Here are some unique summer bridal shower party ideas and activities, cheap DIY bridal shower decor ideas, games and bridal shower themes to try - just right for a garden party bridal shower or for a lovely setup in the sunshine!
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1. A fresh off the market theme
There is no cuter theme! 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 👈🏻
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Fresh off the market cute bridal bunting sign 👈🏻
Fresh off the market bridal shower sign 👈🏻
Fresh off the market welcome bridal shower sign 👈🏻
She's fresh off the market bridal bundle 👈🏻
Market themed bridal shower games bundle 👈🏻
Fresh off the market match bridal shower favors 👈🏻
Fresh off the market party favor stickers 👈🏻
Fresh off the market balloons garland 👈🏻
Fresh off the market bottle labels 👈🏻
Fresh off the market party treat bags 👈🏻
2. A gorgeous bride to be sash 👈🏻
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 👈🏻
4. Tie ribbons to the base of drinks
For a fancy and elegant look!
5. Try a 'She said oui' South of France theme
Featuring all the Saint Tropez vibes! You could set up a dreamy brunch arrangement or serve some elegant charcuterie cups, try renting some pretty parasols and drape white flowing curtains from them and decorate with some blooms, baskets of bread and fairy lights too!
6. Try a Matcha made in Heaven theme
A dreamy and refreshing theme to try! Tie green ribbons around drinks, arrange some pretty green fans at the party table and serve some matcha themed treats and desserts.
7. 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 👈🏻
Add these edible team bride cocktail toppers 👈🏻
These are so pretty and the perfect way to tailor your drinks to the occasion!
Personalised edible wafer party drinks toppers 👈🏻
8. Try a 'She found her main squeeze' theme
A cute citrus theme for summer!
9. A 'petals and prosecco' theme
Pay homage to summer blooms with this sweet and charming classic theme!
Petals and prosecco bridal shower invitation 👈🏻
Petals and prosecco bridal shower games 👈🏻
10. A Seashells and Wedding Bells theme
You could try a game of 'guess the number of seashells in the jar', a shell memory game or set it at the beach for all the dreamy summer vibes!
11. 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!
12. A summer 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.
13. 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 👈🏻
14. A 'love in bloom' theme
Love in bloom themed bridal shower bundle 👈🏻
Love in bloom dainty bridal shower invitation 👈🏻
Love in bloom charming illustration bridal shower invite 👈🏻
Love in bloom scrunchie bridal shower favors 👈🏻
15. Set up an 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.
16. A 'She's tying the knot' theme
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Bow themed bridal shower welcome sign 👈🏻
Tying the knot bridal shower bundle 👈🏻
She's tying the knot bridal shower welcome sign 👈🏻
Pink stripe tying the knot bridal shower sign 👈🏻
Tying the knot themed bridal shower games bundle 👈🏻
Pink bow party favors sign 👈🏻
Pink bow themed 'sip and solve' puzzle sheets 👈🏻
17. Serve some ice cream floats
For a cute retro style refreshment for guests!
18. 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 summer theme.
Pink pastel tissue pom pom assortment 👈🏻
19. Try a 'the summer I turned engaged' theme
Referencing the show, tailor it perfectly to your recipient for their summer shower!
20. Set up a cotton candy stall
For guests to enjoy - this would suit so many cute themes and guests will love! You could even decorate the candyfloss with mini edible wafer bows and flowers afterwards.
21. Try a 'She's all scooped up!' theme
A fun ice cream theme - think pretty pastels, an ice cream cart and cute chalkboard style party signs. You could set up an 'ice cream pong' bean bag throwing activity (think diaper pong but ice cream cones instead!) and make some giant sized cones from card or cardstock, attach to a wall, then guests have to try to land the beanbag 'scoops' in each one!
22. Try a 'She found her honey' theme
For the bride to bee - so cute for the warmer months!
23. Try a smoothie bowl making activity
A fun, creative and refreshing summer activity for guests, why not set up a smoothie bowl bar where guests can make their own!
24. DIY a summer 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 summer design - it could be a shell, a surfboard, a sun design or a lemon - any simple design will do.
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! You could even try a ring shape and deck it out with pretty blooms for a show stealing centerpiece!
25. 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 or chalkboard sign saying 'we make scents together' - so cute!
26. Arrange pretty candlesticks for table centerpiece (unlit!)
For a dreamy, classic look, try a pretty candlestick arrangement and choose colours to match your theme - even try tying ribbons around them for pretty effect or entwine summer flowers around them - unlit of course!
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You could even paint candlesticks to match your theme.
Jumbo wildflower twisted candlesticks 👈🏻
Pretty florals ready painted candlesticks 👈🏻
27. Set up a picture or photo frame decorating activity
With mini shells, ribbons and pretty pieces of mosiac tiles and craft mirror pieces you can get from craft stores. Once the glue is dry, tie ribbons around them for everyone to take them home as favors and fill them with their favourite photos from the event!
