17 Bridal Shower Decoration Ideas for an Unbelievably Gorgeous Party

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The responsibility of hosting a bridal shower is quite an honor – and honestly, a ton of fun.

Bridal showers are not stressful events. No matter how glamorous the party may be, there’s a relatively small crowd to work with.

In addition, the party tends to have a laid-back structure, like a few games and some gift opening. Other than that, the time is spent focusing on the bride and allowing the family to spend time with each other.

Putting together bridal shower decorations is quite a treat. It’s fun, there are a million different themes to choose from, and the photos are too-die-for cute.

In this post, you’ll learn how to decorate a bridal shower perfectly.

How to Decorate a Bridal Shower

Bridal shower decorations can vary widely. Some people host a catered, formal party of the season, while others throw together a last minute intimate celebration with just the bride’s immediate family.

Decorating a bridal shower starts with asking the bride how they would like it decorated. If you have a good grasp on a bridal shower theme, this is a great place to start. While not all bridal showers need have a theme, at least nail down a few colors to focus your decor around.

Then, talk to the bride about what they want the bridal shower’s general feel to be. If they’re okay with a more DIY party, you can skip any decor that doesn’t feel critical. On the other hand, they may want a very put together party with lots of gorgeous photo opportunities. This party is for the bride, so try to make their dream come to life – as long as it’s within budget.

Who hosts the bridal shower?

The bridal shower is traditionally hosted by the maid of honor or the bride’s family. This is just tradition though – the people who host the bridal shower are simply the ones that want to host it, or make the most sense to host. There are no rules around who can or cannot host the bridal shower.

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When is the shower held?

Bridal showers are held before the wedding. Typically, anywhere from three weeks to three months before the wedding.

You’ll want the bridal shower to be integrated into the rest of the pre-wedding timeline in a meaningful way. This means it needs to be appropriately spaced out from the other major pre-wedding parties, like the bachelorette party.

If distant relatives are going to want to make an appearance (like the bride’s grandparents, who live out of state), try to work with everyone to find a weekend where travel is possible. Better yet, host the party when the family is already together, like immediately after a major holiday.

Decoration Components

Every bridal shower, no matter how extravagant or laid back, has critical decoration components that are present. The more extravagant the party, the more of each component that’s present.

The critical components are signs, table decorations, cake/cupcake stands and toppers, backdrops and balloons, plates and cutlery, and ways to display pictures of the couple.

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Bridal Shower Decoration Ideas

The following list is broken down by each decoration component. While this list features general bridal shower decor ideas, you can easily swap out these items for ones that match your theme.

Signs

Bridal shower signs are great for setting the tone and theme of the entire party.

These signs are custom – featuring the bride’s name, the date of the shower, and occasionally a cute saying or countdown of how many days remain until the wedding.

While there are some options for signs on Amazon, you really want to look on Etsy to find a design template that fits the vibe of your bridal shower. Most Etsy sign templates are for Canva or another simple graphic design platform.

Once you find a sign that works for your party, edit it in the graphic design platform it’s made for, and order the sign through a large printer like VistaPrint or a local print shop. The result is surprisingly affordable, and you have a gorgeous sign ordered in just a few minutes.

If you’re tech-savvy, it’s simple to create your own sign design in Canva. Search through Pinterest for some inspiration, make sure you’re working with the correct dimensions, and order your sign through a printer once you’ve completed your design.

Table decorations

The table decorations below are just examples. If you have a bridal shower theme, swap out the general items we have listed here for ones that tie together your theme.

For your table decorations, we have a tip – don’t search “bridal shower decorations.” These items tend to be overpriced and full of glitz and glam. Many Redditors commented on this and complained about the overused light pink palette.

The reality is, your color palette can be anything you want it to be. To make sure you’re getting the best deal and can find plenty of options, search “table decorations” or “decorations for a party.” These general search terms will give you tons of options.

cake/cupcake toppers and stands

No bridal shower is complete without a cake or cupcakes for everyone to enjoy.

You can save money by getting a generic white cake from a bakery near you and decorating it yourself. Costco has a fabulous cake selection that is always a crowd-pleaser.

Backdrops and balloons 

Backdrops and balloons aren’t the most critical component of your bridal shower decorations, so they can be skipped in a pinch.

Even if you don’t want a full-on balloon arch for a photo booth, you can easily add a few bundles of balloons from the dollar store to make the place a bit more festive.

Plates and Cutlery

Plates and cutlery are optional for a bridal shower – especially if the host already has some aesthetically pleasing plates, glasses, and cutlery that the party can use.

If you want to purchase plates and cutlery for this event, it can save you a lot of hassle. Paper plates and cutlery tend to make the party feel more DIY, but you can upgrade your selection and help them fit in.

Pictures of the couple

Pictures of the couplen might just be the most critical component of your bridal shower decorations.

Try to incorporate pictures of them wherever you can – at the very least, on the tables where everyone will be eating!

The following frames are affordable and can be reused for any future parties.

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