This blog post is all about a Paris-themed bridal shower.
It’s almost time for the wedding and time to get the bridal shower planning started. But what is the best theme to celebrate? If you want a sophisticated theme, go with a Parisian party!
A Paris-themed bridal shower or a French-themed party is lovely if the bride likes the city of love, or has traveled there before. It will also be a nice theme if the couple will be spending their honeymoon in Paris or somewhere in France.
A Parisian bridal shower theme is delightful because it is fancy, feminine, and romantic. I have done some research and come up with some ideas that cover different characteristics of this theme.
Credit: table.matters
Credit: table.matters
What are some details to include in a Parisian bridal shower?
There are many ways to apply French elements for a Paris-inspired bridal shower. There could be French dishes and desserts. The invitations could include pictures of Paris. There could be Coco Chanel Posters and Hermes shopping bags. Tables and centerpieces could be decorated with lights. Not to mention, there could be plenty of Eiffel Tower decorations!
Invitations
These invitations are dainty and sophisticated. It will surely bring a smile to the guests when they receive a beautiful invitation and know the theme from the very beginning.
Decorations
My favorite ideas use the colors black, white, and pink. I also like gold accents for this theme. I also love how this theme allows taking advantage of black and white stripes. I have explored several looks and here are my favorites.
Paris-themed parties include inspired decorations Eiffel Tower centerpieces Chanel pictures and French quotes. We also like the idea of a Paris birthday party as well.
This is a beautiful photo from Love the Day. I saw this picture and completely fell in love! I adore the balloons and the huge Eiffel Tower as the centerpiece. It is a very fancy and sophisticated design. I like this look for a smaller intimate bridal shower because it is one long table for people to eat and talk. I love how they utilized the color pink on the table with the flowers. It caught my eye.
This beautiful centerpiece is a simple and elegant design for a Paris-themed bridal shower. I like the mini bouquet and ribbon on the front of the Eiffel Tower. Then it is surrounded by white candles and is a lovely tea party set up. The statue is black and it is accented by a white tablecloth. This is a nice centerpiece design because it is simple, chic, and stylish.
This stunning table decor is more eye candy to get your creative juices going. I love this decoration because it is inspired by Marie Antoinette. I found this beautiful design by Style Me Pretty.
It’s a very timeless and classic look. The combination of pastels adds a soft and sweet look to a bridal shower. This would also make a wonderful wedding theme because of its gracefulness.
This style is meant for a queen. The fine china the gorgeous flowers and the pillar candle holders. I love the light colors and the matching pink candles and flowers.
You can mention Paris and not bring up Coco Chanel. I love the perfume bottle decor idea. In the picture by Loverly, The perfume bottle is a part of the decorations. They make great centerpieces and accents to larger decorations.
I like that the perfume bottle is decorated with flowers to give the design more sophistication and elegance. This is an easy look to achieve especially if you have a lot of perfume bottles in your home. They make nice decorations individually and collectively.
Treats
The best thing about a French bridal shower is the food. There are so many options when it comes to French food. Some good choices are the French bread and desserts. My favorites are crepes, macarons, patisserie, and baguette to name a few. It all depends on the bride’s favorite, you can’t go wrong with French dishes or desserts.
A tower of macarons is always a good idea! I like this display because it goes with the light girly pastel theme of a Paris-inspired bridal shower. This is a beautiful way to display a tasty treat. This would look nice in the food area or make a nice centerpiece for the tables.
Games
It is always a good idea to have games at a bridal shower. Bridal shower activities are a must for a sophisticated a Paris-themed bridal shower. There could be game cards that go with the theme and there could be a photo frame with props. It will be so much fun and will make awesome Instagram photos.
If there is a photo booth. There are several props to choose from on Amazon.
Gifts
These are some useful and unique Paris bridal shower ideas. If the bridal is traveling to Paris in the future, it is a good idea to get her the most recent travel guide. A unique gift idea is a Paris snow globe collectible. It could be cherished and displayed on a mantle or during the holidays.
Favors
Eiffel Tower Soap Favors
Very creative and interesting party favor. The Eiffel Tower soap is a good idea because they are inexpensive and they are easy to distribute. I like that these Eiffel Tower soaps are light pink and the plastic is tied with a pink ribbon.
Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is a practical party favor that most guests would get use out of. This hand sanitizer has a customized sticker with a Paris theme with the bride’s name and the date of the shower.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a Paris bridal shower theme is a wonderful choice! There are so many ways to implement the Parisian elements to this. The decorations could reflect Coco Chanel or Marie Antoinette.
The invitations are festive and fun so the guests are excited to RSVP. There could be a TON of french cuisine and unique gifts and party favors. A mixture of these things will make an exceptional Paris-themed bridal shower.
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