april showers.

i know, it's not april and it's not raining (at least not where i live!) however, i am in the middle of planning a bridal shower for one of my sweet core group girls. the warm weather we had last week has me craving spring, so planning a spring-themed bridal shower is just my cup of tea. we are playing around with gold and pretty pastels. something classy and elegant and feminine.

chalkboard spring invite | GreenCherryFactory

pink & gold party

pretty pastel florals

gold glitter utensils

gold & pink table decor

metallic gold striped straws | thatchandthistleco

quick tips for hosting a bridal shower //

 

1 | choose a theme. having a theme will help you make decisions more quickly as you narrow down decorations, games, and food.

2 | set a budget. wedding festivities can be pretty pricey...not that your friends aren't worth it, but pace yourself. you've got the shower planning, the gift giving, and if you're in the wedding as well, dress buying and other bridesmaid responsibilities. set a budget and stick to it. i promise you can throw an adorable shower at a low cost. look around your house and see what you already have that you can use (tablecloths, napkins, chairs, vases, etc.) i'm designing our invite, so that saves money on purchasing a design plus having to print them. there are so many ways to save money!

3 | ask for help. don't be afraid to ask people to pitch in. have friends bring food (i call this being "voluntold"), have a craft night with your girlfriends and get all of your decorations done at one time, invites addressed, etc.

what are your bridal shower tips?

do you have any fun ideas for favors?