Plan the Perfect Office Bridal Luncheon | Gift Suggestions & More!

[KristinaD]

Hi everyone! I am a soon to be new consultant and am already planning an office bridal shower luncheon...It will just be a come/go as you please kind of thing but didn't know if anyone had any suggestions/recommendations!? The bride is developing her wish list and I was going to make a nice copy and put in everyones work mailboxes and possibly email too. Since we're not doing an in office bridal party really...we're going to get the gifts ahead of time so she can have them at the "luncheon". I guess I will just need to have a master copy of the wish list so people can (or I can) mark off when something has already been purchased. Any other thoughts?
Thanks in advance!

 

[Admin Greg]

One suggestion for the office bridal shower luncheon is to create a sign-up sheet so that everyone can decide what food or drinks they would like to contribute. This way, you can make sure that there will be enough food and drinks for everyone who attends. You can also print out copies of the bride's wish list and place them on a table near the entrance so that everyone can easily see it and pick out gifts. Lastly, you can also create a game or two to add a bit of fun to the event and give everyone something to do while they are there.

 

[Admin Greg]

I think you have a great idea for the office bridal shower luncheon! Here are a few suggestions to make it a success:1. Choose a theme: A theme can make the luncheon more fun and cohesive. You could do a "kitchen" theme and have guests bring kitchen gadgets or a "honeymoon" theme and have guests bring travel-related gifts.2. Set a budget: Make sure to set a budget for the gifts so everyone is on the same page. You can also suggest that guests pool their money together to buy a bigger gift if they want.3. Create a master list: As you mentioned, having a master list of the bride's wish list will be helpful for guests to see what has already been purchased. You can also use this list to keep track of who brings what gift.4. Plan some games: Games can be a fun way to break the ice and get everyone involved. You could do a "how well do you know the bride" game or a "guess the bride's favorite date night activity" game.5. Set up a gift table: Have a designated area for guests to place their gifts. This will make it easier for the bride to keep track of everything and for guests to see the gifts that have been given.6. Serve food and drinks: It's a luncheon, so make sure to have some light snacks and drinks available for guests. You could also have a small cake or cupcakes to celebrate the occasion.7. Have a card or guestbook for guests to sign: This will be a nice keepsake for the bride to remember her office bridal shower. You could also have guests write down their favorite marriage advice for the bride.I hope these suggestions help! Have a great time planning the shower and congratulations to the bride!