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If your loved one is getting married, a way of celebrating and honoring the bride-to-be before the D-day is to throw her a bridal shower.
If you have been tasked with the honor of organizing the bridal shower, do not fret! We are here to help you throw the best bridal shower ever for the bride-to-be.
To help you throw the perfect wedding shower, we have compiled a list of over 140 bridal shower ideas so you are not short on ideas and inspiration for the shower party.
From bridal shower themes to decorations, food, games, favors and more, here’s everything you need to plan the best party, all you have to do is pick a theme the bride-to-be likes, decide on the bridal shower decorations, food, games and favors that will go with it.
We’ve divided the bridal shower ideas into categories to make reading easier. Go ahead and click on any of these links, and you’ll be taken to that specific section.
BRIDAL SHOWER THEME IDEAS
The first step to planning a bridal shower is choosing a bridal shower theme. A theme will make other aspects of the bridal shower planning process easier as it would help narrow down the choices you have to make when it comes to other bridal shower ideas like food, decorations, favors, games and activities to play at the shower.
All you have to do is choose the decorations, food and activities that go with the theme.
Take a look at the bridal shower themes and pick a theme that goes with the bride-to-be’s personality and are sure she would love
Nautical Bridal Shower Theme
Nautical bridal shower theme is a popular bridal shower theme and you don’t need to be on a ship or yacht to pull off this wedding shower theme. Build a theme based around water.
Think bridal shower ideas that includes anchors, navy stripes, ships and aquatic animals for decorations. Use navy, gold and white color accents.
Garden Bridal Shower Theme
Does the bride like outdoorsy events? Then consider throwing her a garden bridal shower.
Set up a canopy, transform the canopy by draping with greenery and add beautiful fresh flowers.
Keep the decor colors clean and classy and try to include white in the decor. You can decide to go with a white tent too.
Winter Wonderland Bridal Shower Theme
Throw a winter wonderland bridal shower by using white decorations and throwing in some rustic accents into the decorations.
You can also try setting up your decor like the traditional Christmas decor with the reindeer, pine cones and lights. Set up a tea/coffee and donut bar.
Tea Bridal Shower Theme
This tea bridal shower theme is perfect for the dainty bride. Set up the tea bridal shower decorations with some lace table runners, burlap signs and fresh flowers.
Set up a table with different flavors of teas, scones and sandwiches. Send guests home with tea favors.
Rustic Bridal Shower Theme
Rustic bridal shower theme is becoming more popular by the day. These are the best bridal shower ideas for a rustic bridal shower. Set up the decor using rustic wall decorations, plants, flowers, rustic candle votives, distressed signage and driftwood.
Derby Bridal Shower Theme
Is the bride a southern belle? You can throw a derby party. Get a silver trophy and fill it with the bride’s favorite flowers.
Make mint julep, add the bride’s favorite bourbon brand and make the brides favorite cookies in the shape of a horse.
Travel Bridal Shower Theme
Do you have a bride-to-be who loves to or would love to travel? Take the bride round the world with a travel themed bridal shower.
Make a bridal shower food menu that comes from different parts of the world. Decorate the bridal shower venue with travel themed decorations, maps, globes and suitcases.
Couple Bridal Shower Theme
If you have a bride-to-be that wants to involve the groom in the bridal shower then consider throwing them a couple shower.
When it comes to the decoration consider using gender neutral colors. Ditch the traditional bridal shower games like toilet paper game for games such as what did the groom say about his bride, what’s on your phone.
Tropical Bridal Shower
Get a feel of the tropics by throwing a tropical themed bridal shower. Set the scene with palm leaves, pineapple centerpieces, coconuts, bright flowers and balloons. Have some tropical cocktails and food.
Brunch Bridal Shower Theme
Are you holding an afternoon affair? You can consider hosting a brunch bridal shower. Set up simple decoration with lace table runners and flowers.
Set up mimosa stations and waffle bars. Complete the food station with peaches, berries, grapefruits and champagne. You are sure to have a blast with these bridal shower ideas
Sports Themed Bridal Shower
Got a bride that loves sports? Consider throwing her a sports themed bridal shower. Use the colors of her favorite team for the décor. Y
ou can also decorate using items from the sports she loves. For example if she likes football, use football shaped centerpieces and dessert toppers. You can also bake a cake and cookies in the shape of a football.
Disney Bridal Shower Theme
Who says you can only have fairy tale weddings. Throw a fairy tale bridal shower for the bride. Set up a happily ever after banner, use some cartoon princesses and mouse ears as decorations.
Throw in some Disney bridal shower games to play at the shower such as Disney love songs, Disney Couples game.
Bohemian Bridal Shower Theme
Do you have a boho bride? A bohemian bridal shower theme is the perfect bridal shower theme for her. Flower crowns, bouquets out of unique blooms like anemones are must-haves for a bohemian party. Throw in some metallic vases and candle holders.
Pajama Bridal Shower Theme
Just want a simple theme? Nothing beats a Pajama shower. Have a girl’s night in with plenty to eat and drink.
