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Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Best Spring Bridal Shower ideas

Here are some unique bridal shower party ideas and activities, cheap DIY bridal shower decor ideas, games and bridal shower themes to try! 

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1. A fresh off the market theme 

There is no cuter theme for spring! You could set this up like a farmer's market or flower market and even set up a flower bar - a bouquet making area for guests, plus try an elegant rose or lemonade tasting activity and set up a donut tower decked out with mini wafer flowers. 


Fresh off the market bridal shower backdrop πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Fresh off the market cute bridal bunting sign πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Fresh off the market bridal shower sign πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Fresh off the market welcome bridal shower sign πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


She's fresh off the market bridal bundle πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Market themed bridal shower games bundle πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Fresh off the market match bridal shower favors πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Fresh off the market party favor stickers πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Fresh off the market balloons garland πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Fresh off the market bottle labels πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Fresh off the market party treat bags πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



2. A gorgeous bride to be sash πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

Wear it with pride! The perfect way to make a bride feel extra special at her bridal shower, something precious she can keep always. This is a steal!


3. Serve some shimmery cotton candy drinks 

These cotton candy drinks look magical! They even double as pretty decor too. To make them, just pop a good amount of candyfloss in your glasses or flutes, then a sprinkle of edible shimmer in each one - then pour the liquid on top of the candyfloss to make it dissolve, so beautiful to watch and so much fun for guests of all ages! You could even add some edible wafer toppers to drinks to make them extra pretty! 


Glitzy silver stars cocktail mocktail drinks toppers πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



4. Tie ribbons to the base of drinks 

For a fancy and elegant look! 



5. Some fun personalised drinks toppers 

These are totally edible and also work so well to decorate party treats and tailor them perfectly to the occasion, plus you can personalise them with a photo design and script of your choice to impress guests no end! 

Personalised photo edible drinks toppers πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



Add these edible team bride cocktail toppers πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


These are so pretty and the perfect way to tailor your drinks to the occasion!


Personalised edible wafer party drinks toppers πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



6. Try a Sakura cherry blossom theme  

You could style some ombre pink balloons, set up a pink paper flower wall backdrop, serve some lychee drinks and pink soda and try an origami making activity. 


7. A 'petals and prosecco' theme 

Pay homage to spring with this sweet and charming classic theme!  

Petals and prosecco bridal shower invitation πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Petals and prosecco bridal shower games πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


8. Use some edible gold leaf on party treats 

You could try dipping or encasing Oreos or even treats such as madelines in pretty pastel melted chocolate (try melting white chocolate wafers and add a tiny amount of oil based food colouring) then decorate them with accents of gold leaf - or even edible petals - to make them look stunning! 


9. Try a 'soon to be whisked away' theme 

This theme would be the cutest thing for spring! 

Whisked away bridal shower invitation πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Whisked Away Future Mrs bridal banner πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


10. A decorate a bento cake activity 

Bento cakes are so cute and super popular on social media! Give each guest an un-iced cake to decorate - you could even make it in to a contest and guests can take photos with their creations! 


11. A spring wreath making activity 

This would make the perfect fairytale-esque party activity! It also means they get a beautiful memento to take away with them to remind them of the occasion. 


12. Set up a fun 'Love Shack' area 

You could set it up as a photo taking area or as a snacking area, with a cute cart serving sweet snacks and drinks! 

The Love Shack balloon decorations πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



13. A 'love in bloom' theme 

Love in bloom themed bridal shower bundle πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Love in bloom dainty bridal shower invitation πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Love in bloom charming illustration bridal shower invite πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Love in bloom scrunchie bridal shower favors πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



14. Set up a spring themed afternoon tea party 

This would be so cute! You could theme it 'tea with the bride to be' and serve some mini fancy cakes, such as french fancies and madeleines. 



15. A 'She's tying the knot' theme 

Bow themed bridal shower welcome sign πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Tying the knot bridal shower bundle πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


She's tying the knot bridal shower welcome sign πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Pink stripe tying the knot bridal shower sign πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Tying the knot themed bridal shower games bundle πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Pink bow party favors sign πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Pink bow themed 'sip and solve' puzzle sheets πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



16. Serve some ice cream floats 

For a cute retro style refreshment for guests! 


