Pretty Cake and Frills Bridal Shower Party

Pretty Cake and Frills Bridal Shower Party tablescape

This gorgeous bridal shower was planned by Charmed Events Group. The shower was filled with beautiful decorations and plenty of entertainment. It was the perfect party to celebrate a bride-to-be.

The seating area was stunning! Every guest received a delicious-looking red velvet cupcake with a personalized topper. Each cupcake was placed in a decorative wrapper and also included a sparkly gold topper to fit with the decor. The plates had a gorgeous rose gold edge and were paired with matching gold silverware. On each plate was a special thank you note that fit perfectly with the color scheme. A decorative white table cloth was covered with a long floral table runner. Gorgeous pink and white flower arrangments lined the entire center of the table.

basket full of scones

The dessert area was equally stunning! Guests could choose from four different types of cake. The largest cake was in the middle and was covered with fresh berries. Guests could also choose strawberry cupcakes or lemon bars.

The background of the dessert area was simple but gorgeous. The entire backdrop was covered in light pink. The words “Cake and Frills” were displayed in large cursive lettering. Pink, gold, and blue bubbles framed the lettering perfectly.

Guests also had the opportunity to make their own flower bouquets. A sign with pink roses read “Let’s play with flowers.” Below the sign, white vases held a variety of fresh and colorful flowers to choose from.

delicious lemon bars

Of course, this party also included party favors. Each guest took home a basket full of scones. The baskets included matching tags and were decorated with gold ribbon.

A gray and white chevron couch in the corner made the perfect place for photo opportunities. The couch even included matching pink pillows.

A beverage area held champagne glasses and featured signs that read “Peach Bellinis.” The signs were decorated in pink, white, and blue and included matching polka dots from the dessert area.

Even the invitations and RSVPs matched with the theme for this shower. Every guest even received a special card with suggestions on what to wear to the party.

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chocolate velvet cake

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beautiful flowers

DIY flower making station

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Modern Cakes Frills floral bridal shower cupcake

lets play with flowers station

flower making activity

floral bridal shower table setup

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strawberry cupcakes

stunning pink flowers

peach bellinis bar

Modern Cakes Frills floral bridal shower

Credits:

Planning and Design: Charmed Events Group
Photographer: Gladys Jem
Rentals: Hartmann Studios
Bundtinis: Nothing Bundt Cake
Cakes: Assorted, Karas

Bright Tropical Themed Bridal Shower Party

Bright Tropical Themed Bridal Shower Tablescape

Warm and Bright Tropical Bridal Shower by K Fab Creations

Let’s face it – we could all use an island getaway right about now! Even without the pandemic, a little bit of beach therapy is never a bad thing! Well, the lucky guests of this tropical-themed bridal shower got just that, thanks to K Fab Creations.

Right from the entry point, K Fab Creations knocks it out of the park. As guests arrive, they are greeted with a bright, exciting sanitizing station. Now, sanitizing stations don’t sound bright or exciting, but this one definitely is! Vibrant colors of pink and green cover the table, where personalized bottles of hand sanitizer await each guest – even the sanitizer itself is pink!

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Face masks are provided as well, but they were specially made for this occasion, with a fresh, tropical design. The masks are adorable and help the guests feel like it’s part of the celebration! Plus, can you ask for a better party favor right now? The sanitizing station is topped with an acrylic sign saying, “Spread love not germs” – fitting for the occasion!

The acrylic sign holders make another appearance at the bar. I have to say – I love the reinvention of the acrylic sign holders. Using stickers instead of printing out plain white paper is so inventive! It’s a small detail, but it makes a world of difference in presentation. The champagne flutes at the bar come with gold pineapple-shaped stirring sticks that are so quirky and cute!

An air of island royalty permeates through the event space. Luscious arrangements of tropical flowers, palm leaves, and pineapples are peppered among the tables, making the guests feel like they’re genuinely on a lush island vacation. And the addition of frozen rosebuds to the glittering, gold champagne ice buckets? I would expect that level of sophistication at a five-star resort!

