It’s no secret that the love of fashion comes out in every bride before her wedding day. Between bridesmaids’ dresses, groomsmen’s tuxes, and the actual wedding dress itself, the bride gets to infuse her personal taste into every garment for the big event. So, why not give back to the bride for all her hard work by throwing her a fashion themed bridal shower? The shower is a party to let the bride relax, unwind, and be pampered, and you can create a fabulous soiree surrounded by the best and most fun in the fashion world!

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Put your fashionista hat on to set up some seriously divine decorations in the form of posh couture. If there’s a place to start when decorating, it’s definitely to keep in mind that bold equals best. Bold colors, fabrics, prints, and glitz are just the things to create a bright atmosphere for the event. Zebra striped table confetti, hot pink stiletto garland, and shining gold balloons covering the ceiling are great ideas, while putting together an actual red carpet runway within the party venue is an unforgettable surprise. Have mannequins and folding screens draped with feather boas, fun hats, bauble jewelry, and unique sunglasses in all shapes and sizes. Have costume dresses or pieces of clothing for guests to match with the accessories and do a fashion walk of their own with the bride. Post of photos on the walls of some of the most famous icons in fashion history, such as Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Have vintage bridal magazines out for guests to pour over and you can even set up a manicure station. Crisp centerpieces of gleaming black vases and bright white and pink bouquets of flowers also really set off the posh space. You can’t go wrong with decorations reminiscent of flirty and feminine energy.

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Food should be just as fabulous as the décor, so think gourmet treats and eats! A champagne bar with juices to craft the perfect mimosa type drink is always a good idea, while a chocolate candy tasting table pairs great alongside. Saltier fares should be kept easy to eat, so finger foods are always a safe bet. Tea sandwiches are a perfect go-to, along with pretzels, chips, and plenty of dips. You can never have too many snacks! Serve cookies in hat boxes and make a cake in the form of a beautiful Chanel bag or a classic wedding dress from one of the bride’s favorite wedding films. Pearly cakepops and candy ring pops are also always a great addition to the food tables. Of course, a cupcake tower complete with Tiffany Blue frosting is always a good idea, too.

You can have a great time rounding up favors for guests, too. Personalized items are always a favorite takeaway, so think glitter keepsake mugs or wine glasses with the guest’s initial on them. Do a gift set of sample sizes of some beloved fashion favorites, such as boutique shampoos, designer clutches, and brand emblem keychains. Give out these sorts of vanity items to guests as prizes for games, such as the classic Bridal Bingo. You can even do silly favors for guests to enjoy during the party, such as plastic sparkly tiaras or long costume beads or gloves. You have tons of choices when it comes to activities to keep guests entertained, from a photo booth with hilarious fashion props to a bead jewelry making table. Have guests bring stories of their most embarrassing fashion faux pas, along with pictures to offer up plenty of laughs. You’d be hard-pressed to find a bridal shower theme so interactive and vibrant, so use this to your advantage.

You can truly throw one of the most memorable bridal showers ever with the fashion motif, and you can be sure the bride and her guests will never be able to forget the joyous occasion.

• Mason Jars Bridal Shower Invitations

Bridal events boast a particular popular accessory in that of mason jars, but what if this love for these versatile little things could be turned into one big themed party? With a mason jar bridal shower, you can center the entire motif just around mason jars, giving the bride a new and unique perspective on what is usually just a charming side accent piece.

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Mason Jars Bridal Decorations

Mason jar decorations are so much fun because you can do so many different things with them. From burlap cutout streamers of mason jar shapes to miniature glass mason jars strung up with lights. Place bigger glass mason jars with coils of fairy lights in them around the venue and watch the space transform into magic! Table centerpieces of gold and silver spray painted mason jars filled with white and blue hydrangeas resting on shabby chic toile lace are absolutely gorgeous, while balloons with images of the shapes of mason jars drawn on them add a whimsical look. Your invitations that you send out to guests can even be in the shapes of pastel mason jars with firefly bejeweled accents to get everyone excited about such a neat party. When decorating, the most important thing to remember is that you can never have too many mason jars!

