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Brides's Editorial Guidelines. What Is a Bridal Luncheon? The guest list is meant to include the ladies who are in the ceremony, such as your bridesmaids, the flower girl, and your moms. For more inspiraiton, find out why some brides go without a bridal shower , and read advice on planning a Las Vegas bachelorette party.
You Might Also Like. No matter who is doing the hosting, however, a few basics must be decided before the fun can be had by all. A bridesmaids' luncheon is an event typically held prior to the wedding day. It is an optional, not required event. It is a luncheon that allows the bride and her bridesmaids to enjoy a quiet lunch together during the whirlwind of everything else that is happening the week of the wedding. Generally, the luncheon is held the week of the wedding - the most popular day being the day before the wedding.
You can, however, host the event earlier, if you choose. Additionally, the luncheon doesn't have to be a luncheon at all. It can be a brunch or even a dinner, held during whatever time of day you desire. The obvious guests are the bride and the bridesmaids. The bride's mother and future mother-in-law are also invited.
The flower girl and junior bridesmaids can also be in attendance with their mothers. Special "girls" of honor, like the groom's sister, grandmother, or other VIPs in your wedding party can also be invited guests.
Although modern traditions might allow for the "boys" to attend the event, traditionally, it is a "girls only" event. Invited guests should receive a luncheon invitation. You can coordinate the theme of the invitation and its level of formality or informality with that of the luncheon. How formal or informal the event is up to the host s.
Just because the wedding is formal does not dictate that the luncheon has to be formal, or vice versa.
The luncheon is its own event, so can carry its own formality and theme that is similar to or different from the wedding. Venues for bridal luncheons can really run the gamut, depending on formality, budget, and desires of the bride and bridesmaids.
The venue you choose should coordinate with how formal or casual the theme of the event is, which is totally up to you. The primary item on the agenda is to eat, drink, and have fun. Typically, a meal is served-be it lunch or dinner. Cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks can be enjoyed while the "girls" chat, laugh, and have a good time. It is tradition for the bride to give a speech at the luncheon.
She should thank her bridesmaids and to her guests of honor for their hard work and support during the planning process. Email invitations are also acceptable for a bridesmaids' luncheon that will be held at an informal location.
If the wedding party will be out of town until your wedding, plan the luncheon for the week of the wedding. However, if everyone lives in town, the luncheon can be held up to a month prior to the wedding. It is also polite to include the proper dress attire for the event on the invitation.
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