I Offered a Small Bridal shower....she Requested a Large One!

Call her sisters, Mother and other friends. Get people on board! They will help and you will be happy without paying for everything and dealing with everything. Just start dialing those numbers, I am SURE you will get plenty of help.

forget the theme, costs more money. just get flowers and some balloons and have a huge cook out : ). that's what we did!

That is alot to take on especially with you being so busy with your baby. I would call her mother and see if an aunt, sister, or the other bridesmaids want to throw the shower with you. it would probably be easiest to have it at a restaurant if nobdy volunteers their home. God knows you can't have it at your house . It would be way too much for you so don't offer that :)it's actually cheaper at a restaurant . You can have a simple meal and sometimes they will include tea, coffee,iced tea. NO open bar . You would be surprised how many women will try to order a drink at noon:)If nobody will chip in I would talk to her or her mom and tell them you can only afford to have a small shower. If she is truly a good friend she will understand. Hope this helps !

I think its AWESOME that you are doing this. Small or large it can be done! Was the concern going from small to large the money factor or the amount of people or something else all together?

I have an "At home" business with The Body Shop At Home. I have done several showers. Here is how it worked. They had the bride pick several tihngs out of the catalog I came in and did a theme... facial, make up or a spa treatment. (THis is all free adn the host gets free products) The host always gave all the host benefits to the bride and most of the products were for the bride too. They have been a lot of fun and this really helped the host to cut back on costs as I supply all the products. She did have cake and food for after and everyone had a blast.

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There are several independent business' out there you could pick from. Of course I would love to do it another idea is the pampered chef which then the consultant/guests actually make food.. and the bride picks out cookware which may be needed.

We have had them in the home or a local clubhouse/park district if it was bigger.

Do the best you can and everyone will enjoy it.

Hi A.,
I have a mom-owned invitation and favor business located in Oak Lawn. I can help if you need shower invitations or shower favors. I would definitely do a tropical theme. Let me know if I can be of any help. I would be happy to email you samples.

My email is: ____@____.com.

Thank you.

D.
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What do you mean by a large shower? I am helping my mom through one for my sister and it is a combined shower with our family, her in-law family, and friends. There are going to be over 100 guests.
If you are having the shower at your house, I wouldn't worry about doing any sort of a theme. A few decorations would be fine. It is a waste of money to go and buy themed plates, napkins, ect. I would play a few games maybe to pass the time. You can do gift bingo, bridal mummy wrap, maybe a few door prizes. All can be done rather inexpensively.
Do you have to feed everyone? If so do spaghetti and salad or something like that where you can feed large numbers for a low cost. Showers are expensive, between food, invitations, decorations, games, prizes, ect. I know the one I am throwing is costing me a fortune.
Does she have any family members or friends that can help you out?
Your friend is lucky to have someone like you!
Good Luck!
J.