This wedding shower with a garden theme has so many creative details it was hard to choose just one to feature! But I was especially smitten with the reversible stitched banner shown above. The other side says “Just Married” and will be used at the wedding! Other details include a photo collage, handmade soaps as favors, beautiful diy invitations, a delicious menu, and so much more! For all the how-tos and lots of pictures visit The Crafty Quilter.
A garden-themed bridal shower is a delightful way to celebrate the upcoming wedding while basking in the beauty of nature. Whether you’re hosting the shower indoors or outdoors, here are enchanting ideas for decorations and food that will transport you and your guests to a blooming garden oasis.
Decorations:
Floral Backdrop: Create a stunning backdrop with an arrangement of fresh flowers and greenery. Use a wooden frame or a trellis as a base and attach flowers like roses, peonies, and daisies for a charming focal point.
Pastel Color Palette: Choose soft and romantic pastel colors for your decorations, including tablecloths, napkins, and flower arrangements, to capture the essence of a garden.
Hanging Gardens: Hang potted plants or flowers from the ceiling to mimic the look of a hanging garden. This adds dimension and elegance to the venue.
Vintage Teacups: Use vintage teacups as centerpieces, filling them with delicate blooms. Scatter them throughout the tables for a touch of nostalgia.
Garden Path Entrance: Set the tone from the entrance itself with a garden path made from flower petals, leading the guests to the main area.
Rustic Wooden Signs: Place wooden signs with whimsical garden-related quotes around the venue to add a rustic touch.
Paper Lanterns: Hang paper lanterns with floral patterns to add a whimsical and magical atmosphere to the event.
Food:
Tea Party Delights: Serve an assortment of teas and herbal infusions along with finger sandwiches, scones, and petit fours for a classic garden tea party.
Fresh Salad Bar: Create a DIY salad bar with a variety of fresh garden vegetables, fruits, nuts, and dressings. Guests can customize their salads to their liking.
Bountiful Fruit Display: Arrange a bountiful display of fresh fruits in colorful bowls and platters for a refreshing and healthy treat.
Bite-Sized Quiches: Serve mini quiches filled with vegetables, cheese, or smoked salmon as elegant and savory appetizers.
Petit Desserts: Offer an array of mini desserts like mini tarts, macarons, and cupcakes decorated with floral designs.
Herb-Infused Water: Create a refreshing beverage station with water infused with herbs like mint, basil, and rosemary, providing a subtle garden-inspired twist.
Edible Flower Garnishes: Incorporate edible flowers like pansies, violets, and nasturtiums as garnishes for salads, desserts, and drinks.
Garden-Themed Cake: Feature a cake adorned with delicate buttercream flowers or fondant blooms to tie into the garden theme.
Activities and Favors:
Flower Crown Workshop: Organize a flower crown-making workshop where guests can create their own beautiful flower crowns to wear.
Planting Station: Set up a planting station where guests can pot their own small plants or succulents to take home as favors.
Photo Booth: Create a garden-inspired photo booth with floral backdrops, vintage props, and oversized flower frames for memorable snapshots.
Seed Packets: Provide guests with personalized seed packets as favors, encouraging them to plant and nurture their own blooms.
Garden-Themed Games: Plan games like “Guess the Herb,” “Flower Bingo,” or a garden-inspired scavenger hunt for entertainment.
A garden-themed bridal shower offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and whimsical elegance. By incorporating these decoration and food ideas, you can create a memorable and enchanting celebration that captures the essence of a blooming garden.