Planning A Work Wedding Shower: Tips And Tricks

Planning a work wedding shower can be a fun but challenging task. There are a few things to consider, such as whether to have a virtual or in-person event, who to invite, and how to cover the costs. You may also want to think about decorations, food, drinks, and games to make the event more enjoyable for everyone.

Inviting guests: whether to invite all women, all colleagues, or make it co-ed

When it comes to inviting guests to a work wedding shower, you have a few options. You could invite all the women in the office, or make it a co-ed shower and invite everyone. If you're working with a small team, it's probably best to invite everyone who works with the couple regularly. If you're working with a large team, you might want to consider inviting only the women, or only the colleagues the couple works with most closely.

If you're planning a virtual wedding shower, you can invite people from all over the world, so you might want to consider inviting more people. However, keep in mind that a virtual shower might not have the same personal connections as an in-person event.

Cost is also a factor when it comes to inviting guests. If your workplace has room in the budget, you can ask your supervisor if the party can be expensed. Otherwise, the organisers will have to split the cost among themselves, so they may want to have a say in who is invited. Gifting can also be tricky, especially if some employees are invited to the wedding while others aren't.

When it comes to sending out invitations, be clear about what the event will be like. If it's a virtual shower, let guests know what platform you'll be using, and when. If it's in person, let guests know where and when the event will take place, and whether there will be food and drinks provided.

Scheduling: how to ensure everyone can attend

When planning a work wedding shower, it's important to consider how to ensure everyone can attend. Here are some tips to help with scheduling:

Firstly, decide on the format of the event. Due to coronavirus restrictions or the geographical distance between attendees, you may opt for a virtual wedding shower. This can be a cost-effective option as there are no venue, food, or drink costs, and guests don't have to worry about travel. However, it's important to remember that virtual events may lack the personal connections and one-on-one interactions of in-person events.

If you choose to host a virtual wedding shower, use a scheduling tool such as Doodle to send out an email and let everyone say when they're available. Be clear about what to expect in the invitation, as this may be the first virtual wedding shower some guests have attended.

If you decide to host an in-person event, consider the timing and location carefully. Try to choose a time and date that works for everyone, especially if you're inviting all women in the office or making it a co-ed shower. You could also loop in a few other coworkers to help with the logistics and ensure that everyone can attend.

Keep in mind that cost is also a factor. If your workplace has room in the budget, ask your supervisor if the party can be expensed. Otherwise, the organizers may need to split the costs among themselves.

Cost: whether the workplace can expense the party, or if the organisers should split the cost

Cost is an important factor to consider when planning a work wedding shower. If your workplace has room in the budget, ask your supervisor if the party could be expensed. If not, the organisers should split the cost among themselves.

If you're planning a virtual work wedding shower, you'll save on venue, food, and drink costs. However, if you're planning an in-person event, you'll need to consider the cost of decorations, snacks, drinks, and games.

When it comes to gifts, it can be tricky if some employees are invited to the wedding while others aren't. You could purchase gifts individually or chip in together for a bigger item.

Remember to keep track of expenses and ensure that the cost is split fairly among the organisers.

Food and drink: whether to have snacks and drinks, or just treats

If you're planning a work wedding shower, you'll need to decide whether to provide snacks and drinks or just treats. This will depend on the time of day you're holding the event, and how much time you have available. If you're holding the event in the afternoon, you might want to provide more substantial snacks and drinks. If you don't have much time, you could just provide a few treats.

If you're holding a virtual wedding shower, you won't need to worry about providing food and drink, as there are no venue, food or drink costs for a virtual event. However, you'll miss out on the opportunity to connect in person, and guests won't get any one-on-one time.

If you're providing food and drink, you'll need to think about the cost. If your workplace has room in the budget, you could ask your supervisor if the party could be expensed. Otherwise, the organisers will need to split the cost between themselves.

Games: wedding-themed Mad Libs or the clothespin game

If you're planning a work wedding shower, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, decide on the guest list. If you work closely with the bride or groom, they must be invited, but you could also invite all the women in the office or make it a co-ed shower and invite everyone. If you're hosting a virtual shower, you can invite people from all over the world, but it's important to remember that you'll miss out on in-person connections.

When it comes to planning, you can make it as involved or simple as you like. You could have a full-blown shower with games, snacks and drinks, or keep it streamlined with just a few treats. Don't forget to decorate your meeting room and send out an office-wide invitation. If you're hosting a virtual shower, use a scheduling tool like Doodle to find a time that suits everyone and be clear about what the event will be like.

Now, onto the games! Wedding-themed Mad Libs are a fun and easy way to get everyone involved. If you're not familiar, Mad Libs are a fill-in-the-blank word game where one player prompts others for a list of words to substitute for blanks in a story before reading the – often hilarious – story out loud. The clothespin game is another great option. Pick a word that guests aren't allowed to say (like 'wedding' or 'bride') and give each guest a clothespin. If someone says the word, you can take their clothespin. Whoever has the most clothespins at the end of the game wins.

If you're looking for something a little more active, you could try a scavenger hunt around the office or a game of bridal shower bingo. Or, if you want to keep things simple, a good old-fashioned game of charades is always a hit.

Frequently asked questions