Hi

I have no idea how to go about doing this.

I'm looking for advice on how to throw a bridal shower. I don't want to do my place since 1. my mom is usually embarrassed by the clutter, and 2. our smaller dog may have to stay in a carrying case for the party since he usually continues barking at guests.

I'm not sure about throwing it at the bride and grooms since they already have a baby and also I don't want to impose. The bride does not have any living biological relatives and the mother-in-law does not have a big entertaining place.

I thought that maybe a community center might be cheaper than paying for over a half dozen people to eat a meal out my own money at a nice restaurant, but local community centers will be like $44 or more per hour on weekends.

Do you have any suggestions on how to keep throw a nice party and not spend too much?