Sweet shrimp in garlicky olive oil is just about the ideal tapas bar snack. The sweet shrimp and garlic aroma go perfectly with a nice sherry, while the leftover oil at the bottom of the earthenware dish is the ideal sopping-up liquid for good Spanish bread.
When to Have the Bridal Shower. A bridal shower can be held anywhere from six months to the week before a wedding. If many guests are traveling from out of town, it may make sense to have it closer to the wedding so they can attend. Otherwise four to eight weeks before the wedding works.
Go in with one or two other people to throw the shower. Divide expenses and tasks to be done. Discuss what type of shower the bride-to-be would prefer. The possibilities include a couples cocktail party, a midday luncheon or tea, or a shower for specific items such as lingerie, linen or kitchen items. Choose a date, place and time for the shower. Send out invitations four weeks before the shower. Have guests RSVP to one phone number to prevent confusion. Include the couple's registry locations with each invitation. If the shower is a kitchen or lingerie shower, mention it in the invitation.