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Ideally, a shower should be held about a month or two before the wedding. If it's closer to the big day, it may make the weeks before the wedding too frantic. Time of day. Traditionally, showers take place in the afternoon, but they can very easily be brunch, lunch, cocktail hour, or dinner affairs (you could even have a slumber party). Steer away from mealtimes if you don't want to serve a lot of food, and try to pick a time when most guests will be free. Location. It's easier to say where a shower shouldn't be than where it should be. Anywhere but the bride or groom's home is fair territory, though the host's living room is a popular choice. If you don't want to prepare or coordinate the food yourself, book a restaurant or, if you have the money, hire a caterer. If the party is large, you may want to consider renting a space, like a church or community hall. If you're booking a room or paying a caterer, you should expect to pay these costs. This is clearly an instance in which it would be preferable to have a co-host or two! If you're meeting in a restaurant, you may choose to treat the guests or have them pay for their own food (the guests of honor should always be treated). Simply stating "be our guest" or "please join us" in the invitation will make it clear who's picking up the tab.
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