Polished gold-framed tables and chairs give the whole space a sense of island royalty. Each place setting has a gold, textured plate, reminiscent of the imprint of a seashell in the sand, with elegant gold silverware to match! The napkins lend a pop of tropical color to each setting, with a menu provided to give every guest exactly what they want.

The sweets and cake stands are spot-on, as well. The cake toppers match the floral arrangements throughout the space, and the ombre tropical color scheme was a perfect choice. And placing the cake on a palm leaf is a super cute way to give the cake stand some extra pizzazz! My favorite part, though, is the candy “oranges.” They’re actually candy apples made to look like fresh, juicy citrus fruits – genius! The sticks are made to look like bamboo shoots, adding to the illusion even more, and they’re given a polished look with the satin pink ribbon – which, of course, matches the color scheme perfectly!

Guests are given one last party favor before they go – a chocolate bar in a personalized wrapper! The wrappers are in keeping with the island theme with a fresh, tropical design and gold accents. The words “Carrie’s Bridal Shower” on the front of the wrapper makes sure the guests will never forget their island getaway!

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Tropical theme bridal shower dessert table

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Tropical theme bridal shower

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Hosting Your Bridal Shower During COVID-19

Hosting Your Bridal Shower During COVID-19

Alright, Brides, let’s be honest – COVID-19 has thrown a huge monkey wrench into a lot of bridal shower plans for 2020, even into 2021. Across the country, federal guidelines strongly suggest no more than ten people should gather in one place. Most guest lists for a bridal shower range from 20 to 50 people – so what’s a Bride to do?

The easiest, most effective solution is to host a virtual wedding shower. You can use platforms like Zoom, Google Hangouts, or Skype to gather all of your friends and family together without putting anyone at risk! So before you start making those dreaded cancellation calls, here are some tips and ideas to make your virtual bridal shower a success.

Bridal Shower During COVID-19

Spread the Word

Reach out to your guests and let them know that they can still attend your shower, just from the comfort of their couch! You can use this as an opportunity to tell them which platform you will be using, so they can be sure to download the app, create an account, etc. ahead of time – not five minutes before the shower starts.

Virtual Bridal Shower Invitation

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Have Your Guests Send Gifts or Cards to Your House Ahead of Time

There are plenty of options for sending gifts via snail mail or online. You may get some virtual surprises like gift cards to your favorite restaurants or boutique, or maybe a membership for a subscription box! Just be sure to share information with your guests like an email address for virtual gifts, your home address for physical gifts, and your registry for ideas.

Pick a Theme

Once the changes are made, and your guests are notified, it’s time to focus on your bridal shower’s theme. Maybe your original theme works for a virtual bridal shower, or perhaps you need to adapt it a bit. Take this time to figure out how you can really embrace the virtual aspect of your shower.

You could plan a cocktail hour theme where guests could bring their own cocktail creations and swap recipes with each other! Or maybe a virtual spa day sounds more like your speed. You can ask your guests to bring their favorite nail polish, face masks, or pampering products to the virtual call and share your beauty routines!

Make a Custom Snapchat Filter

Guests can take videos or pictures with the filter then post it to their social media pages. You can design your own filter in the app or purchase one that is custom-made for you on Etsy! While this may seem trivial, creating a custom Snapchat filter is a great way to capture everyone’s moments from the shower. It helps you to feel like everyone was truly together!

Bridal Shower Snapchat Geofilter

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Games, Games, Games!

No party is complete without some fun games! In light of the pandemic, many game companies are releasing or expanding their virtual game platforms – perfect for your virtual bridal shower. One option is to create a custom game with TriviaMaker. A host can write trivia questions all about the happy couple, then broadcast their screen over video chat for all to see.

If you want something that’s already made and ready to play, you can go for these virtual bridal shower battle trivia game by ThinkGames.

Virtual Bridal Shower Wedding - Answer Battle Trivia Powerpoint

virtual would she rather bridal shower game

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For non-trivia type of games, you can opt for printable bridal shower games. The files can be downloaded and emailed to the guests. Few of my favorite games that can be played at virtual bridal shower includes, bridal emoji quiz, bridal bingo, and would she rather games.

