The time has come to choose the perfect bridal shower venue in Miami. You’ve officially planned everything, and the only thing left is to pick the ideal event space. If you want the shower to be filled with smiles, laughter and precious memories that will last a lifetime, you really need to check out our list of event spaces. These venues are perfect for throwing back a couple of drinks, playing games and talking about the near future. The bride is bound to shed a tear or two when she sees what you have in store for her. And if you need some help with the venue selection, or some tips on what to look out for when renting, then keep reading for some great bridal shower venue renting advice!
How to choose a bridal shower venue
Here in Miami, you have quite the list of event spaces to choose from. The Magic City is known for its party and dining scene. What type of venue will you want to pick for the celebration?
First and foremost, decide if the event space should be booked as a surprise for the bride, or if you will want to consult her about the location. If you know her very well, and we’re guessing that you do, then you might have a rough idea of what type of party she would love to have. However, if you’re not too sure, or you and the other guests are in a disagreement, then it could be good to talk it out. Maybe one of the guests has a venue recommendation they could vouch for?
How’s the budget? What costs are you prepared to cover for this party? Narrow down the venues by following the budgeting criteria. Before you book, remember to check out what’s included in the rental fee, if there’s a minimum spend, what’s the cancellation policy, etc. Check out your options for booking a venue on a budget in the section below.
Think aesthetics. What theme is guiding this awesome party? Are you going for some specific colors or motifs? The most popular ones include themes and colors of pastel pinks and blues, white and monochrome, as well as Bohemian and vintage. Think along the lines of nature and innocence… unless the complete opposite will be the leading theme of your party. We’re thinking harsh pinks, reds and very strong cocktails. Honestly, it's really one style or the other – there’s no in between!
Send out invitations, plan out the menu and talk to the manager about the decor. There’s going to be some consulting going on with the host of the venue, so be prepared to have some chats once you get all the details ready.
Now… How are you feeling with the potential cost of the bridal shower? Do you want some information on how to throw a bridal shower on a budget? We’ve prepared some tips and tricks which might make you feel a bit more at ease.
Throwing a bridal shower on a budget
It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to rent a bridal shower venue. Here are a couple of things to help you make the process more budget friendly:
- Co-hosting. Don’t be the only person paying for the shower. Just because you’re the maid of honor, or someone else who’s just as important, it doesn’t mean that you should spend all your money. Co-hosting is more popular than you think, and it makes the process smoother, better and potentially lets you book the ideal place without going over your own area of spending comfort.
- BYOB. Like the venue,but not too fond of the cuisine? You can always try to bring your own catering if you like. Homemade tapas and your own alcohol in a fancy venue sounds like a fab option, doesn’t it? You might need to pay for the location, but the cost will be cut significantly thanks to external catering.
- Invite only the closest friends or family of the bride. You might be tempted to invite 50 people because someone is the cousin of someone else, and it would be rude not to invite them. But would it really? The bridal shower is supposed to be spent with people the bride loves. If you’re unsure about a certain person or two, ask the bride. Other than that, keep the guest list to a minimum.
- Don’t go crazy with decor and entertainment. The bride will love some decorations, but she probably won’t expect you to hire the city’s best magician and most popular band. We know you want only what’s best for her – but at the end of the day – it really only matters if her favorite people are together and celebrating.
