Another trend inherited from the West, a bridal shower is a concept which takes places a few days before the bride’s wedding. With shaadi season on the roll, you will definitely get a number of bridal shower invites from your friends and family. If not, you will DEFINITELY see your Facebook and Instagram timelines filled with images of a *insert any cute theme here* bridal shower.
Bridal showers are fun and they have a lot of energy in them. If you are going to a bridal shower for the first time, here’s what you need to keep in mind:
1. It Does Not Involve Bathing The Bride
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A lot of people (especially guys) wonder if bridal showers have anything to do with giving bride a shower or something similar. Why bridal showers are called “bridal showers”? I am as clueless as the entire idea behind this very concept.
2. You Will Meet A Lot Of Old (read ex) Friends
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If you are going on a bridal shower of an old, there are high chances that you will come across people who you do not like or who were once your “good” friends. Oh, the memories.
3. Following The Theme Can Be Hectic
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The exciting thing about bridal showers is that there is a theme that needs to be followed.
The hectic thing about bridal showers is that there is a theme that needs to be followed.
Yep, it can surely be exciting and painful thing to have themes as you may or may not have the perfect attire that fits the themes. Themes like tea party, garden party theme, fairy-tale theme, retro and many more are part of this festivity.
4. There Will Be Loads And Loads Of Food
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Food, something we desi people cannot live without.
That is one of the best things about bridal showers, believe me.
5. The Cake Will Be Prettier Than Your Face!
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Cakes are very important in bridal showers and it is given a lot of attention by brides as well. The cake designs followed by brides and her friends are so amazing that one may think THRICE before cutting it.
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6. “Aur Beta, Aapki Kab Baari Hai?”
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You upload pictures of attending a friend’s bridal shower and people will start asking you, “Hum kab aapka bridal shower attend kar rae hai phir?” Or even the friends present in the bridal shower may start questioning you when your turn is and you haven’t even found someone yet and man, that hurts…
7. Loads of Music And Selfies And Dances!
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The moment when you will be hearing Kaala Chashma so much that you will eventually start hating it.
The absolutely favorite things about bridal showers, the moment we all start celebrating the moment! Dance preps and music everywhere, everyone is in the perfect mood and the smile on bride’s face tells it all.
Bridal showers are exciting and fun with a lot of good memories linked with them. It is fun to have a night with all your girlfriends!
