Spring flowers can make ideal wedding shower decorations.
Planning a bridal shower for a friend or loved one is one of the nicest ways to show your support for her marriage. Coming up with the decorations and a theme for the shower can be challenging, but if you keep the bride-to-be's favorite colors or activities in mind, you can come up with decor that will be just as memorable as the celebration. Does this Spark an idea?
Black and White Shower
Black and white are classic shades that are perfect for the bride who is having a formal or semiformal ceremony and reception, as white is reminiscent of the wedding dress, and black represents 'black tie' events or tuxedos. For a daytime shower, use white satin tablecloths to cover each of the tables. Fill a clear glass vase with large white pearls, and add "black" flowers (blooms that are a dark purple), such as purple rose flowers or dark-colored orchids, to the vase. Bridal showers that will take place in the evening can be decorated with black tablecloths and white rose petals. Dark purple beta fish in glass bowls can serve as live centerpieces. Edible centerpieces that can be used for a shower that takes place any time of day include black and white cookies on a porcelain tray or small dishes filled with a mixture of coconut and chocolate candies.
Cultural Themes
Plan a shower that celebrates the bride-to-be's cultural heritage by adding authentic decorative elements to the celebration. African or African-American brides will appreciate a wedding shower decorated with colors like black, red, and green--hues that represent African pride. Deep red or black tablecloths or table skirts can be used for the guest tables, in order to accent the lush green plant centerpieces. Traditional African symbols can also be featured in the decorations, such as the Akoma Ntoso, which is the symbol of joined or linked hearts. Have this emblem professionally printed on the party favors or cloth napkins used at the shower. For an Asian-inspired celebration, chocolate 'coins' wrapped in gold paper can be sprinkled on each table as a symbol of good luck; tie large gold ribbons to the backs of each chair to further enhance this sign of prosperity. Send each guest home with a cherry blossom party favor, and attach a fortune cookie to the plant with a 'fortune' inside that extends your thanks, on behalf of the bride, to everyone for attending.
Gemstones and Flowers
Celebrate the guest of honor by decorating her bridal shower in the flowers and gemstones that are associated with her birthday. This is a wonderful way personalize the shower while making the decor as elegant or casual as the bride would like. A bride with a September birthday will enjoy the blue sapphire accents you've added to her party, from the plastic sapphires that adorn each table to the deep blue streamers you've used to make the walls more attractive. You can even arrange to have all the party attendants pitch in to present the bride with a quality piece of sapphire jewelry that can serve as her "something blue" for the wedding. Pink and purple morning glories are the flower associated with September, and these can serve as vibrant centerpieces that will show up well against the blue tablecloths.
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