Miss Rhoadie's Custom Gifts: How Long is a Bridal Shower?

Many people planning a bridal shower (especially if it is your first time) may wonder how long shall this event be. Well it all depends on the time of day, how many activities you are doing, and if you are reserving a venue.

Typically bridals showers can last anywhere from 2-3 hours with some lasting as long as four hours depending on how the guest list is and the activities centered around the bridal shower. Some bridal shower games are simple as a word search or crossword puzzle, others may be require the guests to break into teams and craft items such as toilet paper bridal shower dresses.

However, you want to make sure that there is enough time to eat and chat, play shower games, and opening present. The Order of Events can occur as follows:

I. Welcoming Guests: Guests can sign the bridal shower guest book. Guests mingle and chat.

II. Food: Guests Eat

III. Games: Play bridal shower games

IV. Serve Cake: This can occur (before or after games) at the hostess discretion

V. Gifts: Bride to be open gifts

Check out these lovely bridal shower invitations: