{"id":24718,"date":"2021-10-27T16:15:29","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T21:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?p=24718"},"modified":"2026-04-17T11:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:21:29","slug":"who-throws-the-bridal-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/who-throws-the-bridal-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Throws the Bridal Shower? (Plus Helpful Planning Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on April 17, 2026<\/p><br>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bridal shower is one of the major milestones during engagement season; it\u2019s a time to celebrate the bride and \u201cshower\u201d her with well-wishes and gifts before the wedding day. But with so many wedding events leading up to the big day, it can be difficult to know who is responsible for what.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re wondering who throws the bridal shower, and thinking it might be you, or just willing to help, you\u2019re in the right place. Here we\u2019ll discuss not only who throws the bridal shower, but also how to throw it! So keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-should-host-the-shower\">Who should host the shower?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Etiquette suggests that the maid of honor, bridesmaids, or relatives, such as an aunt or cousin, host the bridal shower. However, this isn\u2019t a hard-and-fast rule.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to legend, the first bridal shower was put together by the bride\u2019s entire town. Today, it\u2019s still not uncommon for anyone in the bride and groom\u2019s close circle to host. For instance, close family friends of the bride or groom, or the groom\u2019s parents, may take on hosting duties as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common bridal shower hosts include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maid of Honor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridesmaids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sisters of the bride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aunts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cousins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close family friends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If multiple people offer to throw the shower, you can ask them to join forces, or consider breaking up your invitations into several smaller guest lists and having multiple, more intimate showers. A sister or relative can host an event for the family while your maid of honor or a bridesmaid hosts one for friends. A friends-only shower could also be combined with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/planning-the-perfect-hen-party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bachelorette party<\/a> if needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind, if you&#8217;re the bride, you can always graciously decline anyone\u2019s offer to host as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should be excused from hosting? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While almost anyone can throw the bridal shower, the mother of the bride or groom shouldn\u2019t take on this task. For one, they are already bearing the cost of the wedding, the wedding rehearsal, and more. In addition, some see it as the family asking for gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of who throws the bridal shower, according to tradition, anyone can offer to host or help out simply because they want to support the couple. It is, however, respectful to both the couple and their families to let the maid of honor and bridesmaids, or close relatives, have first priority to host the shower if they\u2019d like.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the bride&#8217;s role? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to her bridal shower, the bride is the guest of honor. That means she shouldn&#8217;t have any major responsibilities for planning or executing the shower. Unless she wants them! Ultimately, it&#8217;s her day, and what she says goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the party planning begins, sit down with the bride to determine her level of involvement. At a minimum, she needs to approve the party and the shower date. She should also have the final say in the guest list. From there, ask her if she&#8217;d like to weigh in on any other particulars, such as theme, decor, menu, or games. Games are particularly important because you don&#8217;t want to plan something that the bride won&#8217;t be comfortable doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"944\" data-attachment-id=\"24786\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/who-throws-the-bridal-shower\/young-beautiful-woman-opening-gift-bag-at-her-bridal-shower\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/iStock-1222865376.jpg?fit=1927%2C1555&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1927,1555\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images\/iStockphoto&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Young smiling woman opening a present at her bridal showere n her home. Pink bride balloons in background&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1584193562&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;(C)Traci Beattie 2019 ((C)Traci Beattie 2019 (Photographer) - [None]&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Young beautiful woman opening gift bag at her bridal shower&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Young beautiful woman opening gift bag at her bridal shower\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Young smiling woman opening a present at her bridal showere n her home. Pink bride balloons in background&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/iStock-1222865376.jpg?fit=1927%2C1555&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/iStock-1222865376.jpg?resize=1170%2C944&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The bride is the guest of honor!\" class=\"wp-image-24786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/iStock-1222865376.jpg?w=1927&amp;ssl=1 1927w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/iStock-1222865376.jpg?resize=768%2C620&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/iStock-1222865376.jpg?resize=1536%2C1239&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who gets an invite? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shower details will determine the final list of invites. If there will be multiple showers, just make sure the guest lists don&#8217;t overlap. You don&#8217;t want people to feel obligated to attend repeat celebrations or purchase more than one gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the most part, unless a shower is specifically geared towards couples or is a co-ed shower, bridal shower tradition dictates that the event is a female-only affair, perhaps with a surprise guest appearance by the groom.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who throws the bridal shower and what type of shower it is will dictate who attends. However, there are a few \u201crules\u201d to follow when crafting the guest list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immediate family members<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any female members of the immediate family of the bride or groom should receive a bridal shower invitation. This includes the bride&#8217;s mother, the groom\u2019s mother, and any sisters and sisters-in-law of the bride and the groom. If you\u2019re hosting, be sure to extend a shower invitation to these people, even if they&#8217;re out of town or you know they won\u2019t be able to attend.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridesmaids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also good etiquette to invite members of the bridal party to all wedding events, including any bridal showers. This mainly includes bridesmaids, but other members of the wedding party, such as friends helping with the guest book or candle lighting, should also receive an invitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friends and extended family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the immediate family and bridal party, the rest of the guest list should be determined by the bride. Her list could include friends, extended family, family friends, or even co-workers. If the shower is a couple\u2019s party, the wedding party and their significant others, as well as all immediate family members, should be invited in addition to anyone else the couple wants to have there.