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From location to food to decor, there’s a whooole lot to think about when it comes to hosting a bridal shower. Plus, you’re likely throwing this event for one of the closest people in your life — we get it, there can be a lot of pressure to get it right! If you’re sweating the small stuff, let’s start at square one: picking a theme. The options these days are seemingly endless, so here are a few key things to consider to help you narrow down which creative idea is best for your bride-to-be.
#1: Think of their hobbies
Not sure where to start when picking out a theme? We recommend making a list of the bride’s favorite hobbies or activities. This will help you get the creative juices flowing… and it’ll ensure the theme you end up with is something that truly feels right for her.
For example, if she’s been in her pickleball era lately or is just always looking for an activity, maybe you end up going with a “The Perfect Match” concept — champagne and leisurely games at a tennis court with custom jerseys or paddles.
Or maybe she’s a huge reader and is that friend who’s always begging you to join her one-person book club… then you could go with something like “Her Bridal Chapter” with book decor and even encourage guests to bring a book to dedicate to the bride!
Whatever she loves, there’s sure to be a clever play on words to match, so start with that list and see where it takes you!
TLDR:
Try an activity-based celebration inspired by the bride’s hobbies like…
- “The Perfect Match” with tennis and pickleball
- “Her Bridal Chapter” for the book-loving bride
- “Après Bride” if she loves to ski (or if she just loves sipping hot cocoa in the snow)
#2: Consider the weather and location of the event
If you’re planning this bridal party for mid-December in Boston… it might be a little tough to fully execute on a tropical theme (hey, we’re not saying it can’t be done). Look at the forecast for the month of the event and the specific location to get a sense of what you’re working with.
If it’s sunny, try a fresh and vibrant theme like “She’s Off the Market.” Inspired by farmer’s markets with a bouquet-making station and perfect “pear” fruit details, this feels totally spot on for spring or summer.
If it might be rainy or cold and you don’t want to risk having to move anything from outdoor to indoors, go with a seasonal concept that is best hosted inside like “Snow in Love” or “Falling for You”.
TLDR:
Play off of the shower’s seasonality with themes like…
- “She’s Off the Market” with farmer’s market details
- “Snow in Love” for a winter celebration
- “Gals in the Garden” for a picnic or outdoor brunch with family and friends
#3: Lean into the destination of the wedding
The shower is a great time to get the bride excited for everything about her wedding… and that includes the location! If it’s a destination wedding, the specific city or place can be a great starting point for picking a bridal shower theme.
Imagine this… the wedding is going to be in Italy so you go with a “Ciao to Miss” concept with a signature Italian spritz and a totally Positano vibe for the future Mrs. Or, you’re headed off to Paris, so you land on “Bonjour, Madame”... ooh la la.
This tip doesn’t just help with destination weddings! Even if the ceremony is nearby, you can still think location, location, location. If it’s local, pick up pastries from their favorite neighborhood bakery and brand the party “Cafe [insert bride’s last name]”.
TLDR:
Make your celebration match the wedding with location-based themes like…
- “Ciao to Miss” for an Italian destination wedding
- “Bonjour, Madame” for a French escapade
- “Cafe [Bride’s Last Name]” inspired by your favorite local cafe!
#4: Try food at the forefront…
Still feeling stumped? Try thinking about your bride’s favorite foods. Nope, it’s not a cop out at all — as people who have thrown an event or two (try hundreds of thousands), food is the great connector. It’s a wonderful thing to plan your event around!
Let’s use tacos as an example (who doesn’t love ‘em?) — ”Let’s Taco ‘Bout Love” is a fun and light-hearted idea to riff off of.
You know what else we’ve been loving lately? A good tea party. If you’re looking to host a brunch celebration, try “Bride-to-Tea”. P.S. — it’s beyond adorable to put little cutouts of the bride’s face on toothpicks and stick ‘em in your mini cucumber sandwiches. And sending everyone home with a tin of your favorite tea… ooh, a memorable party is brewing.
TLDR:
Give everyone a taste of your incredible party hosting skills with a food-based concept…
- “Let’s Taco ‘Bout Love” — tableside guac encouraged
- “Bride-to-Tea” for a quaint tea party with plenty to sip
- “A Toast to the Bride” for an afternoon of sourdough starter and fresh bread
#5: If you know she’ll want something classic
When in doubt, classic it out. Many brides prefer something simple and timeless — how often do you get to go all-in on the wearing-all-white thing? If none of the above themes feel quite right for your bride, try thinking of one iconic bridal or wedding-related motif and build off of that.
Take butterflies — something often released at wedding ceremonies. “A Lifetime of Butterflies” or “They Give Me Butterflies” are fodder for so many potential party details that feel both sentimental and seriously stylish.
TLDR:
Keep it classic with themes like…
- “They Give Me Butterflies” with nature-inspired decor and classic butterfly iconography
- “Ring in her Bridal Era” with lots of mixed metal accents like vases and pocket mirror party favors
- “Love You, Bunches” with classic florals and plenty of bouquets
We’ll be the first to tell you that planning a bridal shower can be a lot of work — if you’re here and thinking through themes, you’re already doing a great job! Remember: the bride in your life is sure to appreciate the little details that make them feel seen. So, start there! Once you’ve decided, take the next step and send out a themed Invitation to set the stage for the festivities to come. Happy hosting!
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What makes Evite SignUp Sheets different from other signup tools?
Developed hand-in-hand with community organizers, PTA presidents, parents and teachers, Evite's signup sheets are designed to make organizing volunteers a breeze. Here are a few ways SignUp Sheets are different than other signup tools:
- 100% free: SignUp Sheets are free to use.
