Q: When writing thank-you cards for a bridal shower, how should they be signed: by just the bride or the bride and groom? A: Oh, thank-you cards. They’re always a hot topic. It’s up to you.

At Dani Maiale’s Union League Golf Club bridal shower, she surprised her bridesmaids with signs dedicated to them. Photography by Du Soleil Photographie ...

The bridal shower will be ahead of the couple’s official wedding on Aug. 18. The benefit was the perfect alternative to a typical bridal shower, Patch said.

Her bridesmaids printed a banner that read "It is your bridal shower," a reference to an episode of "The Office" featuring a poorly planned birthday party.

1. Bridal Shower Themes That Feel Fresh and Fun for Summer Choosing the right bridal shower theme sets the tone for the entire event. For summer, think light, bright, and a little playful.

Paniz Saatsaz's maid of honor, Parisa Jannesari, gifted her a 'letters to the bride' book for her bridal shower. 'I needed to wipe my tears after every sentence with each letter,' Saatsaz says.