Traditional bridal showers can be a bit stuffy, with lace doilies, tiny sandwiches and lame party games taking center stage. Modern day brides are looking for something a little more festive with a lot more laughter and a blast of color of two. Paint your own ceramics is the ideal event for a bridal shower - and if your Grandmother insists, she can even bring her lace doilies and bite-sized egg salad sandwiches.How To Organize This EventIf you're in the bridal party or are otherwise authorized to plan a bridal shower event, the initial planning stages are the most important. Consider how many guests you want to invite, where and when you will hold the event and what sort of theme (if any) you want to focus on.The number of guests is key. Local pottery studios may have a limited capacity, so compare your wish guest list with the preferred location to see if things match up. Some of the larger art studios may be equipped with private party rooms with space for hundreds of guests, but if you are limited to a table or two of shower attendees the guest list will need to comply.Dates are another finicky detail. Obviously the bride needs to be there, so find out when she's available and work from those dates. Weeknights may be easier to book than weekends and depending how far in advance you are booking, the bride's schedule may be subject to change. Find out whether the studio will be flexible in that instance and be sure to book with a reputable, established and friendly company.You can expect these bridal showers to last between two and three hours. Guests will initially choose a piece and opt for their favorite colors. From that point they will have a fantastic time. Gifted (and highly patient) instructors will guide them through the tips and tricks of paint your own ceramics and be there to answer questions. You can trust them to keep the family secrets, should they happen to overhear anything embarrassing and/or incriminating. Don't worry about party games or ice-breakers of any kind. The staff will have everything lined up for you. Guests will simply choose their project and start on it, with the laughter and hilarity soon to follow. Think about whether you want the shower to be centered on the bride's needs - with a joint project that all contribute to, like a set of dishes - or a more individualized set up where each guest can paint and take home their own piece. This will affect the overall cost of the shower as well, which is a consideration if you are footing the bill. Shower guests may be required to pay for their own item while you cover the studio fee. Discuss the payment options with the studio before you get there and be sure that all of those invited understand their role.Other than those practical details, the planning and execution of a paint your own ceramics bridal shower is nothing but fun. You can look forward to a unique, doilie-free afternoon or evening celebrating the upcoming marriage of a loved one. And you also look forward to the appreciation and gratitude of the bride and everyone else involved.
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Modern day brides are looking for something a little more festive with a lot more laughter and a blast of color of two. Paint your own ceramics is the ideal event for a bridal shower - and if your Grandmother insists, she can even bring her lace doilies and bite-sized egg salad sandwiches.
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