end helps relieve stress for the bride for her shower. Let’s talk about the prep work you need to do to make sure your bridal shower flies by without any stress.
Create a Simple Breakdown of Your Budget
Setting a simple budget for your bridal shower can help you start to envision the day. Your budget should include the maximum price you are willing to pay for the following list:
- Venue
- Catering
- Decorations
- Games
- Favors
- Photos
A venue that has in-house vendor options can help keep expenses within your determined budget. In-house catering is one way that brides can avoid higher food costs for their bridal shower.
Choose the Perfect Event Venue
Selecting a venue close to home can help minimize the stress associated with planning a bridal shower. Proximity is not the only important factor when choosing your venue. Look for a venue that is elegant yet comfortable for your guests to enjoy. If you plan to have a larger guest list, ensure the event venue can accommodate your parking needs.
Pick Your Bridal Shower Aesthetic
Most brides view the bridal shower as an extension of their wedding. Usually, a theme or aesthetic is selected and will be used throughout the event. Trending bridal shower themes include the following:
- “Love in Bloom”: Features lots of colors and florals throughout decor and food
- “Love is Brewing”: A coffee-themed option, usually with a brunch menu
- “Found her Main Squeeze”: A citrus theme with lemon and orange decor
- “She’s Off the Market”: A farmers market theme with fresh berries and wicker basket decor
Choosing a “theme” is not mandatory for your bridal shower, but it is a fun way to host an event used to celebrate and prepare for your wedding. Even choosing a color scheme helps to establish a vibe for what guests should wear and expect at the event. Popular color themes include the following:
- French Blues and White: Features French blue patterns throughout the decor
- White and Green: Features florals with white and green-tinted flowers
- Pastel Colors: These could include pastel blue, purple, and pink within florals and decor
Overall, the aesthetic vision of your day is important when it comes to making decisions about catering, decor, and more. While there is no requirement for how you host your bridal shower, once again, narrowing down potential options will make the planning process easier.
Plan the Bridal Shower Menu
After setting up your budget for the shower, determining the menu will ensure the day runs smoothly. Many brides are shifting away from a traditional buffet-style and opting in for brunch or a grazing table. If you choose to have your event at a banquet center, the setup and clean up for catering is all done for you, minimizing the need for hands-on help. They are also able to accommodate different dietary needs to make sure your guests are able to enjoy a meal with everyone.
Why Consider the Embassy in Boardman for a Bridal Shower
The Embassy Banquet Center will meet all of your needs for a stress-free bridal shower. With beautiful interiors and flexible room set-ups, our banquet center can accommodate bridal showers of nearly any size. Our indoor location is perfect for any season, especially if you are looking to have your shower in the Winter when Ohio has snow on the ground. The main way the Embassy can help make your bridal shower stress-free is through their staff support. Work with experienced planning professionals and caterers to experience no worries on your special day.