Having seen a number of bridal showers. I would like to share the best bridal shower ideas of 2023. In this post, we will talk about the best locations, decorations, gifts, and more. If you are expecting to host a bridal shower. This will be the ultimate guide to bridal shower best practices.
Location
There are so many options when it comes to picking a place to host a bridal shower. The best location for a bridal shower is a home or at a restaurant.
A home bridal shower is the best option, in my opinion, because it gives the host complete control over the environment. They will have plenty of time to set up and break down. The only downside to this location is that your home may not be the closest to all of the bride’s family and friends. If that is the case see some suggestions for a long-distance bridal shower.
Restaurants are ideal for a neutral meeting place for comfort and good food. These are becoming more popular because it takes a load off the host. The restaurant handles all of the hard stuff. See this article on how to host a bridal shower at a restaurant.
Although venues for a bridal shower are not as popular as a home or restaurant bridal shower, I still get a lot of questions about them. For example, I get a lot of questions about the best bridal shower venues in New York. See this blog post where I talk about the best bridal shower venues in NY.
Invitations
The best bridal shower invitations go to Minted. Minted is a website that allows the bride/host to pick from some high-end designs for bridal shower invitations, Each designed is custom-made by artists and have gold and rose gold foil options. This site is so amazing, there’s an entire section on this site dedicated to Minted.com
Zazzle is another great site for bridal shower invitations. What I like most about Zazzle is that they have licenses to a lot of popular labels that allow them to exclusively create invitations with their well know partners. See their amazing collection of Disney-style invitations.
Decorations
The best decorations of 2023have been a number of photo displays, balloons, and backdrop styles. I think these are the best tactic for bridal shower decor because they are versatile and they do not take up a lot of space.
Mesmerizing photo displays are perfect for a bridal shower because they are personal and guests will appreciate the visuals. More importantly, the bride will definitely like attention. having a picture of the bride and her soon to be spouse is a good way to set the environment for any pre-wedding event.
Balloons are great decorations for a bridal shower because they are universal. They could be a part of signage or part of the dessert table and so much more. Balloon garland is the most popular balloon design. Here are instructions on how to make your own balloon garland for a bridal shower.
The most important thing for bridal shower decorations is the backdrop. The backdrop is important because it will distinguish the atmosphere of the shower. Here are some awesome bridal shower backdrop ideas.
Attire
Choosing a stunning bridal shower outfit could be tricky. It depends on the time of year and the bridal shower theme. Overall, I think you could never go wrong with vibrant colors or pastels. Guests should NEVER wear white.
The best place to find a bridal shower dress is Lulus. They have elegant styles for the bride and guests. You could search by color and style.
Here are some ideas for bridal shower dress ideas for the bride. This will give you some tips on what to wear. Here is another article on the best plus-size bridal shower dresses for the bride.
Games
I have learned so many bridal shower games this past year. My favorite is He said She Said. You could ask some really creative questions about this game. You could get a free copy of this game when you subscribe to Bridal Shower 101’s email list. See here for more details.
The best bridal shower game that is an easy crowd-please is the toilet paper dress game. It is a classic and a must-do at a bridal shower. It is fun and interactive. The guest will have a great time doing this.
Drinks
The best drink for a bridal shower is some kind of punch. It will fit any theme and any time of year. There are plenty of bridal shower fruit punch recipes that everyone will find delightful.
Another great drink idea for a bridal shower is lemonade. I like lemonade for the summer and fall seasons. Lemonade should definitely be included in a lemon-themed bridal shower or summer theme.
Wine is a good idea for a late afternoon or evening shower. Something smooth and sweet will be nice for a sophisticated party. Here is an example of a wine-themed bridal shower.
Food
Food widely depends on preference and diet. the food you have will depend on if the bridal shower will be taking place in the morning or afternoon. some of my favorite bridal shower food ideas of 2023 were lemon pepper chicken and foil-baked salmon.
Here are some awesome ideas for bridal shower sandwiches. Here, I count down my top ten bridal shower sandwiches.
Dessert
Sweets are a must for any bridal shower. Some ideas are a yogurt bar, donut wall, and cupcake dress. This year has been the best year for bridal shower desserts.
A trending bridal shower dessert are macarons. They are light and fluffy. They are pleasant and girly. Perfect for a bridal shower. There are a variety of ways to display macarons. The most popular dessert display is a macaron tower.
Gifts
Gift ideas for the bridal are endless. But what about gifts for the hosts or favors for the guests? By far the best bridal shower gift for the bridal is the Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer. We also have an article dedicated to the best bridal shower gifts for the host.
KitchenAid Stand Mixer is a must for any bride to me because you could make literally EVERYTHING with it. Click here for some delicious KitchenAid Stand Mixer recipes.
Favors
What do candy, candles, chapstick, and champagne glasses have in common? They make great party favors for a bridal shower.
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Extras
From photo booth props, giant picture frames and engagement ring floats, there have to be some extras at a bridal shower. The most important extra is the guest book. This keeps track of who attended and more importantly, who the bride should send thank you cards to.
Conclusion
These were the best bridal shower ideas for 2023! Cheers to more excellent ideas! Remember to tag me on Instagram at bridalshower101. Share your bridal shower ideas with our community of future brides and their peeps. Talk to you soon!