- Ad-free: No popup ads ever! Our signup sheets remain clutter-free, keeping your volunteers focused on signing up.
- No extra login required: Seamlessly use your Evite account to create and manage your signup sheets, keeping all your events in one convenient location.
- Automatic reminders and notifications: Stay on top of your event with automated reminders and notifications for you and your participants. Perfect for busy parents, teachers and anyone juggling multiple commitments.
- Customization options: Tailor your signup sheets to your specific event, whether it's a school fundraiser, potluck, volunteer opportunity or team activity. Add custom tasks, time slots and requirements for smooth coordination.
- User-friendly experience: Our intuitive interface makes creating and sharing signup sheets simple for everyone, regardless of tech experience.
- Real-time updates: Get instant notifications whenever someone signs up or makes a change, so you always know where things stand.
Choose Evite SignUp Sheets for the easiest, most streamlined way to get volunteers and signups for your next event!
What is a SignUp Sheet?
Signup sheets are the perfect way to streamline scheduling, volunteer recruitment, class parties, snack duty, potluck organization, parent-teacher conferences and more! You can think of them as your digital assistant for coordinating events and tasks and ensuring that your event is a success.
Evite SignUp Sheets offers parents, teachers and event planners customizable online forms that organizers and volunteers can access and update effortlessly. Volunteers can choose their preferred time slots, sign up for tasks or indicate what they'll bring to the event. It only takes organizers a few minutes to create a signup sheet and send it out with a shareable link, so they can get the word out via text, email or social media—whichever way they prefer!
Long story short, SignUp Sheets save everyone involved tons of time, avoid scheduling headaches and ensure everything runs smoothly before and during the event.
How do I create a SignUp Sheet?
Creating a signup sheet has never been easier than with Evite! Here’s how to create a sheet that’s sure to make your event an absolute success:
- Go to Evite SignUp Sheets and choose the template that best fits your needs. Evite offers multiple signup sheet templates perfect for every occasion, including:
- Signup sheets for one day events (without different time slots), perfect for when you’re organizing a class party, potluck or end-of-season party.
- Signup sheets for single or multiple day events (with time slots), perfect for when you’re organizing concession stand volunteers, fundraisers, parent-teacher conferences, meal train, post-game snack duty or during appreciation week.
- After selecting your sheet template, create a title for your signup sheet and add the date, the location, the time (if applicable), who the organizer is, the organizer’s phone number or email and an optional note describing the event to your volunteers. You can also change your signup sheet background and title image if you wish!
- Next, create slots for your signup sheet. If you aren’t logged into your account, you will need to do so at this point, but luckily, you can use your existing Evite account (no need to create yet another login!). What you’ll include here will depend on what your event needs, but you can include a list of what’s needed (along with optional descriptions), how many volunteers are needed, and dates and times.
- After creating your slots, you can then add a wish list from any retailer or include supply suggestions from Evite’s retailer partners. These are to help your volunteers find and purchase supplies quickly and easily.
- Finally, review your sheet, copy your shareable link and send it out to everyone on your list! Every time a volunteer signs up for a slot on your signup sheet, Evite will email you. We will also send reminders to you and your volunteers before your event so no one will forget about it, and we’ll even let volunteers know if you remove their slot or cancel your event sheet so you don’t have to!
What information should be included on a SignUp Sheet?
When it comes to signup sheet information, there are some essentials to include regardless of what you’re organizing:
- A title for your signup sheet. Tip: Aim to keep your signup sheet title concise but clear. You want volunteers to read it and have a general understanding of what your event is about, and also make it easy for them to look for later if they need to reference your sheet again. You have the option to include a more descriptive note in a different field about your event, so save the more in-depth details for that!
- When and where the event is taking place.
- The organizer’s name and phone number.
- Slots for volunteers to choose from. Once you choose the SignUp Sheets template that fits the occasion, the slots you’ll need for your sheet will be right there and ready for you to add the relevant info, such as dates, times, items to bring and tasks to complete.
When adding your slot information, clearly define what people are signing up for, especially for a what-to-bring list or role assignments. If you want someone to bring healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after a game, specify that. You want your volunteers to feel confident in what they’re bringing and to make it easy for them to know what’s expected of them. It will save them time and stress (and you, too!). That being said, if you make your ask too specific (for example, asking for a hard-to-source item or something expensive), you may not end up with a volunteer for it. So be clear about what you expect, but also be reasonable!
Aside from providing the basic signup information, you can also add optional descriptions to both your entire signup sheet and individual slots. While not required, they can help guide your volunteers further and provide more information. You can add information about allergies, preferences and general info about the event. You can also add a wish list to make it easier for your volunteers to bring exactly what you need!
What are the benefits of using a SignUp Sheet template?
Signup sheet templates offer a ton of advantages for both organizers and volunteers and with Evite SignUp Sheets, you'll enjoy even more benefits than other digital and paper signup sheets! Some benefits our signup sheet templates offer include:
- A 100% free experience (no subscriptions required!).
- Shareable links for quick and easy sharing.
- No need to create another login—you can use your existing Evite account.
- The option to add a wish list to help your volunteers out.
- Automatic reminders—we’ll remind everyone on your behalf.
- An easy-to-use experience with eye-catching guided templates.
- Clean, modern designs with no pop-up ads.
With Evite SignUp Sheets, you can enjoy organizing and coordinating all your events with ease. Signup sheets streamline the signup process for everyone involved, ensuring that everything will go to plan on the day of your event while saving you precious time in the process.
