Have you decided to throw a bridal shower? Then you're going to need bridal shower decorations. There are lots of reasons why it's a great idea to host a bridal shower - even if you've already got a hen do planned. It's a daytime event designed to shower a bride-to-be with gifts and celebrate the soon-to-be married status, and in contrast to a typical hen party, it's a relaxed, family-friendly affair where everyone from great-grandmothers to her little sister can attend. In short,pack away the penis straws and save those for the wild 90s themed hen party! Discover some of our favourite bridal shower ideashere.
But how do you throw the ultimate bridal shower? The devil is in the detail when it comes to creating a special day that looks amazing and has a brilliant atmosphere, so a great place to start is with the bridal shower decorations. Whether you decide to host a beautiful bridal brunch, a glamorous gala or a festival-style soiree, decking the place out with gorgeous decorations will transform the space into something unforgettable.
- How to Decorate a Bridal Shower
- Where to Buy Bridal Shower Decorations
- How to Make Bridal Shower Decorations
- How to Decorate a Bridal Shower At Home
Bridal Shower Decoration Ideas
From balloon arches and neon lights to table confetti and co*cktail toppers, we've compiled the most beautiful bridal shower decoration ideas to get your venue looking totally Instagram-ready. Even better, many of these ideas are affordable or can be made DIY, so you won't have to break the bank to show the bride a good time. Now, all that's left to do is pick your theme and start shopping!
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1. Foil Engagement Ring Balloon With Pink Diamond - £12, Hitched Shop
Hitched Shop
When you’re engaged, you want to shout loud and proud about that gorgeous ring on your finger. Any bride will love walking to a room full of these amazing diamond ring balloons. It’s a fun and unique décor idea for the most glamorous of bridal showers.
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2. Rose Gold Mylar Foil Letter Balloon - £20, Hitched Shop
Hitched Shop
No helium is required with this gorgeous rose gold bride balloon from the Hitched Shop so it'll be easy and quick to set up. It will make a simple, yet effective centrepiece when paired with a display of circular balloons or flowers.
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3. Pastel Pink Tassel Garland - £12.99, Hitched Shop
Hitched Shop
If an object at a bridal shower can be decorated, you can bet we'll be trying! Takethese pink and gold tassel garlands from the Hitched Shop that have been pinned to the edge of a table. Little details like this will have a fabulous overall effect.
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4. Sequin Bridal Shower Photo Backdrop in Rose Gold - £70, Hitched Shop
Hitched Shop
Create photo memories that will last a lifetime using a gorgeous sequin backdrop. This simple addition will transform your bridal shower pictures, making your bridal shower venue look like a step-and-repeat at a fancy NYC event! It’s also available in gold or silver if rose gold isn’t your vibe.
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5. Bridal Shower Photo Booth Props in Rose Gold - £10, Hitched Shop
Hitched Shop
Another way to spice up the bridal shower pictures is by using chic props like this selection from the Hitched wedding shop. All of the bridal shower guests will love playing around with the different props - it’s the perfect way to create a fun, interactive photography experience!
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6. Tissue Paper Confetti - £3, Hitched Shop
Hitched Shop
Confetti isn't just for the wedding day y'know! Scatter this gorgeous peach, gold and white confetti mix from the Hitched Shop across tables or place inside clear balloons. You can also choose from a vibrant colourway with yellow and blue or a monochrome mix.
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7. Battery Powered LED Lights in Warm White - £11.99, Hitched Shop
Hitched Shop
Although your bridal shower will likely take place in the day, if it goes on until the evening hanging up fairy lights will create a lovely ambience. These adorable table lights from the Hitched Shop emit a beautiful warm white glow and would look amazing on table tops.
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8. Printed Photo Backdrop - £40, Hitched Shop
Hitched Shop
How cute is this 'pop the Champagne, she's changing her name' backdrop? Hang up as a backer for your designated picture area and gather everyone in front for some amazing group photos. Say cheese!
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9. Luxe Balloon Arch Kit - £18, Etsy
You've probably seen balloon arches popping up all over the place and we're just as obsessed with them as everyone else! Thisluxe balloon arch kit with 110 balloons is an amazing price. Available at under £20, style this range of different colours to suit your bridal shower theme.
