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Tip of the Day: Surprise bridal showers are back! If the bride has her hands full with wedding planning, she will appreciate having one less thing to organize and stress over. Ask her how involved she'd like to be with the shower well in advance of the date, so that everyone is on the same page.
If the bride prefers that her shower be a surprise, bridesmaids, Mom, and even the groom can work together to plan a diversion. If the party is being thrown at a restaurant or outside venue, time it in conjunction with another occasion (e.g. a baptism, 50th birthday) so that the bride has a plausible excuse to dress up. You can host the shower a week prior to the "real" event to throw her off.
On the flip side, if you're hosting the bridal shower at a private residence, the Maid of Honor can bring an outfit that she previously "borrowed" from the bride. That way, the bride can make a quick clothing change after greeting guests.
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