Bridal Shower Calendar and Checklist
This is an overview of what you should do at each step of the bridal shower planning process:

Three months before the shower:

___Decide on the date
___Check the date with the entire bridal party
___Meet with the bride and groom to decide on the guest list
___Decide the location of the shower
___Choose the theme or style of the shower
___Purchase invitations (link to abcfavors)  
___Decide on the food to be served at the shower (it does not need to be fancy or expensive)

Two month before the shower.

___Decide on favors, supplies, tableware, and games from abc favors
___Set the schedule of events for the day of the shower
___Decide which games you will be playing at the shower
___Figure out the amount of gifts and/or door prizes you will need
___Choose your gift for the bride
___Mail out invitations-include a RSVP
___Finalize the menu for the party 
 
One Month before the shower.

___Finalize decorations and games
___Select table centerpieces, cups, plates, and napkins
___Purchase favors for guests
___Set up a RSVP list
___Set seating chart

Two Weeks Before the shower.

If at a home the party is at someone’s home, check that you have the proper serving dishes, utensils, and seats

Confirm reservations if the bridal shower is being held at a restaurant
If it is being catered, contact the caterers

If friends are bringing food, contact them
Order corsages for the bride, bridal party, and the mother and grandmothers

Day Before the shower.

___Purchase, pick up, or make the rest of the food needed
___Check your home for last minute cleaning
___Set up extra chairs for guests
___Check to be sure you have enough ice, toilet paper, garbage bags, etc...
___Set a spot to display the bride's gifts  
___Provide a pad and pen for list of gifts and who gave them
___Empty coat closets so you will have a clean space to hang coats

The Day Of...

___Plan to arrive 45 minutes ahead of your guests
___Have help for the last minute details
___Have refreshments available
___Hand out the corsages the bridal party and the mother of the bride and mother of the groom
___As each guest arrives, make sure she knows someone or introduce her to others
___The bridal party should be at the door greeting guests
___Relax, have fun, and enjoy your party!