28. A dreamy backdrop
Bridal shower personalised ribbon backdrop 👈🏻
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Bridal shower personalised cream backdrop 👈🏻
29. Set up a pretty donut wall
So much fun for guests of all ages! This will also serve as cute party decor - try icing and sprinkling them with some edible petals for a dreamy look - or deck them out with mini fondant shells.
30. 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 👈🏻
31. Try an 'it's a love story' book theme
This would be so pretty and whimsical for a garden party or similar!
Storybook pages party decorations 👈🏻
32. 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!
33. 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.
34. 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 👈🏻
35. Set up a flower wall
Jumbo paper flowers party decor 👈🏻
36. 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!
37. Throw a fancy garden party
You could try a Love Shack style themed garden party, with all the trimmings!
Love shack fiance themed invitations 👈🏻
Love shack fiance large bow invitation 👈🏻
Love shack fiance themed welcome sign 👈🏻
Love shack themed large bow welcome sign 👈🏻
Love shack fiance themed bottle labels 👈🏻
Love Shack themed custom party bags 👈🏻
38. 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 beautiful blooms. Deck them out with cute motifs and sequins to make them look extra pretty!
39. 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!
40. Try a themed paint and sip activity
You could create a pretty summer themed still life display for guests to paint! You could even serve some charcuterie style boards and platters for guests to graze on.
41. Set up a wooden fan painting and decorating activity
So much fun and so useful too!
42. Try some custom fan party favors
These would make the perfect party favors for the occasion and so useful too!
Personalised pastel wooden fan birthday favors 👈🏻
43. 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!
44. 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!
45. DIY some pretty ice cubes for drinks
Flower shaped ice cube tray 👈🏻
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 👈🏻
This is a super affordable way to wow guests! Why settle for ordinary ice cubes when you can have ring shaped ice cubes!
46. 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 👈🏻
47. 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!
48. 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 👈🏻
49. Set up a mocktail or cocktail making station
This is an elegant activity for your summer party - why not set up a mocktail or cocktail bar with all the cute toppings and garnishes!
50. Set up a waffles or pancakes bar
Where guests can load up on all the toppings and create some unique waffle based creations!
51. Try some fun printable bridal 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 👈🏻
Cute pink bridal shower printable games bundle 👈🏻
Play a game of bridal Guess Who 👈🏻
Tying the knot themed bridal shower games bundle 👈🏻
Blush pink bridal shower printable games bundle 👈🏻
Play a game of bridal emoji pictionary 👈🏻
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Cute floral bridal shower printable games 👈🏻
52. Try an elegant brunch theme
Just right for a summer bridal shower!
Brunch and blooms bridal shower invitation 👈🏻
Brunch and bubbly bridal shower invitation 👈🏻
Brunch and bubbly themed bridal shower sign 👈🏻
53. Serve some mini parfaits
Guests can pick up and eat as they go!
54. 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!
55. 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!
56. Entwine balloons with flowers or bows
Or both! For a dreamy look that is just right for summer.
57. 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!
58. Try a disco ball pinata 👈🏻
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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.
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An engagement ring pinata for your party 👈🏻
This is made even more fun for your guests when tipsy and wearing a blindfold, all the hilarious memories!
59. 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!
60. Create an ombre statement macaron tower
Try making a pretty pastel macaron tower, with macarons decked out in pretty gradating hues!
61. Send some beautiful dreamy 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 👈🏻
Bridal Shower spring illustration invitation 👈🏻
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Pink pastel stripe Bridal Shower invitation 👈🏻
62. Decorate the dress sugar cookies 👈🏻
This activity would be perfect for the occasion and so cute too!
63. 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.
64. Coconut bowling game
Coconut bowling is a funny beach game where guests roll a coconut toward a row of bottles or skittles set up like bowling pins. The uneven shape of the coconut makes it unpredictable and entertaining. It’s easy to set up and works so well for quick rounds between other activities!
65. Play a game of Guess the Dress 👈🏻
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 👈🏻
66. 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!
67. Set up a photo taking area
Will ensure you have tons of pictures to capture the happy occasion and all the funny memories!
68. Try renting or borrowing some polaroid cameras
To create some fun snaps of the event to keep afterwards as special memories!
Printable 'how to take a photo' party sign 👈🏻
69. Try a polaroid style photo area setup
A really cute photo area setup idea!
Customisable polaroid style photo area prop 👈🏻
70. Set up a personalised Bridal Shower party sign 👈🏻
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!
71. Play a game of Guess the Age of the Bride
72. 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!
73. Make some pretty popsicles with edible flowers
You can get pretty pressed violas and similar flowers and petals that are edible!
74. A jumbo glittery bride to be cake topper 👈🏻
Go all out with this amazing yet affordable bridal shower party cake topper!
75. Serve some doughnut 'rings'
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Use these amazing ring doughnut toppers 👈🏻 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.
76. Give these precious Team Bride bracelets as party favours (super cute and affordable!) 👈🏻
These are bound to be a hit with your guests and are so charming!
77. 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!
78. Play a game of Prosecco Pong 👈🏻
A bridal shower isn't complete without a game of Prosecco Pong!
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