Your bridal shower is the perfect occasion to spend some quality time with the women who raised you, your closest friends, and all the other inspiring ladies in your life. Your bridal shower theme can be fashionable and fun, and as relaxed or formal as you’d like. I put together a list of some stylish bridal shower theme ideas to inspired your planning. Let me know in the comments if you end up choosing one of them!
Afternoon Tea Party Bridal Shower
Ladies of every age enjoy tea parties. I’m imagining dainty finger sandwiches, flowing tablecloths, and elegant tea sets. Before the bridal shower you can ask the family if they have any special tea sets that you can borrow for the event. It’s also the perfect opportunity to showcase some pastry skills for the bakers out there. Or order a sampling box from your favorite bakery! You could even use the Bridgerton soundtrack for the party music, featuring classical renditions of all the latest pop songs.
Amalfi Coast
I love this theme for a summer bridal shower. It’s bright, breezy, and sophisticated. Your decor can include groups of lemons artfully arranged atop some blue linens. Classic striped or scalloped umbrellas will keep your guests cool. Terracotta drinking vessels and colorful glassware filled with aperol spritzes will really complete the vision.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
If the bride is a city girl, then a bridal shower inspired by Breakfast at Tiffany’s could be a fun theme. I recommend keeping your decor color palette largely white, with pops of Tiffany teal. Dress code: little black dress and pearls. Menu: breakfast, of course! Hide rhinestone diamond rings around the party as a game. I also think some silk sleep masks would be a cute guest favor.
Retro Red Bridal Shower Theme
You don’t always need a super specific theme, just choose a color and go from there! I like red for its classic association with love, from lipstick stains to beating hearts. Red looks really elegant with an otherwise neutral color palette. Lighter cream tones work well with all shades of red for a daytime bridal shower. You can ask the guests to bring the couple a gift of their favorite red wine. And don’t forget to garnish the drinks with a maraschino cherry!
Boticelli Bride to Be
If you’re hosting the party and you already have a beautiful garden, then this is the theme to use! Bonus points if you have a water feature. The key to this theme is abundance–of flowers, greenery, fruit trays, billowing fabrics, white wine. Then you can add delicate shell and pearl details throughout the party. Perhaps you could also have a shellfish bar for a nice treat. The guest with a pearl under her seat wins a prize!
Tutti Frutti
My mom’s go-to party food is a fruit salad recipe from a Disney kids cookbook. And I won’t lie, it’s a hit every time! A Tutti Frutti themed bridal shower is fun because it’s vibrant and refreshing. Plus, the photos will really pop. To create a unified aesthetic, I recommend using toned down colors for decor. Avoid neon plastic and opt for elegant natural materials for the tableware, such as bamboo or neutral toned paper. You might hand out baskets with some beach essentials, such as Vacation sunscreen. A reimagined pineapple upside down cake would be the perfect centerpiece.
Something Blue
Not sure how to include something blue into your wedding day? How about making it the theme for your bridal shower! You can choose a light blue for a daytime shower or darker blues for more of an evening cocktail vibe. Create a party playlist of songs that have blue in the title. You’d be surprised at how long the list is! There are also endless options for bridal shower games with this theme. Wear your finest set of aquamarine earrings paired with a silky blue dress.
Spa Day Bridal Shower
A spa day is a great option if you still want to have a bridal shower and create memories, but the guest list is pretty small. You can either reserve an appointment at somewhere you’ve been dying to try, or splurge for in-house service. You can create thoughtful gift baskets full of your favorite clean beauty products, lymphatic drainage tools, and teas for unwinding.
Ice Cream Social
Who says ice cream socials are just for kids? Personally, I’ll take any excuse to head to my local ice cream shop. This theme will introduce a playful vibe to the bridal shower and is perfect for the summer. I’m already imagining how cute the invites will be! I would keep the colors light and pastel, with striped accents. You can offer an array of flavors and toppings for guests to create their own sundaes.
Paris, je t’aime
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a hopeless romantic, so I’ve always had a soft spot for Paris. Paris is a huge city that encompasses so many different styles, so the main point of this theme is to channel timeless romance. Elegant silver, crisp linens, some well placed candles, and twinkling tunes. Perhaps you could create little goody bags for your guests filled with Bonne Maman jam, Isigny St Mere butter, and mariage freres tea. Don’t forget to stock up on some party croissants!
Bridal Shower Themes
Hopefully this list gave you some good ideas while you’re in the midst of planning a bridal shower. Remember, choose decor and food that you enjoy and everything will flow so much more smoothly. Visit my curated shop for bridal shower, bachelorette party, and wedding party gift ideas!
