{"id":207868,"date":"2022-08-06T16:13:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-06T10:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekycraze.com\/?p=207868"},"modified":"2022-12-22T20:21:08","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T14:51:08","slug":"plan-bridal-shower-on-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekycraze.com\/plan-bridal-shower-on-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan a Bridal Shower on a Budget – Ideas & Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"

On average, it costs $1,695 to be a bride. Of this total, $400 is spent just for the bridal shower. This includes buying gifts, expenses for the event, and going to the shower.<\/p>\n

But it is not necessary to spend so much. I was a bridesmaid at my friend’s wedding last summer. I threw the shower with another bride for just under $300. It was a great time, and most importantly, by the bride.<\/p>\n

From venue selection to giveaways and anecdotes, there are several fundraising tips you can implement and still have a shower to remember.<\/p>\n

Planning a bridal shower on a budget<\/h2>\n

Planning a bridal shower on a budget can be challenging, but it is certainly doable. Here are some tips to help you plan a successful and affordable bridal shower:<\/p>\n

1. Location<\/h3>\n

First, consider your home. If you host the party yourself, you will not need to pay the rental fee. But there are circumstances where this does not work. I live in Pennsylvania, and my shower friend lives in Michigan. But my father-in-law lives in Michigan, where we grew up, and generously let us borrow their house for a few hours. If you find someone willing to share their home, you might give an inexpensive “thank you” gift, such as a bottle of wine.<\/p>\n

You’ll probably save some money if you don’t have a house. But the shower should not be in a fancy restaurant or hotel ballroom. Think outside the box and compare prices. Here are a few atypical places to check out:<\/p>\n