Bridal shower:
tower hill - boylston, ma

there are going to be so many pieces and parts to planning your wedding. while trends come and go, bridal showers still remain as a tradition that has yet to fade. whether it's a family member planning it or a bridal party planning it, you don't have to complicate the celebration. 

here are a few bridal shower tips from a recently engaged wedding photographer (me)...

1. write your thank you letters asap - the longer you wait, the more likely your guests will think you've been using their gift (which means your thank-you letter should include how you're enjoying said gift) 

2. bridal showers are a great opportunity to wear the outfits you won't be wearing on the big day; i'm not doing a dress change, so i'm wearing the dresses i wanted to wear for my bridal shower and rehearsal dinner.

3. you can keep things simple - there's no need to go all out with catering and renting out a space unless that's what you want. some florals from costco and a local bakery with a cake and some diy decor is more than enough.

4. if you do host it at a venue, consider a venue that hosts weddings. oftentimes they're even better equipped to host your event.

5. while you don't need the event documented by a professional photographer, it may be a photo-opportunity for some members of your family that may be unable to attend the wedding itself. (i have some older relatives unable to make my wedding, but have been able to attend my bridal shower).

6. whether you have a bridal shower or not, be sure to organize your gifts (sometimes zola provides bridal shower gifts from the registry) 

7.  the bridal shower in this gallery was hosted by a family member at the botanical garden tower hill in boylston, ma. the gardens and plant-life within the conservatory are more than enough of a start to decor for a bridal shower or a wedding.