{"id":11107,"date":"2013-03-27T07:37:38","date_gmt":"2013-03-27T13:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/?p=11107"},"modified":"2015-05-29T14:17:32","modified_gmt":"2015-05-29T20:17:32","slug":"how-to-save-time-and-money-on-your-diy-bridal-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/how-to-save-time-and-money-on-your-diy-bridal-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save Time and Money on Your DIY Bridal Shower"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/Delightful-Purple-Casual-Invitations\/-169946\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11464\" alt=\"Delightful Purple Casual Invitations by PaperDirect\" src=\"\/blog\/media\/SEC18251-196x300.jpg\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/SEC18251-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/SEC18251-98x150.jpg 98w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/SEC18251-229x350.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/SEC18251.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/a>Save money by planning ahead, having a budget and getting the right price on everything you need for\u00a0 a DIY bridal shower that will be the talk of the town. Here&#8217;s a handy DIY bridal shower checklist to help you plan the perfect party for the bride-to-be, which is probably you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Checklist for 3 Months Prior to Bridal Shower<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decide if the shower is going to be all female or co-ed<\/li>\n<li>Set the date and choose venue<\/li>\n<li>Create the guest list<\/li>\n<li>Choose DIY <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/Bridal-Shower\/Invitations\">bridal shower invitations<\/a> from PaperDirect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Checklist for 2 Months Prior to Bridal Shower<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Send a save-the-date to VIP guests such as the bride&#8217;s mother or parents, best friend and maid of honor.<\/li>\n<li>Call guests who are traveling far and give them a reminder; help with travel plans, if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Establish the budget<\/li>\n<li>Finalize decisions about any flowers, menu, table lines, favors, music, activities, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Compile addresses for the guest list.<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/Optimistic-Casual-Invitations\/-172683\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11466\" alt=\"Optimistic Casual Invitations by PaperDirect\" src=\"\/blog\/media\/SEC21143-196x300.jpg\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/SEC21143-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/SEC21143-98x150.jpg 98w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/SEC21143-229x350.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/SEC21143.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Make a to-do list and assign tasks to your helpers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Checklist for 1 Month Prior to Bridal Shower<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill out and address invitations and mail them<\/li>\n<li>Order bridal shower favors, decorations and other party needs from PaperDirect<\/li>\n<li>Call and confirm any foods\/beverages guests need to bring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Checklist for 2 Weeks Prior to Bridal Shower<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place flower order<\/li>\n<li>Make a shopping list for food and beverages<\/li>\n<li>Buy liquor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Checklist for 1 Week Prior to Bridal Shower<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm reservations with venue<\/li>\n<li>Confirm all orders and deliveries<\/li>\n<li>Confirm RSVPs<\/li>\n<li>Prepare bridal shower favors<\/li>\n<li>Prepare shower games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/Devotion-Casual-Invitations\/-172676\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11469\" alt=\"Devotion Casual Invitations by PaperDirect\" src=\"\/blog\/media\/SEC21191-196x300.jpg\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/SEC21191-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/SEC21191-98x150.jpg 98w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/SEC21191-229x350.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/SEC21191.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><strong>Checklist for 1 Day Before Bridal Shower<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Prepare any menu items that can be made in advance<\/li>\n<li>Set up any equipment and tables, hang decorations and place party favors out<\/li>\n<li>Confirm last-minute details with bridesmaids<\/li>\n<li>Run any last-minute errands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/\">shopping online at PaperDirect<\/a> saves time and money when it come to DIY weddings and bridal showers!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Save money by planning ahead, having a budget and getting the right price on everything you need for\u00a0 a 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