When is bridal shower supposed to be

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When a bridal shower is, say, six months before your nuptials, your guests' excitement for your wedding will likely die down well before the wedding invitations go out. Throwing a bridal shower less than a month before the wedding day also isn't ideal for a few reasons.

One, you'll be so busy with last-minute wedding arrangements that you won't have time to write out a couple dozen bridal shower thank-you cards. Two, even low-key bridal showers can be overwhelming for a bride, when the women you love most from all parts of your life are gathered in one room, eager to watch you open presents.

It's better for your psyche to leave some space between draining albeit wonderful events when all eyes are on you. Seems tight, no? As long as you and your partner have started planning your wedding and have a date set, any day goes when it comes to throwing a bridal shower.

Finding the right timing is especially important if you live further away from home and would have to travel to attend. Heading home five months before the big day for a dress fitting? Host your shower on the same weekend. Planning to be in town for a week before your wedding day? Keep your guests in mind, too. Your Privacy Rights. To change or withdraw your consent choices for Brides. At any time, you can update your settings through the "EU Privacy" link at the bottom of any page.

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