A fall themed bridal shower is the perfect chance to show your bride how much you love her. You can plan the perfect party with invitations and decorations in fall colors. Celebrate the season with a comforting and delicious fall menu, cake and desserts. Add a few fall themed games. Finish your shower with sweet, seasonal favors. Your guests will have a great time and your bride will have memories to last a lifetime.

If you’re planning a bridal shower, there’s a lot to keep track of. Especially if you’re going to DIY the food. The best way to get organized is with a good list. If you don’t have one already, here’s a set of lists to get you started.

If you’ve never been in a bridal party, or hosted a shower before, you might have a lot of questions. First of all: who’s supposed to throw the shower? Usually the maid of honor is in charge and the rest of the bridesmaids will help. If the bride isn’t having a wedding party, her mother, sister or friend can host a shower for her, instead. There’s no hard and fast rules. Basically, if you’re a person who loves the bride, you are fully qualified to throw the shower. If you’re not sure how to do it, keep reading for a step by step breakdown.