| A Bridal Shower is a chance to shower the bride with | | | | chance to show off your entertaining skills! |
| gifts from her registry or for her honeymoon. Another | | | | Food - Using a Fiesta theme allows you to make |
| bonus: the wedding party gets to know one another a | | | | cost-effective dishes that can serve many, and are |
| little better before the big day. In today's current climate | | | | always big hits with the guests. It also allows you to |
| though, the cost of a shower may be a little | | | | make one large pitcher of drinks and save even more |
| overwhelming. If you're looking to throw a festive | | | | money. If you are more practiced with a take-out |
| shower on an affordable budget, why not throw a | | | | menu than you are with a cookbook, a Fiesta is an |
| Fiesta themed bridal shower? | | | | easy way to conquer your fear of a stove. If you |
| Fiesta themed showers allow you to save money but | | | | can't imagine life without your stove, this theme will |
| still throw a party where everyone's up out of their | | | | give you ample opportunity to show off your cooking |
| seats, laughing and talking, while celebrating the bride | | | | prowess. |
| the entire time. It's also a fun alternative to the bride's | | | | Decorations - Fiesta decorations are very easy, |
| stressful wedding plans - and let's be honest - what | | | | festive, and inexpensive. Think bright colors, crepe |
| bride's plans aren't stressful to her? It's a great way to | | | | paper, fun sombreros and bright flowers to liven up a |
| get her to relax and be worry free for an afternoon | | | | room or poolside. Hitting your local dollar store can be |
| while also not totally leaving you cash strapped by the | | | | a great bet to stock up on decorations, funny game |
| end of the event. | | | | prizes, or even clever favor ideas without spending a |
| Select a Date - Bridal Showers are typically held 6 to | | | | lot of money. Since bright colors are in order, this |
| 8 weeks before the wedding. Speak with the bride to | | | | theme allows you to save even more by being able to |
| pick a date that is most convenient. Make sure that | | | | use monochromatic bunches of carnations or daisies |
| you are clear with the bride what type of shower you | | | | which can always be found on sale or at discount |
| are thinking of throwing for her - that way no one | | | | florists. |
| feels let down. Keep in mind that if you are inviting | | | | Favors - Favors are a great way for guests to |
| wedding guests from out of town, they may need | | | | remember the event. However, they don't need to |
| extra time to make affordable travel plans so consider | | | | take up a lot of time to create nor do they need to |
| at least sending out a free "Save the Date" email 12 | | | | cost a ton of money. For a fiesta themed shower, we |
| weeks before the event. | | | | recommend homemade packets of margarita mix with |
| Fiesta Shower Theme - This is a theme that can | | | | printed labels commemorating the event. Brightly |
| spice up winter, allows you to make good use of your | | | | colored votive candleholders are another gift idea that |
| backyard or patio, or can be held around a pool. While | | | | guests will enjoy re-using at home. |
| you may lean towards going to a Mexican restaurant, | | | | As you can see, a Fiesta themed shower can be a |
| why not throw the Fiesta in your own home? It will | | | | fun, casual party that celebrates the bride without |
| cost even less than going out, plus it will give you a | | | | breaking the bank. |