17. Some tissue paper pom poms 

A super easy and quick party table decoration idea that looks fabulous! These are so eyecatching and will light up the party table! You could even place them atop waffle cones or cardboard shaped cones to create fun ice cream props for a spring or summer theme. 

Pink pastel tissue pom pom assortment πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



18. Try a 'the spring I turned engaged' theme 

Referencing the show, tailor it perfectly to your recipient for their spring shower! 


19. Set up a cotton candy stall  

For guests to enjoy - this would suit so many cute spring themes and guests will love! You could even decorate the candyfloss with mini edible wafer bows and flowers afterwards. 


20. Try a 'She found her honey' theme 

For the bride to bee - perfect for spring! 


21. DIY a spring themed cupcake pullapart 

This will make for the best standout party display! To make this, you will need a whole set of un iced, plain cupcakes, along with some icing in a few different colours to decorate with. Choose your favourite design, such as a flower, beehive or bow. Arrange your cupcakes in your chosen formation, then layer the frosting all over the top of them, like joining the dots, ice them to create one whole shape. Then decorate with the finer details to bring it to life!


22. Try a fun 'we make scents together' zone 

Or party theme! You could set up an activity area for guests to make some scented goods - maybe perfume making, bath bomb making or scented sachet making - and set up a big banner overhead saying 'we make scents together' - so cute! 


23. Tie matching ribbons around candlesticks 

To create a dreamy party table centerpiece - match them in colour for a gorgeous effect! 


24. A dreamy backdrop 

Bridal shower personalised ribbon backdrop πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Bridal shower personalised cream backdrop πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


25. Set up a pretty donut wall 

So much fun for guests of all ages! This will also serve as cute party decor - try icing each with a cute floral design to fit the theme. 


26. Set up a flower bar 

Or area where guests can make their own cute bouquets, crowns or floral creations! 

Flower bar printable bridal shower sign πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



27. Try an 'it's a love story' book theme 

This would be so pretty and whimsical for spring! 

Storybook pages party decorations πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



28. Set up a retro 50's dance theme 

Just like the dances held in an bygone era, why not throw your own 50's style dance occasion, with a cute dress code or dressing up items, cute and funny props for guests to pose for photos with and a jukebox style party backdrop! 


29. Try a picnic basket party table centerpiece 

Try checking thrift stores to see if they have one in your area - or you might even be able to rent one. Tie some pretty pale green, pink or cream coloured ribbons to the handles to make a super cute party table centerpiece! You could fill it with bottles of rose or party treats or create a magical display. 


30. Try a fun retro daisy theme 

After the song, Daisy Daisy - this would make an adorable reference and would match the season perfectly   You could theme it 'Daisy daisy, can't wait to say 'I do' as a fun twist on the rhyme!  

Jumbo tissue paper daisy party decor πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



31. Set up a flower wall 

Jumbo paper flowers party decor πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



32. Try a cute medieval fayre party theme   

This is so fun and unique - set up a medieval fayre occasion! You could give everyone fun medieval princess hats to wear   Think flower infused balloon displays, paper flower garlands, DIY some fun party hats with ribbons and streamers flowing from the top - play some fun games and even try an archery activity - and use edible petals for party treats and drinks!



33. Throw a fancy garden party  

You could try a Love Shack style themed garden party, with all the trimmings! 

Love shack fiance themed invitations πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Love shack fiance large bow invitation πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Love shack fiance themed welcome sign πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Love shack themed large bow welcome sign πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Love shack fiance themed bottle labels πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Love Shack themed custom party bags πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



34. DIY some beautiful pennant flags for a table centerpiece 

As a cute and low cost party table centerpiece idea, why not craft some cute pretty pennant style flags from thick paper or cardstock, decorate them with special messages or cute phrases or quotes to match the theme, then attach them to skewers and arrange in a pretty vase with some candy. Deck them out with cute motifs and sequins to make them look extra pretty! 


35. Make some low cost party bunting 

And even paper chains! You could make this super cheap by gathering some of those free wallpaper samples you can find at DIY stores or similar and using them to make cute party decorations - a mismatched effect will even add to the theme and look intentional, cute and shabby chic! 


36. Try a themed paint and sip activity 

You could create a pretty spring themed still life display for guests to paint! You could even serve some charcuterie style boards and platters for guests to graze on.