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10. Yay Pink Ombre Donut Wall Stand - £22.99, Ginger Ray
Doubling up as an amazing donut wall and a gorgeous focal decoration, we lovethis 'yay' donut stand from Ginger Ray. Fill with 17 rings and keep your guests supplied with sweet treats all day.
11. Pink Leaf Ribbon Backdrop - £26.99, Ginger Ray
If you love the idea of having a backdrop but want something suitable for a boho bride, look no further than this dreamy pink leaf set up. We love the addition of neutral flowers and pampas grass to accompany it.
12. Pampas Grass Decorations - £29.99, Not on the High Street
Speaking of pampas grass, if the bride-to-be has this trendy plant dotted around her house we bet she'll adore incorporating it into her bridal shower. Soft and wispy, it'll fit into almost any theme you decide to go for and look heavenly.
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13. 'Bride To Be' Cake Topper - £14.95, Emma Moore Illustration and Design
As well as decorating the bridal shower venue, don't forget to adorn food and drink with décor too. You don't have to splash out on anything fancy, this simple white cake topper works wonderfully and could even be made out of card if you want to get crafty.
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14. Bridal Shower Afternoon Tea Decorations Pack - £57, Bunting and Barrow
Create a stylish bridal shower afternoon tea withthis dainty tea set from Bunting & Barrow. It contains a cake stand, napkins, paper plates, cups and saucers, plus a selection of beautifully designed games.
15. Bride To Be Muted Script Candle - £21, Kindred Fires
You can't beat a good candle for adding ambience to a room and this gorgeous bridal shower candle from Kindred Fires comes with a sweet personalised message on the label from you and the bride crew. It will make a lovely keepsake for the bride to take away at the end of the day.
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16. Paper Heart Honeycomb Decoration - from £4.29, Etsy
These intricate honeycomb heart decorations will look great as table centrepieces or hanging from trees in the garden. They have a huge colour selection so you can match them to suit your bridal shower theme.
17. Decorative Flamingo LED Garland in Pink - £10, Hitched Shop
Hitched Shop
Add a fun flair to any summer bridal shower with this LED battery operated flamingo garland. This unique light strand includes ten adorable flamingos and can be used as hanging decoration, on a table arrangement or displayed creatively in decorative vases - it’s entirely up to you!
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18. Pink Fringed Tassel Garland Made From Tissue Paper - £15, Hitched Shop
Hitched Shop
Whilst we’re on the topic of fancy garlands, it was only right that we showcased this metallic foil layered garland decoration from the Hitched shop. The fringed tissue paper is so shimmery and will photograph beautifully at any bridal shower. It’s an inexpensive way to really make a statement and comes in a set of four that includes two metallic pink garlands, one white and one pale pink.
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19. Prosecco Champagne Wall - £15.21, Etsy
We guarantee guests will be very pleased to see this elegant drinks stand propped up. With gold foil detailing and enough space to fit 10 glasses it's as pretty as it is practical. Pass the bubbles!
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20. Pink Blush Balloon Ceiling Kit - £29.99, Ginger Ray
Make use of the entire space by decorating each and every corner - even the ceiling! Ginger Ray's balloon ceiling kit includes 160 pink, rose gold and white balloons, 15 rose gold tassels and streamers, balloon tape, clear twine and 100 glue dots for less than £30. Bargain!
21. White Dream Catcher Decorations - £18, Not on the High Street
Give the bridal shower a festival vibe by popping up thesewhite dream catchers from Not on the High Street. If you're having an alfresco event they'll work even better as they blow in the breeze. They're so gorgeous the bride may even want to re-use them for décor on the wedding day!
22. Foliage Light String - £9.99, Ginger Ray
Combine two pretty decoration trends in one - foliage and fairy lights. Place the string on tables, wrap around doorways or pop inside vases to create a blissful setting that will fill the venue with a relaxing ambience. It's the perfect decoration idea for brides who want a botanical themed wedding!
23. Rose Gold Ombre Cups - £3.99, Ginger Ray
Why drink out of plain cups at the bridal shower when you could be sipping from these beauties? Featuring a rose gold ombre design, they're only 50p per cup so no one will be left thirsty if you opt for these.
