When should a bridal shower be given?

You should plan a Bridal Shower to be held about one month prior to the Wedding and only after the Bride has registered somewhere. If the Bride has a lot of family that won't be in town, you can have two showers -- one for the locals and one for the out-of-towners. This still complicates things as most people only fly in for a few days prior to the wedding and with all the planning and finishing touches the bride may not have time for a second shower so close to the wedding date.

Also keep these points in mind

• The event is usually held within two months of the wedding, up to two weeks before the big day.
• Don't invite guests to the shower who have not been invited to the wedding.
• You also need to decide whether this will be just a girls party or a jack and Jill party