{abc's of wedding planning} Bridal Luncheon

Bridal Luncheon…what is that? When I meet with my brides I like to help with any other activities they may have planned for the week of their wedding. Whether it is a welcoming BBQ, Golf outing, Clambake or a Spa day just to name a few! But most of the time when I ask “Are you having a Bridal Luncheon?” The brides look at me as if I am wearing linen after Labor Day! So this post is going to explain the Bridal Luncheon. Though it is not mandatory, a Bridal Luncheon usually is hosted by the bride at a venue, backyard or a home in the town they will be getting married. It is a VERY casual lunch/brunch that consists of the bride and bridesmaids (Feel free to invite whomever you want, but to keep it intimate stick to the females of the bridal party). This lunch is a great way for the bride to thank her bridesmaids and give them their gifts for participating in your special day. It is also a great way for the bridesmaids to meet each other and share stories how they all know the bride. That way the day of the wedding there isn’t any “Oh hi, I am Sarah I went to URI with Kara” “Oh really my brother went to URI do you know Mike Smith?” “Yeah he dated Meghan” ….then it could get ugly! It makes for a better time when you get all that out BEFORE walking down the aisle to support your friend. Let the bride have her time to shine! Do you plan on having a bridal luncheon?