Throw on matching pair of pajamas and set up food bar with pizza, fresh fruits, popcorn and drinks. You can decide to binge on Netflix and play some bridal shower games.
Floral Bridal Shower Theme
Want an easy bridal shower theme, then throw the bride-to-be a floral themed bridal shower. Use fresh flowers as table centerpieces and backdrops.
Complete the decor with some beautiful silverwares and plates. Send guests home with some of the flowers as wedding shower favors.
Spa Bridal Shower Theme
Want an indoor bridal shower? Grab some matching bathrobes, face masks, and some spa treatments and throw a spa themed bridal shower. If you don’t want to go the DIY route you can hire a masseuse
Barbeque Bridal Shower Theme
Lay down some blankets or arrange some furniture at your backyard and have an outdoor barbeque shower.
Have a menu with burgers, pulled pork, ribs, hotdogs, or opt for more sophisticated dishes like barbecued chicken, brisket, steak, or seafood.
Beach Bridal Shower Theme
Outdoor bridal showers are fun. Have the bridal shower on a sandy beach complete the décor with a nice centerpiece and flowers.
Diner En Blanc
Looking for a formal outdoor bridal shower theme? A diner en blanc is the answer. Set up a fancy dinner with people eating under the stars. Ask guests to come dressed in white.
Pink Theme
Pink is a soft and beautiful color often associated with romance, this makes it a perfect color to use at a bridal shower. Create décor using pink flower garlands, pink flowers, metallic vases, beautiful pink table runners and silverware and plates.
Vintage Bridal Shower
If the bride loves vintage, consider throwing her a vintage bridal shower. Fill the bridal shower venue with pretty vintage décor.
Have some beautiful flower arrangement, vintage vases, beautiful vintage table wares, candles and vintage candle holders.
Camping Bridal Shower
Is the bride a camping enthusiast? A camping or glamping bridal shower would be your ideal bridal shower theme.
Get enough food and drinks to last you the entire time you would be spending camping. Decorate the tents with centerpieces and colorful flowers.
Bright and Bold Bridal Shower Theme
Throw a colorful and bold bridal shower. For a bright and bold theme these are the bridal shower ideas we recommend.
Use a mix of bright and bold colors like orange, pink and purple. Use colorful table wares, backdrops, table covers, flowers and centerpieces.
Aloha Bridal Shower
Looking for bridal shower ideas for a colorful tropical themed shower? Host an aloha bridal shower using colorful flowers, pineapple centerpieces, pineapple decorations and balloons.
Fiesta Bridal Shower
Is the bride-to-be obsessed with tacos, tequila and margaritas? Throw her a fiesta themed bridal shower.
Set up the tables using bright colored table runners, table wares and mini maracas. Set up a self-serve margarita bar complete with Mexican sodas, salsa and chips.
Pool Bridal Shower
Do you have access to a pool, either a private or community pool? Help the bride relax and ease off the wedding planning stress by throwing her a pool bridal shower.
Use some fun and colorful floats, the more creative the floats the better the pictures. Bring a cooler of cold beers, fruity cocktails and things to munch on. You can also set up a small sunscreen bar and make towels available for guests.
Picnic Bridal Shower
Who says picnic bridal showers can’t be fun? Set a table with wine glasses and dinner wares, complete the table setting with beautiful floral centerpieces for a fun picnic party.
Champagne Bridal Shower Theme
Let your taste buds loose with a champagne tasting party. Serve bowls of fruit, fresh pastries, and plenty of chilled champagne. Follow up with some games after having a few glasses of champagne.
Movie Themed Bridal Shower
Throw a movie themed bridal shower for the bride-to-be. Set up the food bar with fruits, sandwiches, popcorn and drinks.
Serve the popcorn in cute popcorn boxes. Make a selection of great movies throughout the bridal shower. Decorate the bridal shower with movie quotes posters.
Unicorn Bridal Shower Theme
If you have a bride-to-be that wants a one-of-a-kind bridal shower, throw her a unicorn themed bridal shower.
Put up a unicorn balloon garland, set up tables with beautiful white table runners and unicorn colored dinner wares. Have a food bar with a unicorn shaped cake, cookies and colorful cocktails.
BRIDAL SHOWER DECORATIONS
Bridal shower decorations are the backbone of the bridal shower, the bridal shower decor can either break or make the bridal shower. W
ithout classy and elegant bridal shower decorations all the stress of planning the bridal shower can go to naught.
Whether you are the maid of honor or the bride’s sister or the bride’s mother we want to help make sure all the effort, time and resources you put into planning the bridal shower does not go to naught by rounding up a list of the best of the best bridal shower decoration ideas to make the bridal shower bash a huge success.
From bridal shower banner to table decorations here is a list of essential bridal shower decorations you need for a perfect bridal shower party.
Bridal Shower Welcome Sign
Give the bride and guests a warm welcome with a beautiful personalized bridal shower welcome sign.