Wedding season is coming up! If you’re planning on hosting a bridal shower for a girlfriend or relative, but don’t know where to start, we are here to help! Since spring has arrived, it is the perfect time to throw a beautiful backyard brunch bridal shower. With garlands, flowers, and plenty of food and drinks, we’ve pulled together tenideas to help you host an unforgettable bridal shower brunch.
Don’t miss these tips on how to host a beautiful backyard brunch bridal shower that thebride will love!
1. Make an entrance
The moment guests step into the shower, you want them to feel that they have arrived at a fabulous party. Whether it’s a simple wooden sign to welcome guests or an elaborate setting with instructions on what to do, take the time to plan how you want guests to feel as they arrive.
2. Greet guestsin a special way
After the initial greeting has taken place with the entrance sign or setting, complete the greet by giving your guests something to do. This can range from signing a memory book that the bride gets to keep or writing down date ideas for the future bride and groom.
3. Fill the space with decorations
While the guests are what make a bridal shower special, any party is not complete without appropriate decorations. Depending on the bride’s style and personality, you can choose to throw a themed shower, base the shower off of the wedding colors, or stick to a garden party for the backyard setting. If it’s a DIY bridal party and you are looking for affordable essentials for the big day, check out wedding coupons for discounted flowers and decorations.
4. Have plenty of extra seating
While most guests will RSVP to an event such as a bridal shower, you never know exactly how many people will attend until the guests actually arrive. Make sure you have plenty of seating, as peopletend to wanderand will enjoy multiple spots to sit throughout the party.
5. Displaya drinkstation
A bridal shower brunch calls for mimosas. Createa drink bar, table, or cart with a fabulous display of whatever drinks the bride will like best. This can be punch, cute co*cktails, or a full on mimosa bar. Making sure your guests don’t go thirsty is key to keeping everyone happy!
6.Serve food buffet style
Serving meals to each guest one by one can take a lot of time, and is unnecessary for a backyard bridal shower. Keep it simple by having a beautiful display of brunch disheson a buffet table for your guests to serve themselves.
7. Save a space for gifts
Give the guests a place to put their gifts to keep the party in order and to make sure no present gets misplaced!
8. Add personal touches
While parties are for fun and games, a bridal shower is also a time to celebrate the bride. Adding personal touches, such as photos, monogrammed letters,or her favorite flowers is a great way to make a more intimate setting and show you care for her.
9. Play fun games to keep guests entertained
On top of mingling and eating, bridal shower games are a great way to keep everyone entertained throughout the party! Test how well guests know the bride with playful quizzes, have everyone create their own wedding dress out of toilet paper, or let each guest give the bride a piece of advice for a successful marriage.
10.Don’t forget to say thanks
When it’s time for the shower to come to an end, don’t forget to say thanks to your guests! Whether the bride wants to pick out her thank you cards or gifts on her own or you’re in charge of it all, there are many ways to show the bride’s appreciation for celebrating her future marriage that will leave guests smiling.
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FAQs
Plan a bridal shower brunch menu of small-bite appetizers, fluffy waffles, and sweet desserts (don't forget plenty of coffee). Choose an elegant theme based on a venue, color, or season: try a garden party, beachside shower, or pink-inspired fete.
What do you do at a bridal shower brunch? ›
Plan a bridal shower brunch menu of small-bite appetizers, fluffy waffles, and sweet desserts (don't forget plenty of coffee). Choose an elegant theme based on a venue, color, or season: try a garden party, beachside shower, or pink-inspired fete.
How long should a bridal shower brunch last? ›
According to Braccia, wedding showers that are no more than three hours are typically the sweet spot. "I see them between two and three hours," she says, "which is a great amount of time to gather, mingle, get something to eat and drink, celebrate the couple, do something interactive—and get on with the day."
Who pays for bridal shower brunch? ›
Nowadays, the person (or people) hosting the bridal shower are responsible for covering the costs associated with the shower.
Who normally pays for the bridal shower? ›
In short, the host is the one who pays for the bridal shower—or at least some of it. Most commonly, this is the maid of honor, but the couple's relatives, friends or even the to-be-weds themselves can all pitch in to cover the cost of the wedding shower.
Do you serve cake at a bridal shower brunch? ›
Serve Up Some Cake
Let them eat cake! Finish off the day with a stunning bridal shower cake that matches the overall theme of the event.
Who should not host a bridal shower? ›
Traditional etiquette dictates that the maid of honor—not the mother of the bride—should host the shower. Nancy is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Some etiquette rules were meant to fade away into oblivion, like the one about family members of the bride not hosting her bridal shower.
How to dress for a bridal shower brunch? ›
Pay Attention to the Dress Code
For more formal affairs, she advises guests to lean into fancy styles, like midi dresses and pantsuits, without going over the top. For guests who don't have a specified dress code to follow, opt for pieces that you would wear to a nice brunch or an elegant social gathering.
Should a bridal shower be on a Saturday or Sunday? ›
Honestly I don't think it makes much of a difference. I've been to showers on both Saturdays and Sundays and it really didn't affect me either way. Since invitations are sent out so far in advance they aren't going to be “too busy” or fill the day up with errands… They'll know they have a shower to go to that day!
Do you get bride a gift at bridal brunch? ›
If the bride so chooses, a brunch is a good opportunity to present gifts to her mother and her future mother-in-law. In some cases, the wedding party may present a gift to the bride, but this is not traditionally expected since the bridesmaids have already paid for their dresses and wedding and shower gifts.
That works out at $300 to $800 for a 20-person party but can go as high as $150 per person or $3,000 for a 20-person shower. Based on these estimates and an average bridal shower guest list of 35-50 people, a reasonable budget for a bridal shower is between $350 and $7,500.
Are gifts expected at a bridal brunch? ›
One notable exception: If you are invited to a bridal tea or luncheon, it is more than likely that gifts are not expected. If you're unsure, you could politely ask the host to share the bride's registry information when you RSVP. If she's been instructed to dissuade guests from bringing gifts, she will do just that.
What should a brunch menu include? ›
Savory Delights
For those with savory cravings, brunch menus often feature a range of mouthwatering options. This includes sizzling bacon, breakfast sausages, and ham. Some establishments offer heartier dishes like steak and eggs, fried chicken and waffles, and creamy shrimp and grits.
Who throws the bridal brunch? ›
Who hosts a bridal luncheon? Typically a bridal luncheon is hosted by the bride to thank her bridesmaids for being her wedding MVPs. They've been there throughout the entire planning process, thrown an awesome bachelorette party and shower and it's their time to shine.
Am I supposed to bring a gift to a bridal brunch? ›
One notable exception: If you are invited to a bridal tea or luncheon, it is more than likely that gifts are not expected. If you're unsure, you could politely ask the host to share the bride's registry information when you RSVP. If she's been instructed to dissuade guests from bringing gifts, she will do just that.
What activities can be done in a bridal shower? ›
Wedding Shower Games Guests Will Love
Printable games like bride and groom trivia or gift bingo are always a hit and easy to set up — just print them out, provide some pens and let the fun begin. For something a little more interactive, consider doubles Jenga, pictured here.
What do you normally do at a bridal shower? ›
What Happens at a Bridal Shower? "Depending on the taste of the bride, the host can have some entertaining games for the guests to play or skip the games altogether," says Gottsman. The general outline is usually the same: food, drinks, and an opportunity for the bride to open gifts surrounded by guests.
