Hello, friend! If you’ve found this blog post, you must be throwing a bridal shower for someone near and dear to you (or even for yourself – every bride-to-be deserves her perfect shower!). If this is you, is there any theme more classic than that of the traditional ‘Garden Party’ for a spring bridal shower? This timeless theme is a classic for a reason! Universally loved, a blush floral theme with touches of ‘something blue’ set against a clean white backdrop is the perfect theme for the shower. It’s a good thing my partner company, Weddingstar Inc. , has created the most beautiful line of bridal shower party-ware and party decoration, with their aptly named ‘Garden Party‘ line!
Along with shopping information for nearly everything you’ll see pictured here, this blog post also aims to provide you with guidance, helpful tips, and visual inspiration to throw the most enchanting garden party bridal shower your guests have ever attended.
The first thing you’ll need to do is choose a venue location. Consider your home, the bride-to-be’s home, or another friend or family member’s home or backyard. If you need more space and seating options, you can also try a local tea room, garden, park, or event venue. Check the weather ahead of time, and plan for rain or cool temperatures if need be. If you would prefer to celebrate outside rain or shine, rent an event tent or umbrellas to ensure guests can stay dry and comfortable during the festivities. Additionally, making sure there is enough seating for every guest is always appreciated.
Next, invitations! Word-of-mouth is fine and all, but a beautifully designed invitation sets the tone for a blissful event before guests even arrive. Check out Weddingstar’s line of customizable photo invitations, or if you prefer, purchase a set of floral motif invitations locally or have some created online. Prefer paperless? Make a Facebook group or free event website designed in a garden party theme.
Garden Party Personalised Welcome Sign
On the topic of stationery, don’t skip the signage! Weddingstar’s Garden Party bridal shower welcome sign features a sweet quote along with a ‘wedding countdown’ that the bride-to-be can add to her memory box after the shower. A beautiful keepsake for a beautiful future!
Large 12″ X 18″ Classic Picture Frame – Black, White, Or Fabricated Wood, Large 12″ X 18″ Distressed Wood Picture Frame
Garden Party Bride To Be Chair Signs
This unique chair sign can be used in several ways at the shower. Add it to a white baroque frame, and hang it on the back of the bride’s chair for a luncheon style party, or set it on a table next to the bride’s chair while she opens gifts. You can also simply tape it to the wall as decor anywhere photos may be taken.
Printed Photo Backdrop Wedding Decoration – Floral Garden Party, Custom Printed Clear Acrylic Tabletop Wedding Sign – Floral Garden Party
More decor pieces in the Garden Party line feature floral backdrops and customized table top signs. If the bride is going with a blush or floral theme for her wedding, she can also reuse these pieces on the big day!
Custom Round Pennant Flag Party Bunting Banner – Garden Party
Personalised Paper Hand Fan Wedding Favour – Floral Garden Party, Personalised Paper Hand Fan Wedding Favour – Love Wreath
If you choose to host the party in the warm outdoor weather, keep guests cool by setting the table with a hand fan at each place setting. Personalize the fans with a special quote from the happy couple, a story about the bride, or any other meaningful words you may think of.
Large Round Disposable Paper Party Plates – Floral Garden Party – Set Of 8, Small Round Disposable Paper Party Plates – Floral Garden Party – Set Of 8
Don’t want to spend the evening washing dishes after the party? We don’t blame you! Weddingstar’s blush floral Garden Party plates are the perfect answer. They will look on theme in the photos, and also travel extra easy if you host in a park or garden. The pastel pink background is a refreshing and romantic update on the white background of the other Garden Party pieces.
Garden Party Place Card With Fold, Laser Expressions Succulent Die Cut Place Card – White
Place cards eliminate the awkward ‘where do I sit!?’ dance when guests are seated, and also allow you to think ahead on how guests will mingle best together.
Cute Special Occasion Paper Party Napkins – Love Is In Bloom – Set Of 20
Can’t miss – napkins featuring a spring quote to match the Garden Party paper plates. A pop of ‘something blue’ is a sweet touch to this line.
Personalised Foil Printed Paper Napkins – Hello Gorgeous
Personalised Foil Printed Paper Napkins РLove Is In Bloom, Personalised Foil Printed Paper Napkins РStop and Smell The Ros̩ Serif
More lovely napkin options. Fully customizable, these napkins come in 3 sizes, 16 colours, and 14 font colours. Have the napkins printed with the bride’s name and wedding date for a thoughtful touch that will make her feel extra special.
