What better time to have a Valentine’s themed bridal shower than the beginning of spring and Valentine’s Day? So here are some ideas to help you plan this very special day for your friend’s bridal shower.
Let’s start with an attractive and beautiful color scheme that should continue from invitations, to table decorations, food, drinks and gifts for guests. So here we go.
Color Scheme Suggestions
Try shades of pink from the softest powder to a lovely fuchsia and use hints of lilac, baby blue or soft yellow for a stunning color theme.
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When introducing the theme of Valentine’s to your guests, invitations are the perfect way to do it.
1. Envelopes and invitations that match and match the color theme of the party
2. Heart-shaped confetti scattered inside the envelope.
3. Punch a heart-shaped hole in the envelope next to the guest’s name showing the contrasting color of the card placed inside.
guest favors
1. For a scented favor, use silk or satin heart-shaped bags
2. Heart-shaped votive candles wrapped in organza or tulle and tied with a satin ribbon
3. Heart-shaped or simply well-packaged chocolates are always perfect for a Valentine’s Day shower.
4. A cookie cutter in the shape of a heart with a favorite recipe of the bride and again tied in tulle
Here are some very appropriate favors for this shower theme.
Table decoration
A pink or red tablecloth with a lace fabric overlay is beautiful, or a red tablecloth and a soft pink table runner look stunning.
Your napkins should match your tablecloth or decorations and the plates and cutlery should also match the Valentine’s theme.
centerpiece ideas
Find a not too tall vase in your house and fill it with red and pink carnations, or tulips or splurge on roses and cover the sides with a beautiful satin ribbon and lace to cover the vase.
Buy clear candle holders and candles in the colors you are using. Get red and white sprinkles and pour some into each votive holder. place the candle on top and make an attractive arrangement in the center of the table. Light the candles when it’s time to serve the food.
Any of these are really lovely and quite inexpensive.
Valentine’s Day Shower Food Suggestions
Shower food should be light and inviting. You can order sandwiches cut with a heart-shaped cookie cutter for a special touch.
Crab stuffed mushrooms or cherry tomatoes are also very nice and good for finger food.
A light salad of romaine lettuce tossed with mandarin oranges and candied walnuts and a dash of raspberry vinaigrette is so refreshing.
Your dessert can be a heart-shaped cake, red and pink velvet ice cream cupcakes, heart-shaped cookies, or anything that might be the bride’s favorite.
Drinks include non-alcoholic champagne or punch, freshly brewed coffee and a variety of teas.
Here is a simple party game
Sure your guests won’t want to play complicated games, but who doesn’t love a gift? As your guests enter, have them write their birthdays or wedding anniversaries, whatever they wish, and just the month and day.
The guest whose date is closest to the wedding date wins a prize. The hostess can then copy the birthdays and anniversaries into a beautiful birthday book for the bride, so she always knows when to send a thoughtful card.
Prize ideas for game winners
-Spa gift basket
-Bottles of wine
-Fine Chocolates
-Mini photo frames
-Scented candles
-Photo albums
Since a Valentine’s Day shower is romantic and personal, you may want to make it a lingerie shower and/or personal gift.
Another idea is for guests to bring things that the couple will enjoy as they begin their life together, such as gift cards to a favorite CD or a video of a favorite movie or music they enjoy.
Tickets to a place you know you both like and want to go.
Just remember that this is the bride’s most important moment with her closest friends and family as they celebrate their upcoming wedding and their special bond with each other. Let it be just that.
