what is the difference between a Bridal Shower and a wedding shower?
Sheri m asked:
I am throwing a “shower” for my cousins wedding but I am not sure on the difference and which one to do. Please HELP!
I am throwing a “shower” for my cousins wedding but I am not sure on the difference and which one to do. Please HELP!
My daughter had a shower and got mainly night things, which I believe was a Bridal Shower, then a wedding shower where she got household gifts.
None they are just usually called a bridal shower. As the hostess you set the tone or type of shower you are giving as in lingerie or kitchen or miscellaneous etc.
A bridal shower is just for the bride. It’s the equivalent of a bachelor party. However, most the time girls just get some good food, some beverages and give the bride presents with sexy lingerie for her wedding night. They can range from a demure lunch with cute silk jammies for the bride to a sordid affair with male strippers and crotchless panties; depending on the bride. A wedding shower is for both the bride and groom and generally has a light lunch and presents similar to wedding presents, but smaller. Like a really nice picture frame for their first wedding photo.
A bridal shower and a wedding shower are two different words for the same thing.
It is just a different name for the same thing except in some countries it is called “wedding” and in others such as US and Western Canada it is called “Bridal”. The theme of the event can be household or lingerie or kitchen or whatever and is usually designated by the hostess. I’ve even had invitations just say You’re invited to a shower” but there was a bride on the front so it didn’t take my guessing to know it was “bridal” or “wedding”!!
You can have the groom to be at a wedding shower…
wedding shower = things for the kitchen
bridal shower = things for the bedroom
my wedding etiquette book says they are the same thing, just 2 different names for the same thing.
Wedding shower is when it is for both you and your groom - you get things for the house that are slightly on the cheaper side than what you would get on your wedding day
Bridal shower is for the women only. This is generally more girly and the bride gets fun things for the honeymoon
Hello Sheri!
The terms are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences:
A Bridal Shower is where gifts are geared toward the bride. Often these are attended by women only. Guests may refer to gift registries when shopping for these showers, but are more likely to buy personal items like lingerie, spa certificates, or bath items.
A Wedding Shower is where gifts are geared toward the couple. The groom can be in attendance, and often the guest list includes couples. Guests will frequently defer to the couple’s gift registries when shopping for wedding shower gifts. If you throw this type of shower, be sure to include information about the couple’s registries in your invitations.
Have fun throwing your shower!
Wendy