Done Several Bridal Shows but ..

[Sk8Mom209]

never a surprise show.

I am going to modify my invitation to include the fact it is a surprise, but I am not sure how to work the gift.

Should I just indicate that each guest bring a monetary gift in a card for the bride and then have the bride open the cards and order after the show is over? As a guest I think I would want to know what she will ultimately get.

I usually use the bridal board method at my shows. Should I have the bride choose items during the show?

Can someone who as done a surprise BS please give me some input. I do not want to make my demo portion of the show to lengthy. The host has also invite a Wine Shop consultant so I will be sharing time. I just finished a show like this and it seemed like the wine consultant talked for 2 minutes and I talked for hours.

Basically, the surprise aspect is throwing me. Please help.

 

[Admin Greg]

[/COLOR]I think the best way to handle this is to still use the bridal board method during the show, but with a twist. Have the bride pick out her items during the show, but without knowing what she is picking out. Once the show is over, then have her open the cards and use the monetary gifts to purchase the items she chose during the show. That way, she will get the surprise of knowing what she got, as well as the joy of selecting it.

 

[Admin Greg]

[/COLOR]Hello there,I have done a surprise bridal shower in the past and it can definitely be a bit tricky to navigate. In terms of the gift, I think it would be best to have the bride choose items during the show. This way, the guests will have a better idea of what she will ultimately receive and it will also make the demo portion of the show more engaging for everyone.You could have the bride choose items from your bridal board or you could make it more interactive by having her play a game or do a scavenger hunt to choose her items. This will also add some fun to the party and make it more memorable for the guests.As for the wine consultant, perhaps you could coordinate with them beforehand to make sure that your demo time is evenly split. It may also be helpful to have a set schedule for the party so that everyone knows when it's time for the wine consultant and when it's time for your demverall, my advice would be to keep the surprise aspect in mind but not let it overwhelm the party. Remember to have fun and make it a memorable experience for the bride and guests. Good luck!