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Only wedding guests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important that no one be invited to the bridal shower who isn\u2019t also invited to the wedding to avoid any potential hurt feelings or awkwardness. It can also seem like a tacky plea for gifts to invite people who don\u2019t get to attend the wedding. This is another reason why the bride should have the final say in the guest list.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bridal-Shower-Guest-List.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bridal-Shower-Guest-List-Printables-mobile.png\" media=\"(max-width: 600px)\"\/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"634\" data-attachment-id=\"45599\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/who-throws-the-bridal-shower\/bridal-shower-guest-list-printables\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bridal-Shower-Guest-List-Printables.png?fit=1200%2C650&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,650\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bridal Shower Guest List Printables\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bridal-Shower-Guest-List-Printables.png?fit=1200%2C650&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bridal-Shower-Guest-List-Printables.png?resize=1170%2C634&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Download a free guest list printable for your bridal shower!\" class=\"wp-image-45599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bridal-Shower-Guest-List-Printables.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bridal-Shower-Guest-List-Printables.png?resize=768%2C416&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What goes into the planning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridal shower planning may seem simple compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wedding-budget-planning\/\">wedding planning<\/a>, but hosting a well-organized event, no matter the scale, requires thoughtful preparation and support. Just because someone is throwing the shower, doesn\u2019t mean they need to be responsible for every detail of the day. This is one reason why it can be beneficial to have multiple hosts. Here are a few key components that are typically a part of every bridal shower. Consider assigning one or two to each host to divvy up the duties, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Event-Planner\">hire professionals<\/a> to simplify the planning process.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bridal-shower-decorations\">Bridal shower decorations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting a theme should be the first order of business. There are so many fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/5-bridal-shower-themes-bride-will-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ideas for a bridal shower theme<\/a>, whether it\u2019s a traditional bridal shower or a modern bridal shower. The key is to select a theme that suits the bride&#8217;s personality, or the bride and groom\u2019s relationship if it\u2019s a couple\u2019s shower. After you\u2019ve chosen a theme, you can search for decorations to match. Think signage, linens, serving utensils, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Wedding-Florist\">florals<\/a>, as well as a creative backdrop for photos.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The location you choose for your shower could also affect your decor decisions. For instance, hosting an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/checklist-planning-outdoor-party\/\">outdoor party<\/a> will require different considerations than an indoor event. The size of the space will also play a part. Once you&#8217;ve picked your venue, start mapping out where certain activities will take place and design your decorations around that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bridal-shower-menu\">Bridal shower menu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Menu planning can sometimes be a stressful part of throwing a bridal shower, but it doesn&#8217;t have to be. This is another area where you can call in reinforcements! Have the hosts or members of the bridal party each bring a dish, drink, or dessert to serve. Or, if the budget allows, hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Caterer\">caterer<\/a> to handle the food for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider the time of the event when planning your menu. If the shower overlaps with mealtime, be prepared to offer more substantial food items, such as appetizers, finger sandwiches, and salads. If the shower lands between meals, you can stick with simpler foods like fruits, dips, and charcuterie boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, all bridal showers should include some delicious drinks and tasty treats. Tea and cocktails are popular beverage choices, and you can&#8217;t go wrong with any sweets. Cupcakes and cookies decorated to match the shower theme are sure to be a hit. You could even bring in a full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/candy-dessert-buffets\">candy and dessert buffet<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bridal-shower-gifts\">Bridal shower gifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some bridal showers may opt to take gifts home to open privately, but many will want to open them at the party. Allocate a good portion of time towards the end of the event for this. Assign someone to hand out gifts and collect the wrapping paper. Someone else should also write down each shower gift and who gave it so the bride can send thank-you cards afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When hosting a lingerie shower, opening gifts can also turn into a fun bridal shower game in which the bride has to guess who gave each gift. Keep the guest list in mind, though, if you plan to put the bride\u2019s intimates on display!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be easy to get caught up in planning the perfect shower and forget to purchase a gift. Be sure to shop the wedding registry and pick out your own bridal shower gift before the event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bridal-shower-entertainment\">Bridal shower entertainment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"half-indent wp-block-paragraph\">Entertainment at a bridal shower can come in many forms. Typically, this means a few shower games, such as the Newlywed Game or love-themed trivia, but it can also include activities. Depending on the bridal shower venue, theme, and the number of guests, there are a couple of cool ideas you can try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group half-indent\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc86\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Mobile-Spa?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mobile spa<\/a> to pamper the bride and her closest friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfa8 Let creativity flow with a fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Painting-Party?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">painting party<\/a> themed around the bride&#8217;s interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udeb4 Host a &#8220;garden party&#8221; and plant herbs or flowers in the bride&#8217;s yard, or in small pails to take home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\uded6 Gather the ladies in their finest attire and spill the tea with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/bridgerton-themed-party-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridgerton-themed tea party<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you go with games or activities, or a combination of the two, planning a little something for the guests to do will ensure everyone is entertained.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/quick-quote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bridal-Shower-CTA-mobile.png\" media=\"(max-width: 600px)\"\/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"585\" data-attachment-id=\"45602\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/who-throws-the-bridal-shower\/bridal-shower-cta\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bridal-Shower-CTA.png?fit=1200%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bridal Shower CTA\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bridal-Shower-CTA.png?fit=1200%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bridal-Shower-CTA.png?resize=1170%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Find party services and entertainment for your bridal shower on GigSalad!\" class=\"wp-image-45602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bridal-Shower-CTA.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Bridal-Shower-CTA.png?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing who should throw the bridal shower is the first step to kicking off those wedding festivities! 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