Berry in Love: Strawberry Bridal Shower Ideas
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This blog post is all about a berry-themed bridal shower.
This is a sweet and summery celebration that will have everyone’s mouths watering. Strawberries are grown in early May through July and it makes it an amazing bridal shower theme for a bride-to-be.
With its bright and iconic look, taste, and scent, there are a TON of ways to incorporate strawberries into your bridal shower theme.
Consider this theme if the bride-to-be loves strawberries, wants a unique look and feel to her event, or is just so stinking sweet. We’ve added this theme because we want to show you what is possible with a little love and your favorite fruit.
You may have seen this theme used for birthdays and baby showers. For example, a “Berry First” birthday party or a “Berry Sweet” baby shower.
But we wanted to put a spin on it and apply it to a bridal shower. So here are our best ideas for a “Berry in Love” Strawberry-themed celebration for the couple.
Strawberry-Themed Bridal Shower Ideas
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In this blog post, we will give you the best inspiration for this theme. You will see ideas for invitations, decorations, food, games, attire and so much more.
Our goal is to help you plan a beautiful berry-filled party.
There are a few things to. consider when planning this theme. First, you’ll need to make sure that you have access to plenty of strawberries.
We know that they are available all year round at your local grocery store, but if you’re particular, you may want fresh-grown strawberries.
That leads us to the next point, which is to make sure the season of the bridal shower makes sense for the theme. This theme is the best during the Spring and Summer months.
Lastly, be sure that the location for a strawberry bridal shower includes a lot of natural light. Whether you have the party outside or indoors with the curtains pulled back.
The sunlight just makes this theme stand out. And the pictures from this are going to be *chef’s kiss*!
We understand that weather is unpredictable sometimes but this theme is so much better when the sun is shining.
So those are things to consider, strawberries, seasonality, and sunlight. After these are covered the rest of the ideas will be pretty simple to accomplish.
Invitations
Now that you’ve decided on the berrylicious theme for your bridal shower, it’s time to spread the sweet news with invitations. This will set the tone for your strawberry-themed celebration.
Choosing invitations with vibrant strawberry illustrations or patterns for a playful and eye-catching look. There are examples of watercolor-style strawberries for an artistic feel.
You do not have to limit your invitations to strawberries. You can also incorporate other berry elements, such as raspberries or blueberries, for added variety.
The iconic red hue of strawberries in your invitation color palette, paired with complementary shades like green for the leaves and white for a fresh and summery vibe.
Or if you’re not feeling the bold colors, you could get a soft pastel palette featuring shades of pink and green for a romantic and feminine touch.
Decorations
The ideas for decorations are endless when it comes to this theme. You could go with a bright and bubbly or you could go with the garden fairy vibe. We have inspirations for both so you can decide which one best fits your preferences.
Now balloons are a quick and easy go-to for decorations. For a strawberry bridal shower, you could get red pins and green balloons and create a balloon garland.
Some amazing alternatives to this include greenery for the balloons and balloon strawberries. This is for sure on the bolder side of the decor and would look just as nice for a baby shower or birthday party.
If you want to have a garden party feel, decorate a long table with a red and white plaid tablecloth. If you don’t have plaid then you could use a white tablecloth.
Be sure to include strawberry-printed napkins or china. This makes a really cute addition to the table because you will not need as many actual strawberries.
Colors that go well with this theme a soft coral or pink. Be sure to include pink and white flowers in the centerpieces.
Food and Drink
No strawberry-themed bridal shower would be complete without a tantalizing array of treats and drinks that celebrate the sweet and summery essence of this beloved berry. From decadent desserts to refreshing beverages, here are some ideas to delight your guests.
Creating strawberry-themed cookies for a bridal shower is a delightful way to incorporate the sweet essence of the theme into the edible delights. Here are some decorating ideas to make your strawberry bridal shower cookies stand out.
These strawberry bridal shower cookies are sure to be a hit with the bride-to-be and her guests, adding a touch of sweetness to the celebration!
Toss together baby spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and candied pecans for a vibrant and flavorful salad that celebrates the flavors of summer. Serve with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette dressing for a refreshing and satisfying dish
With these strawberry-themed bridal shower food and drink ideas, you’ll create a berrylicious spread that’s sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Whether you get a classic strawberry shortcake or a decadent strawberry layer cake, your guests will swoon over the delicious finale to your berry-themed feast.
End the celebration on a sweet note with a show-stopping strawberry-themed cake adorned with fresh strawberries and whipped cream or buttercream frosting.
Quench your guests’ thirst with berry-infused cocktails that are as refreshing as they are beautiful. Whip up strawberry mojitos with muddled strawberries, mint leaves, rum, and club soda for a refreshing sip of summer.
Or you could serve strawberry margaritas or berry sangria for a fruity twist on classic cocktails.
Favors
Give your guests the gift of greenery with mini potted strawberry plants.
Choose small strawberry plants or strawberry seeds packaged in biodegradable pots or seed packets for an eco-friendly and sustainable favor that will continue to grow long after the bridal shower is over.
Pamper your guests with luxurious bath and body products infused with the scent of strawberries.
Choose from strawberry-scented bath bombs, shower gels, body lotions, or lip balms for a refreshing and indulgent favor that will leave them feeling rejuvenated and pampered.
Attire
Embrace the theme with a dress featuring a charming strawberry print.
Look for dresses with a whimsical pattern of strawberries scattered across the fabric, adding a playful and summery touch to the bride’s ensemble.
This blog post was all about strawberry bridal shower ideas.