37. Arrange some pretty macarons or mini pastry puffs in tower formation 

Try using mini creme puffs or eclairs, ice them in pastel hues and arrange them in tower formation. You could even decorate your creation in mini bows or edible wafer flowers and bows to make a beautiful statement display! 



38. Set up a macaron tasting activity 

You could give each guest a scorecard and get them to rate different macaron flavours. This is so much fun for guests of all ages and an elegant activity for your special occasion! 


 

39. DIY some pretty ice cubes for drinks  

Spring themed flower ice cube tray πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

You could fill the moulds with juice, lemonade or even coloured water with a few drops of food colouring - or even with edible flower petals to make them extra pretty.

 

Ice cubes shaped like engagement rings πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


This is a super affordable way to wow guests! Why settle for ordinary ice cubes when you can have ring shaped ice cubes! 


40. Set up a cool party directions signpost 

This would be so cute for any theme and can direct guests to different zones around the party space! This is super useful and also doubles as cute party decor. You could even design some pointing to fantasy locations - and paint plain wooden signs with cute mini illustrations and swirly borders! 

Blank ready made signs for decorating πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

 



41. Serve some girly popcorn mix 

Make some white chocolate popcorn and include some mini marshmallows, golden oreo pieces, white chocolate dipped pretzels and frosted cereal pieces. You could even package in to mini parcels to give as party favours, so cute and low cost too!  



42. Try a Wildly in Love theme  

Try this wildflower bridal shower theme - you could even create a beautiful wildflower wall backdrop! 

Wildflower themed bridal shower games πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



43. Set up a mocktail or cocktail making station 

This is an elegant activity for your spring party - why not set up a mocktail or cocktail bar with all the cute toppings and garnishes! 


44. Set up a waffles or pancakes bar 

Where guests can load up on all the toppings and create some unique waffle based creations! 


45. Try some fun printable baby shower games

These are so cute and are so much fun - plus are super low cost! You only purchase them once but can print as many copies as you need, they are so handy! 

Bridal shower editable games bundle πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Cute pink bridal shower printable games bundle πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Play a game of bridal Guess Who πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Tying the knot themed bridal shower games bundle πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Blush pink bridal shower printable games bundle πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Play a game of bridal emoji pictionary πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Cute floral bridal shower printable games πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



46. Try an elegant brunch theme  

Just right for a spring bridal shower! 

Brunch and blooms bridal shower invitation πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Brunch and bubbly bridal shower invitation πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Brunch and bubbly themed bridal shower sign πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


47. Serve some mini parfaits 

Guests can pick up and eat as they go!


48. Try a fun fairground or carnival theme 

A cute and fun theme that would be great for an outdoors party in springtime! You could set up a donut stall, a cotton candy stall and play fun fairground inspired games, such as hoop toss and can knockdown, plus set up some fun giant photo props! 



49. Try mini blondie or brownie message hearts for party favours 

Bake some mini brownie (or blondie!) hearts, then ice each one with 'ty' or a cute design to say thank you! Pop in some pretty boxes or packaging and tie with a pretty ribbon and voila!



50. Entwine balloons with flowers or bows 

Or both! For a dreamy look that is just right for spring.     



51. A giant blackboard setup/photo memory wall 

So all guests can write, draw and scribble their own messages on it! You could set up a giant chalkboard canvas that guests can decorate, with photos, drawings and messages! This would make an amazing photo backdrop for the party, for guests to take photos in front of. 

To create the canvas backdrop for guests to decorate, grab some black paper or cardstock and staple it to a base, such as a wall, fence or giant board made from cardboard. Provide guests with some chalks and liquid chalk markers and let them decorate to their hearts content, with neon and pastel markers or even glow in the dark paint! 


52. Try a disco ball pinata πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

No party is complete without an amazing shiny glitterball pinata! These are brilliant as they provide an amazing party game or activity for guests to try, as well as being pretty party decor! You could even decorate or entwine with some pretty paper flowers or blooms for a girly, spring twist. 


An engagement ring pinata for your party πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


This is made even more fun for your guests when tipsy and wearing a blindfold, all the hilarious memories!
 


53. Make some popping candy bark for party favours 

Make some super pretty candy bark/chocolate slab and add some edible glitter! This is super easy to make and requires no baking and all you will need is some cooking chocolate or melting chocolate (milk chocolate or white chocolate is fine) and some sweets or candy pieces.