Bridal Shower Emoji Pictionary Virtual

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For a more, ah…spicy crowd, All Bad Cards is a fantastic option as well. It’s basically a virtual version of the game Cards Against Humanity, and anyone can host a game from their web browser. Just send the link to all of your guests when you’re ready to play! Make sure your guests also have their video chat up and running, so no one misses out on the scandalous laughter.

Remember, Brides: at the end of the day, your shower is going to be special, regardless of the little details. As long as you have your friends and loved ones by your side, your bridal shower is sure to be the best.

HOSTING YOUR BRIDAL SHOWER DURING COVID-19

Lavish Boho Bridal Shower

Lavish Boho Bridal Shower

Lavish Boho Bridal Shower by Figtree Wedding Photography:

Figtree Wedding Photography captured the magic of this Lavish Boho Bridal Shower perfectly. The invitations were absolutely exquisite with lovely pink artwork and a gorgeous, elegant font.  The calligraphy brought a stunning custom touch that was certain to impress the guests.

The table set up for the event was a fantastic array of details with soft colors that went perfectly with this pink theme. The place settings features plates and chargers that had a sheer quality to them.  Complementary silverware in gold and white acted as a perfect contrast to the dishware. Adorable white porch style chairs were used to keep guests comfortable as they visited.

This event was a breakfast style with a delightful assortment of food to enjoy. The guest table was laid out with the foods acting as a colorful centerpiece while making everything easily accessible. Waffles and pancakes made tasty main breakfast items while fruits of all kinds gave a healthy touch. Jars with yogurt and fruit were topped with arrangements of nuts and flower blooms for a unique and pretty look.  There was even honey to sweeten up the food in a natural fashion.

A dessert table was set up for after the meal was enjoyed. It was covered in white to allow the colorful flower arrangements to pop dramatically.  On this table three fantastic cakes took the stage in a lovely blend of pink and white with gorgeous toppers. Each was on a stand of varying heights to create dimension and was adorned with flower blooms for an effective touch. To draw attention to this table a wonderful backdrop was created that said, “crazy love” in large, golden lettering. 

A lovely addition to this event that made it really stand out from the rest was the inclusion of a flower bar that allowed the guests to create their own memorable arrangements.

Credits:

Photography – Figtree Wedding Photography

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Colorful Fiesta Bridal Shower

Sami Kathryn Photography  captured every delightful detail of this Colorful Fiesta Bridal Shower.  From the fantastic array of colors to the diy decorations, this event was full of cultural beauty and all sorts of tasty treats. 

A large chalkboard sign was created with an adorable cactus sporting a sombrero to introduce the event as the guests entered.  It had a rustic charm that showcased the party perfectly.  The doorway beside the stand was decked out in fun fashion with a striped, bold colored curtain that was draped to create an archway effect.  Large paper flowers added a cute touch to this doorway too. 

Inside the venue natural lighting made the theme colors stand out remarkably.  One chair had a fantastic striped blanket draped over it with golden balloon letters that spelled out, “Ole.” No fiesta is truly complete without a pinata and this one was a beauty.  It had the classic styling that was certain to be fun to hit.

An outdoor space was set up for everyone to sit and chat at with long tables and white folding chairs. Each table was specially laid out with a striped runner and soda bottles and jars that held cute floral arrangements. 

A margarita machine ensured that the adults would be able to celebrate in deliciousness using fantastic customized cups that had cactus graphics on them. For food an entire buffet of yummy cuisine was set out allowing easy access so guests could grab and go. 

For a custom addition to this Fiesta party, a small table was set up and covered with a striped blanket.  It was decorated with fantastic mini cacti and several personal photos of the bride and groom for the guests to enjoy checking out as they spent time visiting at the special event. Flowers and paper wheels added a sweet look to this table too.

Credits:

Photography - Sami Kathryn Photography 
Invitation Design - Whimsical Flair Shop 
Margarita Machine - Dallas Event Rentals 
Bride’s Dress - Indiola 
HMUA - BA Beauty 

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