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What Is A Virtual Bridal Shower

Couples across the world are having to change wedding plans due to the impact caused by the coronavirus, with this brings the impact on festivities that go hand-in-hand with weddings, such as showers and bachelorette parties. Luckily, thanks to the advancement in technology, it’s easy to throw a virtual shower with guests joining via live stream from anywhere in the world. 


A virtual shower can be planned to help the bride feel special and boost her morale during what seems to be an epidemic that may linger around for a while! Read on and gain information on what this new virtual shower actually entails and see how worth planning a celebration this way can be just as special as it would be in-person, to shower the bride with love and attention.




Virtual Location

First, a virtual meet up location will need to be found. While there are dozens of online platforms out there to choose from, narrowing it down can be difficult to decide from. Most platforms are easy to use if you already have an email account, or by clicking and adding friends and family you can all be on a video chat in no time. For larger groups (up to 100 people) there are platforms that allow everyone’s camera to show simultaneously. There’s no need to wait for the cameras to rotate while speaking and having fun.






Invites

It may feel strange to collect RSVPs for a virtual shower, however, a headcount is still key for two reasons, and or the event vs. sending a text or email. With so many beautiful digital options available, including ours, it will be easy to find one fitting for the shower theme and brides’ preferences. Invites also allow the shower host to convey all the information they need to share with guests, such as the virtual meeting link as the shower location.


Collect RSVPs

It may feel strange to collect RSVPs for a virtual shower, however, a headcount is still key for two reasons, and digital RSVP system managed by us can help gather other information required later on.

  1. The host will need to make sure the live stream platform they select for the shower can accommodate the size of the group, without capping attendees or cutting off the live meeting after a certain length of time. 

  2. If the host of the shower wants to send refreshments, favors, or festive decor to serve as a backdrop for the virtual shower to guests, they will need to know who is attending and everyone’s addresses.


Serve Refreshments

To add a lively, and tasty, touch to the shower, the hosts can send refreshments to guests ahead of time, whatever food or drink to go with the shower theme and the brides’ personality.


A more budget-friendly option is to include a request in the digital invitation such as “Have a drink in hand to toast to the couple!” rather than sending refreshments to guests. If hosts go this route, they could still consider sending a food, dessert, or beverage delivery to the bride or couple as a special touch.


Decorations

Whether you decide to decorate virtually or physically, creating a festive atmosphere will take the shower from a casual hangout with friends, to feeling really special. If you would like to reduce your budget there are platforms that allow attendees to set a virtual background, create a background for guests to use during the shower, such as photos of the couple, a photo related to the shower theme, or a solid coloured backdrop with text such as “Tola’s Bridal Shower” across the top. 


For physical decorations, the shower hosts can send a care package to each shower guest and the bride ahead of the shower, including fun items (a la photo booth props) to bring the virtual shower to life. 


Have A Dress Code

Having a dress code for the shower can add to the fun and memories for a bridal shower. It doesn’t have to be fancy, it could be simple personalised T-shirts dedicated to the name and date of the bride and her event. It can a silly theme, or as dressy as you want it to be. The goal is to make the event feel like a celebration for the soon to be Mrs, and a dress code will create a bright and cheery visual for the live stream.


Gifting The Bride

A key part of any shower is the bride gift opening. On the shower invitation, guest can be asked to send gifts to arrive by the date of the shower, so the bride can open presents during the virtual shower.


Play Games

Add some fun to the shower with games that are easy to play virtually, such as ‘Bridal Bingo’ or a ‘How Well Do You Know the Bride’ trivia game.


Create a Playlist

To bring your event to life there is no better component than music, it makes any gathering more festive. Create a playlist for the shower that the host plays in the background at a volume level where guests can hear it, but can still hear each other talking. 


Collect Well-Wishes for the Bride

A fun tradition for bridal showers is to have guests fill out cards with well-wishes and advice for the couple. For a virtual shower, have guests send their notes to the host ahead of time. The host can read the notes aloud during the shower, or share privately with the couple.


Conclusion

Do not let your bride-to be have to miss out on one of the most important memories she will remember for life, saying goodbye to the single life is as important as welcoming the new as a Mrs Do not let the current stay at home condition dampen what may already be a situation the bride will never forget. Give her some fun and organise a virtual shower. If you would like a planner and host to manage the event for you, we can help you contact us via email and get or Virtual Bridal Shower Packages owanbebride@gmail.com


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