18 Summer Bridal Shower Ideas

This blog post is all about Summer bridal shower ideas.

If you are planning a Summer bridal shower and looking for ideas, this post is for you. Summer is peak wedding season and all the special events and pre-wedding festivities are included.

Over time I have written about many bridal shower themes so I wanted to make this post specifically for the Summer.

In this article, you will find the ultimate bridal shower ideas for summertime. You will find ideas for summer themes, attire, decorations, activities, and more. By this end, you will know so many ways to make your summer bridal shower extra special.

So let’s get into these amazing ideas

1. Lifetime of Butterflies

Butterflies are beautiful, and feminine, and could even be used to describe the bride’s feelings (butterflies in her stomach).

This would make a stunning theme for summer because they’re associated with warmer weather and there is plenty of decor inspiration for this theme here.

There we go into detail on how to host a Butterfly-themed bridal shower.

2. Greenery

It is so important to incorporate greenery into your summer bridal shower. This could be as simple as having the event outside on some grass, or in a shaded area underneath some trees.

If you’re having an event indoors greenery is a great way to make the space brighter. For example, if you are hosting a bridal shower at a venue, get some eucalyptus and incorporate it on the balloon garland or in table decor.

3. Ice Cream

Nothing says summer like an ice cream station for people to indulge in. Choices are endless, guests could enjoy ice cream bars, sorbet, sundaes, and cones. There’s even a She’s Been Scooped Up bridal shower theme article where we give tips on hosting, decorating, and entertaining.

4. Beach Party

A beach party would be an amazing summer bridal shower idea. Imagine some fun in the sun, water games, collecting shells and sand art are a few things you can do with this theme.

You could host a beach gathering where you could set up a tent or a few umbrellas. The bride could wear her white bathing suit and you could have sunglasses as bridal shower favors.

For sweets, you could get some sandcastle-shaped cookies. Don’t forget to provide sunscreen on the tables for guests.

5. Picnic

Piggybacking off beach picnic ideas, you could also picnic at your favorite park or botanical garden. Set up picnic baskets and place blankets on the grass or plaid tablecloths on tables for a fun day at the park.

Play several games like cornhole, frisbee, and relay races. We love this idea because it is kid-friendly as well.

We mentioned in our place to host a bridal shower post that you may need a permit or pay a fee. It all depends on the park rules and regulations. It is important to call and mention that you will be hosting a party so they can accommodate any needs.

6. Citrus

A citrus-inspired bridal shower theme is perfect if you want a pop of color and love tangy fruit. We love this idea for the summertime because of the fun decorations. You could decorate centerpieces with oranges and lemons.

Design the invitation signage with different citrus graphics. The best part is the variety of food choices with this theme. For example, lemon cake, orange chicken, and refreshing limeade.

7. Mamma Mia

She found her Honey Honey! We love this Mediterranean-style theme. The blue and pink make it so vibrant and the disco element is a must for any dancing queen.

There are a ton of Mamma Mia party ideas in this post here. If the bride-to-be is a fan of this musical then we highly recommend this.

8. Berry In Love

This theme is for a bride-to-be who loves strawberries and the colors pink and red. This theme would look amazing with strawberry patterns incorporated into the attire, food, and decorations.

The host of a Berry in Love bridal shower could wear a strawberry pattern dress. Some food on the menu could be a summer strawberry salad and strawberry shortcake.

The decorations could be red and white and strawberry graphics could be on signage to make everything come together.

9. Tropical

This makes an awesome pool party theme because it gives vacation vibes. One way to accomplish this look is with pineapples, palm leaves, and flamingo floaties.

This would be an amazing theme if the couple is having their honeymoon at a tropical place, the bridal shower could be the pre-game.

10. Alice in Wonderland

This magical bridal shower idea could be implemented in so many ways. For starters, you could send out invitations in the shape of teapots. For decor, you could host it in a garden setting. Have vintage keys decorated with ribbons and signs that say “Eat Me” and “Drink Me.”

Some activities for this bridal shower theme could be croquet, hat decorating, and Alice in Wonderland trivia. Some cute ideas for favors are bookmarks, a deck of cards, and miniature bottles labeled “Drink Me.”

11. Flower Bar

A flower bar is a station where guests can create their own bouquet. Not only is this hands-on activity a way for guests to be interactive, it also provides them with a personalized keepsake.

Guests could take their bouquet home and display them on their dining room table or in their bedroom. A flower bar is asi visually appealing and can enhance any summer bridal shower theme.

12. Bee Theme

Imagine honey comb invitations, a yellow and black color scheme, and honey drizzled cake pops. That’s just a few ideas for this bee-utiful bridal shower theme. More ideas for this theme are berr hive inspired centerpieces, honey tasting, beeswax candles and Beyonce music.

13. Petals and Prosecco

A combination of flowers and some bubbly is the perfect combo for a bridal party. Set up a Prosecco bar and design the area with floral arrangements. Some flowers you could use are hydrangeas and peonies.

Some ideas for signage are “Poppin’ Bottles” or ” Sip, Sip, Hooray!” For favors you could give a way mini prosecco bottles and floral scented candles.

14. Sandwiches

Warmer months means a cold sandwich will do the party some good. Some amazing sandwich ideas are cucumber and cream cheese, chicken salad, caprese style, turkey and cranberry, or veggie and hummus sandwiches

15. Mimosa Bar

Arrange a refreshing mimosa bar where you can sip on champagne with your favorite fruit juice. Some popular juices for a minosa bar are orange, cranberry, grapefruit, or mango juice. Garnis the drink with some fruit for a pop of color.

16. Attire

Attire for summer bridal shower could include a floral dress or pastel colors. Think of something sophisticated and chic fit for a cute little tea party. For example, a sundress with some strappy sandals will be cute for this event.

17. Wildflower

Photo Credit: Chubby Cheek Cakes

Create wildflower arrangements using daisies, poppies, lavender and sunflowers. Combine flowers with vibrant colors mixed with a vintage rustic vibe. You could make some lavender lemonade.

18. Sunflower

This is such a happy theme. The color scheme could be yellow, green and brown. Use rustic accents like wooden crates and burlap. For example, you could decorate the table with a burlap table runner.

My favorite part of this theme is the cakes. There are so many designs and styles for sunflower cakes here.

This blog post was all about Summer bridal shower ideas.