Virtual Bridal Shower Ideas: Tips and Tricks for Hosting an Online Celebration

[abaker1]

Hi!

Has anyone ever done a online Bridal Shower? I have a customer that wanted to do an online catalog show, but now wants to do a Bridal Shower online for her SIL to be. The family is all spread out over the country and they figured this would be a good way to do it! I was thinking that I would just send out evites through my PWS--like the catalog show ones.. And then maybe type in her wish list in the email somehow? If anyone has ever done this before and has some advice for me I would greatly appreciate it!! Thanks!

 

[Jules711]

I just did this for one of my nieces since we are spread out too. I sent out an email telling them about the Online PC Bridal Shower. Then, I had to do a follow up one as well (easy from the website!). I asked that everyone responded even if they weren't going to participate so that I knew they received my email. Actually, I used Constant Contact since my family is already in my email lists and I could tell who opened the email and clicked on the link to my website .Then treat it as a typical shower. People can order for themselves and even have the products directly shipped if they want. As for the wish list, I have my brides to the wedding registry! That way her friends/family can check out her list, but I am SURE to tell them not to order there. Otherwise, yes, just put it in the email. OR...even better...put it in the calendar section of your website with the date and bride's name wishlist. That way you can update it as you receive orders.I personally did a surprise shower. She should be getting my warning box today and hopefully the boxes tomorrow or the next day Everyone just picked their favorites and surprisingly no duplicates and a lot of the typical favorites .Good luck with it!

 

[pampered1224]

Gotta ask a question here. If you set up a registry, is the S&H handle as an individual order or as a party with $4 S&H? I am thinking it is the individual order thing and more expensive but I just don't know and have no idea where to look.

 

[abaker1]

Thanks Jules711 for your help!! I hope it goes well too!!

 

[Jules711]

For the registry, it IS direct shipping so if you use this for a shower, you need to be SURE that everyone understands that before the shower, it's for easy looking. After the shower, you have a wedding registry set up!

 

[Cindycooks]

I would just post her wishlist on your homepage. Set up a paragraph just for them. I do this all the time - and if you have a picture of them - use that. If not, I have used the pic of the spoons tied together (I think its on cc). Direct people to your website. They order from the wishlist that is right there - as orders come in, delete that item. I will try to search for the wording that I used and post it here or PM it to you. I have it saved someplace. This is simple and works great. I use this format with all my showers.

 

[abaker1]

Thank you Cindy!!

I would just post her wishlist on your homepage. Set up a paragraph just for them. I do this all the time - and if you have a picture of them - use that. If not, I have used the pic of the spoons tied together (I think its on cc). Direct people to your website. They order from the wishlist that is right there - as orders come in, delete that item. I will try to search for the wording that I used and post it here or PM it to you. I have it saved someplace. This is simple and works great. I use this format with all my showers.