During the busy engagement season it’s easy to forget about scheduling time with your closest friends. Planning a bridesmaids’ luncheon is a great way for the women in your life to gather in celebration one last time.
A bridesmaids’ luncheon can be an elaborate party or a simple get-together. It’s typically a brunch, luncheon, or an afternoon tea. The luncheon is a special time to reminisce over sweet memories with your bridesmaids.
Who hosts it?
Traditionally the bridesmaids’ luncheon was either hosted by the bridesmaids honoring the bride, or by the bride honoring the bridesmaids. Today though the luncheon is almost always hosted by the bride and her mother as a thank-you to the bridesmaids.
When is it?
The luncheon is usually a day or two before the wedding so out-of-town guests can attend. You should aim to send out the invitations about a month prior to the wedding.
Who is invited?
– The bride
– The maid or matron of honor
– The bridesmaids
– The flower girl and her mother
– The mother of the bride
– The mother of the groom
It’s also a nice gesture to invite sisters of the bride and groom, and grandmothers of the bride and groom.
What do you do?
At the luncheon the bride presents her bridesmaids with gifts thanking them along with a short speech. “The Cake Pull” is also a fun game that many bridal parties enjoy. Sterling silver charms are tied to individual ribbons and set into the cake with the ribbon hanging out. Each bridesmaid takes a turn pulling out a ribbon and uncovering a charm. The charms tell a fortune or a prediction of the future and serves as a sweet memento of the wedding festivities.
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