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Mason Jars Bridal Shower Food

A flat sheet cake in the shape of a bit mason jar decorated in lots of piped frosting and happy congratulation messages for the bride to be is a perfect center for the main food table. Sugar cookies with thick, colorful frosting in all different sizes in the image of mason jars are especially delightful, while a tiered platter of cupcakes with bouncing mason jar toppers are a yummy addition. Don’t forget to—of course—use mason jars as your serving ware! We aren’t just talking about for beverages, either! Serve candies and cakepops in mason jars painted in a variety of shades, along with nuts, chips, and other handheld snacks. Don’t forget signature drinks that go splendidly in mason jars traditionally such as Moscow Mules, Ginger Beer, or root beer floats!

Mason Jars Bridal Shower Games

Games and activities can range from classic bridal shower games such as Bridal Bingo to setting up an extra special event in which guests can paint and decorate their very own mason jars at craft tables. Have guests put wishes for the bride to be on little slips of paper and drop in a beautifully decorated mason jar that the bride herself can keep forever.

Mason Jars Bridal Shower Favors

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Party favors are a ball to put together for a mason jar bridal shower. Mason jar candles, soaps, key chains, coasters, and wine glasses are all great gifts. You can also mix a bunch of different goodies together in a mason jar and give to guests. You can even create a jar that is filled with ingredients to make delicious treats like brownies or cakes. Whatever you choose, people absolutely love having mason jar keepsakes, no matter what form they are in.

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• Shabby Chic Bridal Shower Invitations

One of the most beloved and popular décor schemes of today is the shabby chic look, and there is hardly anything more romantic when picking a motif for a bridal shower. A shabby chic bridal shower event embodies romance, femininity, and nostalgic imagination all in one, and when you stand back and look at everything once you’ve set this party up, one word will come to mind—pretty. And what’s better for a bride to be than something exquisitely pretty?!

Shabby Chic Bridal Shower Decors

There are practically a million different ways to decorate for a shabby chic bridal shower, but there are some key elements to it to help you get started. Burlap, mason jars, sweet lighting, soft colors and fabrics, rustic detail, and an under-exaggerated simplicity are all you need to make it all come together perfectly. Shabby chic is definitely not a complicated look, but it still manages to be extremely classy and elegant. Start with burlap bows on chairs and likewise runners on ivory cotton tablecloths. Create centerpieces of pale blue and pink hydrangeas in silver pails and set out placemats of white doily. Drape champagne hued lace along the main event table and line doorways with garland of pinecones. Flag banners with the bride to be’s name and pieces of distressed furniture and accessories are excellent additions. String up low lighting and have plenty of tea candles as well. You can do matching tableware in the form of china and distressed silver which really ties the whole shabby chic look all together.

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Shabby Chic Bridal Shower Food

Food should be simple and light, yet gleefully delicious. Think a simple, two-tiered cake with minimal frosting and a simple topper of a unique candle. Set up a brunch table with scones, coffee and tea, danishes, and pastries, and complete this with plenty of jams, fruits, and one of a kind spreads. Small sandwich triangles that boast veggie fillings, and turkey pinwheels are especially easy and tasty to eat. Fill copper painted mason jars with different kind of candies such as yogurt covered raisins, jelly beans, and wafers. For beverages, mimosas and peach bellinis really pair brilliantly with these brunch types of food. For added richness, have sea salt and caramel cookies, or vanilla bean frosted brownies available, too.

Shabby Chic Bridal Shower Games

Shabby chic represents a feel of arts and crafts, so you can really get your guests involved in activities that do this. Set up a painting activity, one that reinvents a small piece of furniture, a lamp shade, or a teacup. Give your guests a chance to give this to the bride or to take it home as a souvenir. 

Shabby Chic Bridal Shower Favors

Fill coffee mugs with chocolate covered coffee beans as favors, or tie up a burlap bag with a bottle of vintage wine as a majorly awesome keepsake for guests. Regardless of what you send home with everyone, the only thing more beautiful and magical than this shabby chic bridal shower party will be the wedding itself.

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