Spring Forward with Bridal Shower Themes for Spring
A table outdoors with pink and white Spring decorations. Image by Twink & Sis.
April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring spring and summer brides! If you are hosting a bridal shower for a summer bride, chances are you’ve set a shower date for sometime in spring.
The warm weather gives you lots of options for venues, like gardens, parks, and other outdoor spots. Your bride deserves the best, so you’ll want a spring bridal shower theme that really stands out!
Plus, choosing a good theme will make planning much easier and create an impressive atmosphere. Here are some exciting bridal shower themes for Spring!
Wildflower
An outdoor table with wildflowers and wildflower decorations. Image by Abbie Cribs.
Nothing says spring like flowers, so a wildflower bridal shower is a perfect fit for the season. The bright spring colors work well with white linens and plates. Plus, you can focus on the wildflowers that represent the happy couple’s birth months, making it extra special!
You can incorporate this theme in an outdoor setting, like a garden or park, but it works well inside an event venue. Place vases of wildflowers along the center of the tables and offer a make-your-own bouquet station as a shower favor alternative!
Glass vases with wildflowers
Dried flower wreaths
Wildflower bouquet-making station
Wildflower soaps
Edible flowers for garnish
Handmade paper with wildflower accents
Cherry Blossom
A bride-to-be standing near a table with a large, fake cherry blossom centerpiece. Image by Wedluxe.
The Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. is world famous for its stunning blooms. Channel this vibe by centering all of your decor around the beautiful, pale pink flowers. Choose various shades of pink that reflect the gorgeous, creamy colors and offset them with white decor.
You can also bring in Japanese decor as a nod to this famous flower’s origins. Lanterns, tassels, and long wreaths of cherry blossoms work perfectly to give a relaxing, eye-catching setup. You can even have the bride wear a crown of cherry blossoms in her hair to set her apart from the crowd.
Cherry Blossom petals
Hand-held Japanese Fans
LED lanterns
Branches
Pink and white decor
Butterfly Bash
A table with pink decor and hanging butterfly decorations. Image by Bridal Shower 101.
Butterflies arrive as the temperature rises and the flowers bloom. Their colorful, delicate wings make them the perfect guests for a butterfly-themed bridal shower! Plus, since they symbolize rebirth and new life, they represent the future bride’s transition from a single gal to a happily married wife!
Bring in lots of flower accents and butterfly motifs. Paper butterflies hung from the ceiling make for gorgeous photos. Choose butterflies that fit into your decor palette to really elevate the space.
Fairy lights
Paper butterflies on fishing line
Sugar butterfly cupcake toppers
Butterfly hair accessories
High Tea
A woman’s hand writing on a Bridgerton-themed invitation. Image by Bach Bride.
A Bridgerton bridal shower is perfect for the bride-to-be who binge-watched the famous Netflix show! Host a high tea complete with a fully-stocked tea bar that boasts all the flavors and inclusions anyone could ask for.
Offer fun gloves for guests to wear as they nibble on mini-pastries and finger sandwiches. YOu can also ask them to wear fancy tea attire to really set the tone!
Lace gloves for guests
Fancy tea cups and coasters
Floral-print plates and fancy silverware
A tea bar with all the fixings
Soothing piano music in the background
Fancy tablecloths
Honey Bees
A wicker chair with blue, brown, and yellow honeybee decor. Image by Bridal Shower 101.
A cute, bee-themed bridal shower will have your guests buzzing with excitement. Choose a bold black and yellow color palette or opt for softer tones for an earthy vibe. Incorporate hexagon shapes on the invitation and into the decor as well to channel a beehive.
Keep with the theme by choosing foods that include honey, like honey-wheat rolls and honey-glazed ham. You can even craft small jars of local honey with customized labels as favors for your guests!
“Bride To Bee” sign
Hexagon-shaped plates and decor
Honey dip drink stirrers
Tiny bee accents in flowers
Miniature honey jars
Lavender Love
A tray of lavender-colored drinks with lavender sprigs on top. Image by Rachelaclingen.com.
Lavender is a beautiful purple flower with a soothing, memorable scent. This makes it the perfect anchor for your spring bridal shower theme! Create stunning centerpieces featuring these fragrant stems and spritz lavender scent on the table linens.
But the beauty doesn’t stop at the decor. Lavender is a popular gourmet flavor, so infuse it in everything from your beverages to your pastries! Lavender lemonade is incredibly popular, as is a moist blackberry-lavender cake!
