At-Home Bridal Shower Ideas, Decor, & More

Tasked with throwing a bridal shower?  If schedules or budgets won’t allow for an out-of-town bridal shower or a spa day, consider hosting one at home. You may want to take a look at these 80+ Frugal and Fun Girls’ Night Ideas for Adults, or see these ideas so you can give your bestie or sister a FAB bridal shower that won’t break the bank!

 

OUTDOOR TEA PARTY

If the bride-to-be loves tea, the yummy pastries that go with it, and dressing the part, she’ll love this shower! Ask the guests to wear  fascinators or hats with their dainty, feminine dresses!

Long Sleeved Boho Flowy Dress

Sun Hat with Organza Ruffled Detail

Fascinator with Headband

Stock up on different kinds of loose leaf teas such as Earl Grey, chamomile, and green tea to cater to different tastes. Prepare snacks complementary to these teas. For example, Earl Grey would complement sweet treats like cakes and scones. See complementary teas and snacks here.

Display smaller pasties or bite-sized sandwiches in tiered stands. For the centerpieces, you may want to create simple ones with flowers from your garden, with faux flowers, or these DIY Paper Flowers. Also check out  tea party centerpiece ideas on Pinterest.

     

Porcelain Cupcake Stand

Ahmad Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea

Floral Table Cloth

Faux Flowers

Don’t forget the  Tea party-themed giveaways such as these cute Macaron-shaped Jewelry Cases. You can also use these Teapot Giveaway Boxes store giveaways of chocolate, trinkets, or cosmetics.

     

 

TROPICAL BEACH GETAWAY

If you have a pool, see these: Must-Have Pool Party Decorations, Pool Party Favors, and 30+ Pool Party Ideas to Make Your Bash a Big Splash. If you don’t, no worries!  Have you guests come in what they would wear to the beach: shorts, tanks, or pretty maxi/ boho dresses. Welcome them with leis and mocktails, refreshing juices, or smoothies in these coconut shaped cups.

 

Leis for Luau, 24-Pack

Coconut Cups with Straws and Picks for 18 Guests

Decorate your home like a tropical paradise with tropical-themed decor such as faux tropical leaves, faux flowers such as birds-of-paradise,  hibiscus and orchids, and shell crafts such as seashell candles which you can find here.

 

Serve fresh tropical fruit such as pineapple, beach fare such as kebabs and seafood, frozen desserts, and lots of cold drinks. Or, decorate cupcakes with these cute toppers. For giveaways, include fun items like these Luau Party Sunglasses, 9 Pairs as well as on-theme items guests can use like these  Boho Bracelets and lip balms.

Tropical Balloons Arch Garland Kit, 117-Piece

Artificial Palm Leaves, 108-Pack

Tropical Hanging Decor with Leaves and Toucans

Beach-themed Bathroom Rug and Mat Set 

 

BLAST FROM THE PAST

This is especially wonderful if the guests have known the bride from way back. Ask guests to come in clothes from a particular decade. They may have to check the attic, go to yard sales or thrift shops, or score retro clothing from Amazon. For the music, create a playlist, ask Alexa to play songs, or play CD’s or records if you have them. Install color-changing lights to set the mood and sync to the music!

Amazon Echo Dot

MTV T-Shirt

Govee RGBIC LED Strip Lights, 32.8ft

Decorate with objects that remind you of the decade such as movie posters, a customized standee of the bride’s celebrity crush then, and school memorabilia. Order a poster-sized photo of the bride-to-be from that decade, to be displayed during the bridal shower. Better yet, have a collage of her pictures through the years printed on canvas.

Flip through old photo albums and yearbooks. Play decade trivia party games, or other games the bride-to-be used to love. Spend the day going back in memory lane – a fitting send-off before she starts a new chapter in her life!

Justin Bieber Life Size Standee

Outset Media 2000’s A Decade of Trivia Travel Pack Card Game

For giveaways, include some of the bride’s favorite (inexpensive) things such as snacks, candy, and beauty products, or items that evoke nostalgia.

 

BOND IN THE KITCHEN

For brides-to-be who love cooking, ask guests to bring a favorite family dish for potluck, and to share the recipe with the bride. These can be written on recipe cards, or can be compiled digitally beforehand and saved in a flash drive. Guests and the bride can cook a meal together while catching up. Choose from lots of FAB Recipes on our site! You may want to gift the bride-to-be with these Perfect Gifts for the Home Chef, 20 Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets That’ll Actually Make Life Easier, or Air Fryer Must-Haves from Cathy’s Pine & Pepper!

Decorate with chef-themed decor. For the giveaways, consider giving these homemade seasonings (DIY Taco Seasoning, DIY    Chili Powder, DIY Italian Seasoning, DIY Ranch Seasoning, and DIY Make Your Own Everything Bagel Seasoning). Make sure they are properly labelled and packaged in spice bottles. Placing them in small woven or wicker baskets adds a nice, rustic touch. You can also give guests some of these customized kitchen tools.

Chef-themed Table Centerpieces, 8-Pack

Set of 5 Wooden Cooking Utensils with customizable initials

“Let’s Cook” Chef’s Hat Balloons

 

Find more Bridal Shower Supplies HERE!

 

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