Christmas Bridal Shower Party
Have you been commissioned to host a Christmas themed bridal shower during the busy month of December? If you know your bride would love a Christmas themed bridal shower, then planning ahead is the key to snag guests for your party early and ensure your bride has a full house and a great bridal shower.
Getting Started Planning a Christmas Theme Bridal Shower
It's important to start the planning process extra early when planning a Christmas theme bridal shower because people's calendars tend to fill up quickly this time of year. Choosing a Saturday afternoon early in December is often a good time because many holiday parties begin mid-December.
Once you get the guest list from the bride, choose bridal shower invitations with a Christmas theme. You can choose an overt Christmas theme, such as bridal shower invitations featuring a Christmas tree or wreath, or you can reference the season with color and choose a red and green bridal shower invitation.
As long as you mail the bridal shower invitations before Thanksgiving, preferably in late October or very early November (depending on the December date you choose), guests will likely mark your event on their calendars and attend.
Decoration Ideas for a Christmas Theme Bridal Shower
Although you can definitely use red and green as your decorating scheme, don't overlook shiny metallic as a fun theme color or accent. A modern bride who loves all things vintage might appreciate your grandmother's mini silver Christmas tree as a centerpiece on the buffet table. Adding a few turquoise and white ornaments will present a modern take on a Christmas theme. You could also add red ornaments and make red and silver your color palette.
For a more traditional color scheme, a small Christmas tree or a live evergreen plant wrapped in burlap will make an excellent centerpiece. Set the table with a deep red tablecloth and an ivory runner with red and green embroidery for a formal setting, or choose a fun Christmas tree pattern for a casual bridal shower. Wrap the bride's chair in a green garland and fasten it with white satin ribbon for a Christmas bridal feel. A unique and appreciated favor for guests are personalized Christmas ornaments that feature the first name of every guest that also function as place markers.
Menu Ideas for a Christmas Theme Bridal Shower
You could make a red and green fruit salad using strawberries and kiwis, or combine several types of red berries (find these in the frozen aisle if unable to find fresh) and garnish with sprigs of mint. Red punch will taste delicious and enhance your table. A green salad with grilled chicken tastes great and is perfect for a Christmas theme bridal shower. Finish with an array of Christmas cookies decorated with red and green icing for the perfect bridal shower dessert. A fun Christmas-tree shaped cake could have pale green icing and dark green accents, featuring red hearts instead of ornaments to complement the cookies for a bride who desires a cake.
As long as you plan ahead to secure good attendance, your Christmas theme bridal shower will reflect the joy of the season and the joy of an approaching marriage.
Getting Started Planning a Christmas Theme Bridal Shower
It's important to start the planning process extra early when planning a Christmas theme bridal shower because people's calendars tend to fill up quickly this time of year. Choosing a Saturday afternoon early in December is often a good time because many holiday parties begin mid-December.
Once you get the guest list from the bride, choose bridal shower invitations with a Christmas theme. You can choose an overt Christmas theme, such as bridal shower invitations featuring a Christmas tree or wreath, or you can reference the season with color and choose a red and green bridal shower invitation.
As long as you mail the bridal shower invitations before Thanksgiving, preferably in late October or very early November (depending on the December date you choose), guests will likely mark your event on their calendars and attend.
Decoration Ideas for a Christmas Theme Bridal Shower
Although you can definitely use red and green as your decorating scheme, don't overlook shiny metallic as a fun theme color or accent. A modern bride who loves all things vintage might appreciate your grandmother's mini silver Christmas tree as a centerpiece on the buffet table. Adding a few turquoise and white ornaments will present a modern take on a Christmas theme. You could also add red ornaments and make red and silver your color palette.
For a more traditional color scheme, a small Christmas tree or a live evergreen plant wrapped in burlap will make an excellent centerpiece. Set the table with a deep red tablecloth and an ivory runner with red and green embroidery for a formal setting, or choose a fun Christmas tree pattern for a casual bridal shower. Wrap the bride's chair in a green garland and fasten it with white satin ribbon for a Christmas bridal feel. A unique and appreciated favor for guests are personalized Christmas ornaments that feature the first name of every guest that also function as place markers.
Menu Ideas for a Christmas Theme Bridal Shower
You could make a red and green fruit salad using strawberries and kiwis, or combine several types of red berries (find these in the frozen aisle if unable to find fresh) and garnish with sprigs of mint. Red punch will taste delicious and enhance your table. A green salad with grilled chicken tastes great and is perfect for a Christmas theme bridal shower. Finish with an array of Christmas cookies decorated with red and green icing for the perfect bridal shower dessert. A fun Christmas-tree shaped cake could have pale green icing and dark green accents, featuring red hearts instead of ornaments to complement the cookies for a bride who desires a cake.
As long as you plan ahead to secure good attendance, your Christmas theme bridal shower will reflect the joy of the season and the joy of an approaching marriage.