Round Paper Drink Coasters – Love In Bloom – Set Of 12
Protect tabletops and other delicate surfaces stylishly, with matching paper coasters.
Faux Eucalyptus Greenery Table Garland – Green – Set of 2
Weddingstar carries many everyday decor pieces, like these lush eucalyptus garlands. These fluffy greenery pieces come in sets of 2, and look absolutely stunning as is, or adorned with faux or real peonies, tea and cabbage roses, and any other favourite flowers you may choose. Again, these are multi-tasking decor options that can be used at the wedding or in the home after the shower.
Beautiful Butterfly Filigree Paper Cupcake Wrappers (12), Lace Hearts Filigree Paper Cupcake Wrappers (12)
Cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat to serve at any bridal or wedding shower, made even sweeter enrobed in a delicate lace filigree wrapper. Choose from 3 styles and several shimmering colours to match any theme.
When in doubt, white butterflies are always a great choice!
Personalised Wine Bottle Neck Hang Tags – Floral Garden Party
No bridal shower is complete without: party favours!
Gifts of wine, champagne, cocktails, or non-alcoholic beverages are always a great choice as they are affordable, easy to purchase in bulk, and can work effortlessly for any guests taste. Simply customize hang tag or wrap around labels to fit the theme, place order, and add to drinks for the quickest (and most delicious!) favours ever.
Personalised Wine Bottle Labels – Floral Garden Party
Choose from large and small bottles depending on your budget. Or both! Send guests home with a full sized bottle, and serve singles at the party.
Personalised Water Bottle Labels – Floral Garden Party
You can even add them to glass or plastic water bottles – set out an ice bucket for a refreshing drink on a hot day! These will also double as decor, and look gorgeous in photos.
Miniature Custom Printed Square Paper Favour Boxes – Floral Garden Party, Floral Garden Favour Box – Set of 10
Fill paper favour boxes with chocolate kisses, junior mints, Jordan almonds, and custom m&m’s. Set baskets of them around the party venue, and encourage guests to take a few treats home as a thank you for their company.
Garden Party Square Tag, Modern Floral Square Favour Tag
Garden Party Diecut Sticker, Garden Party Small Sticker
Personalised White Rectangle Paper Gift Box With Handle – Floral Garden Party, Bridal Shower Flat Paper Goodie Bag
Want to dial up the fun with a candy or dessert bar at your bridal shower? Set out a few paper boxes and treat bags so guests can take a few home in case they fill up on appetizers and lunch.
Personalised Engraved Bridal Party Pocket Compact Mirror – Garden Party
Personalised Engraved Bridal Party Pocket Compact Mirror – Bridesmaid Garden Party, Personalised Engraved Bridal Party Pocket Compact Mirror – Flower Girl Garden Party
Have a bigger budget for favours? Splash out on fun extras from Weddingstar, such as personalized compact mirrors, jar candles, acrylic clutches, lip balms, playing cards, and handkerchiefs, many of which can be used on the big day! Your bridal shower guests will not only love them, but will also have them as a lovely reminder of this magical time in your lives for years to come.
Personalised Glass Jar Gift Candle with Lid – Floral Garden Party, Personalised Acrylic Box Clutch – Floral Garden Party
The candles and clutches come in a plethora of designs, including the Garden Party theme, with several font colours to suit any taste.
Garden Party Personalised Lip Balm
Deck of Playing Cards – Floral Garden Party
How cute are these custom playing cards? Order them in the Garden Party theme for the shower, or check out the many other pattern options to provide as wedding favours.
Personalised White Pocket Handkerchief – Garden Party
Mom, MIL, grandma, and the entire bridal party will love these traditional handkerchiefs.
Bride To Be Advice Cards – Floral, Garden Party Recipe Cards
Before you send guests on their way, have each partygoer fill out a recipe and/or advice card for the bride-to-be to take with her into her new marriage. A thoughtful and unique touch, she will cherish these handwritten mementos from her loved ones forever.
We hope these ideas, photos, and Weddingstar’s elegant and flirty Garden Party decor line has inspired you to host your own garden party bridal shower! Wherever and however you decide throw your bridal shower, as long as you surround yourself with the company of loved ones, we are sure you will all have the most magical and memorable time. Cheers to love, friendship, and the beginning of a long-lasting and happy marriage!
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xo, Jamie
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