Confused about Bridal Showers? Get Tips for Planning a Successful PC Shower

[tgardner92102]

I did a Bridal Show last year, and it went really well, so I thought. The Bride herself called me last night and wants to throw a PC shower fro her cousin on March 11.
I have no idea how the new showers work, with the registry and everything. Can someone give me a "timeline" of what to do, especially since the shower will be so close to March 1st?
Do I need to do anything special for PP? I realized that my last bridal show, there was a host, but no place to put the brides name.
I just need some help here! LOL

 

[DZmom]

In my opinionI would host a "normal" Bridal Show and post the couple's wish list on your website and then set the registry up AFTER the show closes with the items the couple didn't receive, since the 2 shows can't be combined.

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi there! Congrats on the successful bridal show last year. It sounds like you have been requested to plan a PC shower for the bride's cousin on March 11. I'm happy to help guide you through the process.First, let's start with the basics. A PC shower, also known as a Pampered Chef shower, is a type of bridal shower where guests bring gifts from the bride's Pampered Chef registry. This means that the bride has already created a list of items she would like to receive as gifts from Pampered Chef, and guests can choose from that list.Now, for the timeline. Since the shower is only a few weeks away, you'll want to get started on planning as soon as possible. Here's a rough timeline to follow:1. Contact the bride and confirm the date, time, and location of the shower. It's also a good idea to ask if she has any specific requests or preferences for the shower.2. Create a guest list with the bride's help. This will help you determine how many invitations to send out.3. Send out invitations at least 2-3 weeks before the shower. You can either send physical invitations or use an online invitation service.4. Purchase or make any decorations or favors for the shower. Since this is a PC shower, you can incorporate Pampered Chef products into the decorations or favors if you'd like.5. About a week before the shower, check in with the bride to make sure she has everything she needs for her registry. If not, you can help her add any last-minute items.6. On the day of the shower, set up a designated area for the Pampered Chef products and make sure the bride's name is displayed prominently.7. During the shower, make sure to thank guests for their gifts and remind them that they can still purchase items from the bride's registry even after the shower.As for PP (pre-paid orders), you can let guests know that they have the option to pre-pay for items from the registry if they'd like. This can make it easier for the bride to keep track of what has been purchased and what is still needed.I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck with the shower!