Couple Wedding Showers -- Jack and Jill Never had this Much Fun!

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Posted: Monday, June 25, 2007

by Terri Hunziker
Games and Letters, Inc.

Make room for the guys, ladies! Couple or "Jack and Jill" wedding showers are on the rise as mor
e and more couples are being honored together by their friends and families. Unlike the traditional finger sandwich and pastel decor type shower, a couple shower is more casual and usually involves a meal or heavy hors d'oeuvres. Depending on the time of day and event, beer and wine is often served too.
Hosting a shower for gals and guys may seem like a big task but with some smart planning and a little preparation it can be pulled together easily. The secret is to start with a theme and the rest starts to fall into place. So let's get started!

Determine a budget. This should be your first step. Decide how much you can and are willing to spend. Determining a budget will help guide the many decisions you'll face during the planning stages.

Create the guest list. Obviously this should include anyone the couple would want there. Ask the couple, family and friends to ensure you are including those that should attend. This is also the time to ask for contact information. Be mindful of your budget and limit the list accordingly.

Choose a theme. This is where the planning gets fun! Pick a theme that fits the couple's personality and will be enjoyed by a mixed guest list. Here are a few theme ideas that work will for couple wedding showers:


Choose a day and time. Three things to note here:
  1. Timing the invitations is important. Invitations should be sent four to six weeks before the event. This needs to be factored-in when choosing the day.
  2. Timing the couple's schedule. It's best to get a list of the couple's available days and times - won't be much fun without them!
  3. Also, think about your schedule. Make sure you give yourself time to complete and execute the shower plans without the unnecessary stress of time constraints.

Plan the fun! Above all else, your shower should be fun! Planned activities and games will break-the-ice and get the party going. A variety of group and individual games will ensure a good time for everyone. Play music to set the mood. Just loud enough to hear but not drowning-out conversation. Make sure the couple is the center-of-attention in all activities.

Organize helpers. There are many stages of the party where help will be needed. Areas to concentrate on are food prep/serving, taking photos, conducting games, organizing and recording the gift-opening sequence, packing/transporting gifts and party clean-up.

Party favors. This is not always necessary but it is nice to give each guest some small token of thanks for their attendance. This can be as simple as a slice of cake to-go to a beautifully wrapped party favor gift. Again the watch cry is - budget!

There you have it, plans for the perfect couple wedding shower! Have fun and remember, no matter what the budget, theme or venue; you'll be appreciated for the care and time you put into their special day. Whether you spend $100 or $1000, it's the thought and effort the couple will remember and appreciate. Keep it fun and you can't go wrong!
Terri Hunziker founded Games and Letters, Inc. providing thousands of print & play party games! Bridal Shower Games, Baby Shower Games and more!
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» left by Christine McM
from Toronto, ON 5 years 317 days ago.
Jack & Jill, Stag & Doe, or whatever it's called, if you don't have help it will certainly be a distaster, i.e. trying to get my husband to clean up the yard, declutter, or come with ideas has been a chore. My son & his bride told me 3 weeks before that was the only weekend they both had off work! Many have not called or even e-mailed to say they are or not coming and it's 4 days before the shower. A cousin said, great I'll help, then when she found out the date said she was going to a concert and she MIGHT drop by! Thank goodness for backyard tents, folding tables, and bring your own folding chair! BYOB, and just serve punch, generic red & white wine, de-alcohol wine, pop, then 3 kinds of lasagna and green salad. Guests must bring a salad or dessert. Tickets on a door prize of an especially nice 40 oz bottle of cogniac, 1 for $5, 3 for $10. My own maid of honour, 22 years ago was the only one who said she would definitely help and with games, gave me ideas for prizes, i.e. books you were once given that can be regifted, shower creams, or toileteries for both men & women. I hope it goes off without my sanity! Christine from Don Mills, ON
» left by lol from quebec 5 years 39 days ago.
not really
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