You could even change the colour of your candy bark and make it pink or purple by melting down some white cooking chocolate and stirring in a few very small drops of food colouring. All you need to then is pour in to a mold and decorate with all the cutest sweets and candy of choice, with a sprinkle of edible shimmer or glitter! Then pop in the fridge to set and voila, your own fabulous disco inspired chocolate!

There's so many ways to get creative with this and you could add a sprinkle of freeze dried raspberries or incorporate a swirl of melted milk chocolate to create a pretty pattern. Sprinkle in some jelly sweets and add some popping candy, a must have ingredient, to finish, before setting it to cool!

Glitzy silver stars edible glitter confetti πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



54. Set up a fun milkshakes or freakshakes stall

With all the toppings available! You could even make a freakshakes stall with oreos, donuts, cakes and squirty cream that guests can add to their creation - freakshakes being the perfect combination of milkshake and cake! 


55. Create an ombre statement macaron tower 

Try making a pretty pastel macaron tower, with macarons decked out in pretty gradating hues!


56. Send some beautiful spring invitations

You only get to send them once, why not make some invitations of dreams, complete with lovely little touches like a dainty wax seal, pretty writing, plus a sprinkling of biodegradable glitter inside aka a touch of magic! 

Pink bow floral Bridal Shower invitation πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Bridal Shower spring illustration invitation πŸ‘ˆπŸ»


Pink pastel stripe Bridal Shower invitation πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



57. Decorate the dress sugar cookies πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

This activity would be perfect for the occasion and so cute too!


 

58. Throw a rose tasting occasion

Rose all day, they say! You could throw a rose tasting occasion, with all different types - or types of lemonade for an alcohol free option.  



59. Hold a baking contest or competition

To create some hilarious memories! You could split in to two teams to see who can bake the best wedding cake - where the bride can decide who wins!



60. Play a game of Guess the Dress πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

An amazing, fun and creative game that your guests will love! You can print these out at home, as many copies as you need, for each guest!


Guess the dress rustic theme template πŸ‘ˆπŸ»



61. Make and share some pink popcorn

By adding a small amount of food colouring to make it pink, then serve in little pink popcorn cases or sleeves. You could even add some edible glitter and mini marshmallows for the girliest treat! You could serve some in mini bags for adorable low cost party favors! 


62. Set up a photo taking area

Will ensure you have tons of pictures to capture the happy occasion and all the funny memories!


63. Set up a personalised Bridal Shower party sign πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

These are so dreamy and make for the best classy decor for your bridal shower, plus they are great for telling your guests where to go and that they have the right location!


64. Play a game of Guess the Age of the Bride 

Where different photos of the bride when younger are displayed and guests must guess her age correctly in each photo! Credit here, check out this amazing bridal shower! 


65. Dress up your pets

You could dress them up in little marriage outfits - or as Cupid!


66. Set up a Friends inspired chalkboard backdrop

Using black card or paper, create a chalkboard display with some pastel markers or chalks, to read 'the one where I get married'. This looks so cute and guests can write their own messages on their too! Frame it with pretty balloons and decor and you have a gorgeous backdrop for photos!


67. Make some pretty popsicles with edible flowers

You can get pretty pressed violas and similar flowers and petals that are edible! 



68. A jumbo glittery bride to be cake topper πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

Go all out with this amazing yet affordable bridal shower party cake topper!


69. Serve some doughnut 'rings'

Use these amazing ring doughnut toppers πŸ‘ˆπŸ» to transform the doughnuts in to engagement rings! You could even DIY these yourself out of card and mini cocktail sticks! They look so cool and are so creative and so much fun.



70. Give these precious Team Bride bracelets as party favours (super cute and affordable!) πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

These are bound to be a hit with your guests and are so charming!


71. Get your hands on some old round or oval photo frames

In order to make these amazing chalkboard decor displays to count down to your wedding day! You could fill them with black paper or card and use pastel markers and petals to create this look. These are so inexpensive to create and make for the perfect cheap bridal shower decor, perfect to DIY if you are on a budget!



72. Play a game of Prosecco Pong πŸ‘ˆπŸ»

A bridal shower isn't complete without a game of Prosecco Pong!




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