Free Printable Bridal Shower Checklist

9.7.2024

Feeling overwhelmed planning a Bridal Shower? I created this Bridal Shower Checklist to stay organized and keep you on your game. I had so much fun creating this printable for all you bride to be’s and bride squad! This Bridal Shower Checklist includes one of my signature illustrated girls designed in watercolor. You can pick your hair color and skin tone to create in the essence of the bride!

Along with the checklist I have made a few tips for you.

Three months out or earlier:

Decide who is hosting. Traditionally the Maid of Honor plans the Bridal Shower but it can be anyone else in the bridal party or any family members or friends.

Establish a budget. Planning a bridal shower can add up quickly with all the food, drinks, decor and extras. Having a budget you can refer to throughout the planning process will help.

Pick a theme. My favorite part! The theme will bring everything together to create an atmosphere. From Breakfast at Tiffany’s to a Boho theme. Find a theme that compliments the bride based on her interest and hobbies.

Set a date and choose a venue. Setting a date can get a little tricky. Ask the guest of honor her schedule and check with the VIP’s.

Create the Guest List. A Guest list includes the Bridal Party, close friends and family. Depending on the size of the venue. And note for etiquette that whoever is invited to the Bridal Shower is also invited to the wedding.

Order your invitations. Try to give your guest as much notice. Make sure to include the theme if there is one, registries, RSVP’s and other details. I have tons of fun designs to go with all kinds of themes and really capture the bride-to-be with hair color and skin tone. I have several I can design and print for you, check them out here. Or you can edit and print your own with all these fun templates here.

Start looking for vendors for your Bridal Shower.

Two Months Out:

Compile a list of addresses.

Mail out invitations. If you chose one of mine I would love to see! Tag me @laceeswan on Instagram!

Make a details to-do list and assign tasks. Decide who is responsible for obtaining what supplies, setting up, organizing games, recording gifts, putting together favors etc.

Pick a menu and book catering.

One Month Out:

Finalize decor, games, activities, etc. Who doesn’t love a brainstorm session of all the possibilities. Get the gang together and finalize the signage, table decor, flowers, menu, drinks, activities, games and prizes. I have some fun Bridal Shower Games here the you can customize yourself!

Party favors.

Create a Playlist: Music will add those special vibes to the Bridal Shower!

Buy your shower gift. Yes the planner has to get one too! Pick something from the Bride-to-be’s registry or something personal to your friendship with the bride.

Two Weeks Before:

Gather Decorations. Time to start purchasing all the Bridal Shower necessities! Check out these awesome signage for the bride here. Even ones you can have all the guest sign!!

Shopping list for food and drinks

Confirm RSVP’s

Confirm tasks of co-host

Confirm reservations

The Week of the Shower:

Confirm details with all vendors. As you get closer to the day you will want to finalize the time and details with the vendor.

Assemble party favors.

Print out shower games + signs.

Prepare party timeline.

And don’t forget anything needed for food and drinks, especially ice! Pens for the shower games and prizes!

The Week of the Shower:

Confirm details with all vendors. As you get closer to the day you will want to finalize the time and details with the vendor.

Assemble party favors.

Print out shower games + signs.

Prepare party timeline.

And don’t forget anything needed for food and drinks, especially ice! Pens for the shower games and prizes!

I had so much fun creating this printable for all you bride to be’s and bride squad! I have them in many hair colors and skin tones. And you can also edit it on Canva if you like! Get the checklist here!