How to Plan a Bridal Shower

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Bridal showers are a fabulous occasion which are becoming increasingly popular in the UK!

So first things first, what is a bridal shower?

A bridal shower is not the same as a hen party; it’s a separate event you'll throw in addition to the hen!

Typically, a bridal shower is a daytime event in which the close family of the bride join her friends to celebrate the upcoming wedding with gorgeous gifts andfun games.

It's more of a family-friendly event (unlike the hen party which let's face it is a little more risqué!) where everyone from the bride's mum to little sister can attend.

Top Tip: The naughty decorations can wait for thehen party!

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What type of bridal shower shall I throw for the bride?

This all depends on the bride!

It could be a brunch at the maid of honour's home, a relaxing day at the spa day, a picnic or even a lunch at a nice restaurant. The essentials are that there is plenty of food and drink, thoughtful games are played and the bride is given lovely gifts from her close friends and family!

Plus, it is a wonderful opportunity for the bridesmaids to get to know each other before the funhen partyplans commence.

We’ve rounded up our favourite bridal shower ideas and themes, so now all you need to do now is pick a theme and work out how much Prosecco to order!

Afternoon Tea

An afternoon tea is a lovely idea to celebrate a bridal shower!

We have an array of gorgeousafternoon tea decorationsto help host the occasion at home. If you’re looking to keep costs down you could assign all your hens a job when it comes to the spread – get someone on sandwiches or someone to bake a cake – and you can even host it at home.

Don’t forget to add aprosecco standandtreat standsto elevate your tableware decorations and impress your guests.

Blush Pink Theme

Ablush pink partyis a gorgeous and timeline colour scheme and we have a whole collection dedicated to it!

Think lovely shades and rose gold details, start with this stunning bridal showerballoon archit really is the perfect backdrop for the event.

Style this with matchingballoons,buntingandtablewareto really impress the bride.

Top Tip: Many of our stunning blush pink themed decorations can be repurposed for the hen party celebration too!

Picnic Fun

You can’t beat a summertime picnic! Plus, they offer up the opportunity for friends and family to contribute in a small way for big impact.

Ask everyone to pitch in with the food and drink, throw down lots of lovely mix ‘n’ match blankets and style with our range ofbunting!

The bride will love the effort everyone has gone to with this theme!

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Karaoke Queens

Does your bride love karoke?

Consider booking a private karaoke room, or hire a karaoke kit and do a DIY version in your front room. One thing’s guaranteed, you’ll be fighting each other to get on the mic all night!

There's so many Instagrammable extras you can make for the party! Don’t forget to add one of our stunningbackdropsto decorate the occasion.

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Pyjama Party

Gather everyone in their PJs and have a slumber party! It's a grown-up version of your favourite teenage activity and will bring back all the nostalgia.

Grab the popcorn, a grazing board and drinksand have a '13 going on 30' dance off to finish the night!

We can't wait to see what bridal shower theme you decide on!

Don’t forget to share your bridal shower decoration ideas with us on Instagram using #gingerrayFollow us on Pinterest for endless party inspiration!