The meaning of  ‘Bridal Shower Wishing Well' is said in the phrase itself. A friend or some friend shower a party with gifts and wishes in honor of the future new couples so that they have a happy married life together. In modern terms it also means to give necessary helps to subsidize the cost of marriage ceremony and honeymoon etc. It is said the origin is from a Dutch marriage story. The daughter of a very wealthy man was in love with a kind hearted beloved man who was not wealthy at all. In spite of her father's disapproval she decided to marry the man she loved. Her father had refused to finance the marriage and disowned her of family fortunes. Seeing the plight all town people contributed so that there was a good marriage ceremony. Seeing that father ultimately yielded to the town men's wishes. Father also gave a big party and built a good house for her daughter and son-in law. There are also other stories of origin of bridal showers in different countries. In India and Asian countries bridal shower is being observed for centuries. There bridal shower is a ceremony where the relatives, invited friends offer blessings (elders) and well wishes (friends and youngsters) to the would be couple.

            It is very common nowadays to do ‘Bridal Shower wishing well' at work places as a small section group or as a whole department group. The party idea varies widely. Because of high tech world a bridal shower page can be created; co-workers shall add arts, notes, poems, articles, draw pictures to highlight the would be couple's vivid bright future and journey to a lifestyle together. And of course the gifts and donations are also main feature of the party.

            The ‘Bridal Shower wishing well' arranged by family is always there. The parents and relatives of both sides, invited members gather and follow their individual traditions to celebrate and bless the soon to be couples for a happy and prosperous life. Opening of the gifts follows the snack and lunch or dinner. Then of course the end of the party and say good bye to each other.

            I think in these hard economic days people should be generous to would be couples that are not fortunate enough to cope with the situation. Of course communities, religious organizations always extend their hands to those that need help in special occasions.