Your bridal shower is an important day in your life. Now the dust has settled from the excitement of getting engaged. Plans are underway for the big day, but wait, so many other things to plan around a wedding.

This type of event can be planned by anyone. Tradition has it that usually the maid of matron of honer and bridal party plan the shower. Family and friends also like to be involved in all the festivities. Now a days there is so much to choose from as far as themes, colors, accents, party favors, and more.

I have given many different types of showers and party, and I like to focus in a central theme and color scheme. Whether you are having the event indoors or outdoors, blending in the right colors and theme creates a great atmosphere for the event.

You may be considering a formal event, or an informal gathering. Regardless of what you want the end result to be, try and keep it simple and within a budget. Ah, that is so hard to do when planning all the different items that make up a wedding Take a look at some accents you could use for the brides special event. I recommend any of these items to incorporate in your theme or color.



Here are a couple of tips to think about before you start planning a bridal shower

1. Know the brides colors she wants to use.



2. Discuss a possible theme she is using and incorporate that into the shower.



3. Think about party favors that will blend in with both the color and theme.



4. Simple decor can create a great look.



5. Games are a traditional in many bridal showers.



6. Create a core team to plan and implement the event. Don't try to do it all yourself.

Let's take it one step further when planning. The engaged couple has decided on burgundy dresses for the bridal party and men will have will wear gray. These two colors are popular in winter time weddings. The shower is a wonderful time to express these colors in decor. Think about a tablecloth or two using the burgundy or gray color. Accent the tablecloth with napkins, favors, flowers, and other accessories using one or other other colors. Bring in white as the traditional color.

Fresh flowers always are attractive, but also consider making an artificial arrangement to give to the bride after the shower. Great keepsake for her living space after the wedding. Use your imagination and creative side to blend the bridal parties colors at the shower. Planning any part of a wedding takes a lot of work, yet should be fun. I wanted to share with you a dynamite website that will give you not only colors to think about for a bridal shower, but also wedding flowers and reception ideas.

Below is a simple decoration I used for a bridal shower a few of us gave my niece. Her main colors were white and a soft light green. I didn't want to over power the color scheme with green, so I accented the decorating with the green tone.

The decorations are on an old buffet. I put a full length white lace fabric scarf across the buffet. Notice the three candles in the back. The larger width candle is in the center, with the two narrow candles of either side. This is what I call a back drop for decorating.

I added two white candles on the right hand side, but angled them to create an overall look. On the left hand side is a clear glass candle holder that hold tea candles. Notice in front of the back drop candles is a simple wedding decoration, with a small bride and groom glass on either side. The small white candles in the light green tone holders reminds everyone of the bride's color scheme. Soap was individually wrapped with a tiny ribbon. The groom's mother made these, and each shower guest were given a soap and a small green candle.

















This picture is a close up of the main wider candle in the back drop. It has a beautiful saying on it that was given to bride and groom. The decorative white small accent lights sets the mood on the buffet.

There are so many things to think about when planning a bridal shower. Get an overall plan into place. The bride will be involved with choosing guests she would like to attend. Decide if it the bridal shower will be at a resident home, hall, or outside. Decorate according not only to the brides colors and theme, but also the environment the event will be.





As you know, there are so many different ways you can decorate for any type of party. Key tips.

1. Plan ahead



2. Stay within a budget



3. Decorate with the brides colors and possible theme



4. Make the decor simple



5. Keep the focus and event on the bride and her own personality

Little things created throughout the party area can make this event enjoyable and a wonderful memory.