Lots of lavender sprigs
Purple-hued decor
Smoothing lavender candles or aromatherapy spray
Pressed lavender soap favors
Enchanted Garden
An outdoor wooden table with large flowers, trees, and greenery decorations. Image by Modern Glam.
If your bride’s love story is right out of a fairy tale, embrace it with your theme! Channel magical elements like fairy lights, mossy wood, and lush flowers right out of an enchanted forest.
You can go the whimsical route and include trendy mushrooms and fairy doors or keep it elegant with an abundance of elegant floral arrangements. No matter which direction you go, this bridal shower theme is perfect for a garden setting or outdoor dining area!
Twinkling fairy lights
Full floral arrangements
Mossy wood accents
Green vines and leafy accents
Tea cups
Flower crowns
Let Love Grow
A table of mini succulents with a “let love grow” sign. Image by Carley Wyble.
A plant-loving bride will be overjoyed with a Let Love Grow bridal shower! This theme involves lots of earthy, natural colors and plenty of garden-inspired decor. You can place succulent bouquets in tin watering cans as centerpieces or take it a step further and create stunning potted plant displays!
Stick with the “grow” theme and hand out packets of wildflower seeds as favors or set up a plant adoption station, where guests can take home their own plant to keep love growing at home!
Mini clay pots
Succulents
Burlap and string accents
Rustic wood decor
Vintage garden tools
Pastel Picnic
A pastel-colored picnic with cushions, umbrellas, and table decor. Image by Chic Picnics.
Warm spring weather means outdoor gatherings. Put a spin on the classic garden bridal shower by hosting a pastel picnic! These pretty pale colors really stand out against lush green grass and trees!
Collect pastel-colored blankets and large floor pillows so everyone can get comfy. Serve baskets filled with gourmet sandwiches and picnic-inspired salads. Instead of traditional bridal shower games, set up fun yard games like croquet, badminton, or cornhole!
Pastel blankets
Large floor pillows
Wicker baskets and trays
A low table
Pastel table settings
Paris
A table of French-inspired desserts and artwork. Image by Wed Luxe.
Paris is one of the most elegant cities in the world. So if your bride loves everything luxe, center all of your decor and shower choices around this amazing city! Keep the palette classy with pinks, golds, and black accents. Look for Eiffel Tower motifs and fun French sayings.
On the food table, you’ll need decadent French pastries and, of course, macarons! France is famous for their wine, so be sure to offer a few bottles straight from Paris! Research famous French dishes and serve them on a small, elegant scale. This will keep everyone full while maintaining the classy feel.
Eiffel Tower decor
French pastries
Fashion-themed imagery
Macarons
French wine with custom labels
Easter Elegance
A wooden table with Easter decorations. Image by Southern Living.
Sometimes the easiest bridal shower theme is the one that mirrors a seasonal holiday. Of course, for spring, that would be Easter! Hit the seasonal aisles of your favorite store and look for fun, pastel-colored decorations. Build Easter egg centerpieces and sprinkle bunny decor throughout the event space.
Plan a brunch menu featuring classic Easter dishes with a breakfast spin. Choose bunny cupcake toppers flanked with pretty spring flowers. For entertainment, host an adult Easter egg hunt with prizes!
You can fill colorful plastic eggs with treats or hide small bottles of your favorite adult beverages for your guests to hunt for!
Wooden Easter eggs
Bunny statues
Pastel napkins
Hollow plastic eggs
Easter baskets
Boho Bloom
A boho tent with pillows and picnic decor outdoors. Image by Brides.
If your bride loves the bohemian vibe, make it your mission to create a dreamy, boho bridal shower. This theme is all about being artistic and a free spirit, so don’t worry about creating a perfect match with your colors. The more mismatched, the better!
Hang lots of macrame decor and dreamcatchers, as well as garlands of wooden beads. Set up a flower-crown-making station so guests can create wearable wreaths of your bride’s favorite flowers. Create a playlist of relaxing music and display fun artwork.
Dreamcatchers
Macrame runners and accents
Mismatched plates and napkins
Layered fabrics on the table
Unique flowers
Conclusion
A spring bridal shower is a beautiful event filled with flowers and good company. Always ask the bride-to-be if she has a vision for a theme that would really hit home.
If the bridal shower is a surprise, analyze her interest and ask her closest friends for ideas as to which spring bridal shower theme would make her smile the most.
At the end of the day, it’s all about the bride and what you can accomplish in your timeframe and budget. So make a solid plan and then get ready to celebrate your special lady!