If the countdown to your wedding has officially started then it’s probably time to start thinking about your bridal shower. While bridal showers are traditionally meant to honor the bride-to-be, the possibilities of fun and celebration don’t just stop there. Let’s take a look at six different ways you can personalize your bridal shower and make it one to remember!

Decor

Decor, decor, and more decor! Personalize your bridal shower by decorating your venue with gorgeous balloon bouquets, steamers, banners, table covers, and anything in between. Inviting your guests into a gorgeously decorated venue will perfectly set the atmosphere. 

You can start off on the right note by:

• Selecting decor that’s on theme with your wedding color pallet

• Decorating with balloons or banners that read “Future Mrs or Mr” which will make a perfect background and encourage your guests to take breathtaking photos

Plan Fun Activities

Personalize your bridal shower by planning fun activities that will make you and your guests even more excited for the big day. 

Some wedding oriented activities you may enjoy are:

• Wine and spa day: plan a fun and relaxing day at a venue or in the comfort of your own home where your party can taste wine and unwind

• Personalized bridal games: play games that are perfectly tailored to you and your partner to see who knows you both best

• Calligraphy class: have fun learning to write elegant calligraphy. This one is especially great if you have interest in personally addressing your wedding invitations

• Dance class: practice dancing the night away while surrounded by your closest friends

Party Favors

A party is never complete without party favors, especially bridal showers! Bridal showers give you an amazing opportunity to give guests an adorable token of appreciation. Make your guests even more excited about the next step with unique personalized gifts. Not only are you giving your guests something useful and personal, but you’re also giving them just a little taste of what to expect on your wedding day.

Make It a Two-for-One

Make it a two-for one and invite your partner and their wedding crew to be a part of your bridal shower! A double bridal shower is an amazing opportunity because it will:

• Give you and your partner a chance to party together with your closest friends

• Present an opportunity for the entire bridal party to get to know each other and become comfortable before the big day

Food and Drinks

Add a little razzle-dazzle to your event by personalizing your food and drinks. Add cute phrases, rings, and future last names on cookies. Add wedding dates to napkins and “I do’s” to glasses. Personalizing the food and drink at your bridal shower is charming and fun!

Pick a Theme

Amuse yourself and your guests by picking a theme for your event. Before we get into a few bridal shower theme ideas, just remember, there’s no right or wrong way to do this. Your wedding and every event surrounding it is all about you and your partner! Below, we’ll list a few themes that we think are cute:

• Lovin’ in the Tropics: this theme is for you if you love warm weather and even warmer vibes

• Retro Booming Brunch: pull out all things vintage and have a perfectly themed brunch bridal shower with good eats and good people

• 90’s Movie Night: if you wish the 90’s never ended, enjoy watching the classics during a night of fun

• The Loved n’ Bougie: go all out with glitz and tons of glamor

Have Fun!

Remember, whether you love things to be over the top, or prefer a more relaxed environment, your bridal shower is totally up to you. Enjoy the love, appreciate the gifts, and most importantly, have fun celebrating your love!

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