24. Almost Mrs Napkins - £3.99, Ginger Ray
Despite a bridal shower being a little more relaxed than a hen party, we guarantee they'll be a few spilt drinks or cake smudges to clear up. Make sure it's done with style with these palm print napkins from Ginger Ray.
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25. Floral Team Bride Paper Plates - £4.25, Ginger Ray
Alongside cups and napkins you're going to need some gorgeous plates as well if you're serving up food on the day. These chic 'Team Bride' plates from Ginger Ray come in a pack of 8 and will ensure your tableware is styled to perfection.
26. Team Bride Velvet Guest Book - £21.99, Ginger Ray
Following the 'Team Bride' theme, Ginger Ray also offer this velvet guest book. Set up a table where the fellow bridal shower attendees can write a message to the bride in the book - she'll treasure it forever.
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27. Personalised Flamingo Balloon - £32, Bubblegum Balloons
How gorgeous is this personalised balloon, complete with a flamingo themed string? Everyone will love posing by this.
28. Boho Seating - £POA, Forever and a Day Events
In all the excitement of planning the bridal shower you might forget to think about having seating that actually looks good. While a few chairs would do, we reckon this chill-out boho seating spacemade from lush velvet fabric will be perfect for a bridal shower brunch.
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29. Bride Drinking Straw - £5.99, Team Hen
Let the bride sip in style with this fabulous crazy straw, which spells out 'bride' in the perfect shade of pink!
30. Neon Love Lights - £17.25, Mochi Mart
Neon lights look amazing at any event but they can often be pricey. Thankfully, we've found this affordable and adorable option at Not on the High Street for just £17.25. Giving off a gorgeous glow, this lamp sends off a clear message that this bridal shower is all about feeling the love.
31. Tissue Paper Flowers - £8.99, Ginger Ray
Whether you use these tissue paper flowers as a wall decoration or have them hanging up above you, they'll add a stunning soft touch to any bridal shower. They come flat packed for easy transport if you have to travel to a venue and easily unfold to display.
32. Minimalistic Bridal Shower Welcome Sign Template - £7.44, Etsy
Welcome guests to a bridal brunch with this sign template from Wishful Paper Boutique. You can personalise it with the bride's name and choose your font style, size and colour.
33. Floral Paper Lanterns in Vintage Design - £10, Hitched Shop
Hitched Shop
Outdoor or indoor, these vintage paper lanterns are the perfect floral bridal shower accessory. Each paper lantern has its own, unique design and at just £10 for three, it’s a cheap and easy way to add style and romance to the simplest of venues.
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Decorating the Bridal Shower
How to Decorate a Bridal Shower
When decorating a bridal shower venue, wherever that may be, the first thing you need to decide is what theme and colour scheme you want. To do that, it's all about what the person who is engaged would want. If you they're a lover of all things kitsch and vintage, opt for lots of florals in warm, pink hues. Those who prefer bright, bold, summery vibes will want more bold decorations and big splashes of colour. For that sort of theme, consider bright coloured balloon arches and confetti poppers. The planning of any bridal shower decorationmust be centred around the person who is getting married!
Where to Buy Bridal Shower Decorations
Bridal shower decorations can be found in a whole host of places, but you will find the largest selection of decoration ideas online. Outlets such as the Hitched Shop, Not on the High Street and Etsy offer a wide range of amazing decorations. They have some amazing independent sellers offering a range of decorations perfect all wedding occasions from the bridal shower and hen party to the engagement party and actual wedding day. Wedding shower decorations can also be found in high street retailers and supermarkets such as Sainsbury's, Tesco and ASDA! You can also find amazing buys in Poundland's wedding range. You'd be surprised at the amount they offer!
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How to Make Bridal Shower Decorations
If you're planning on doing a DIY bridal shower or doing a bridal shower at home, this video has so many amazing tips and tricks that will help you through the process.
How to Decorate a Bridal Shower At Home
If you're looking to totally transform your home or garden for a friend's bridal shower, this video shows how some simple metal arches, balloons and flowers can create the ultimate bridal shower backdrop. Guests and the bride-to-be will be completely wowed by your efforts!
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