Love and Brews: Host a Coffee-Themed Bridal Shower
A coffee bar bridal shower with cups, syrups, and coffee decor. Image via AliExpress.
If your bride always seems to have a cup of coffee in her hand, then throw her an unforgettable bridal shower complete with a coffee theme! Coffee is best known for brightening our mornings and bringing energy to everything we do, so it’s the perfect focal point for a bridal shower theme!
From your food and drinks tables to your party favors, a theme coffee is versatile, universally loved, and will impress all of your guests!
Here is some coffee-themed bridal shower inspiration you can use to plan an unforgettable shower for your bride to be!
What’s the Best Time for a Coffee-Themed Bridal Shower?
The beauty of a coffee-themed bridal shower is its versatility! You can use this theme at any time of the year. For a fall or winter shower, you can focus on steaming cappuccino in mugs. If you’re hosting a warm weather event, iced coffee and frosty frappes will cool your guests while staying on theme.
This versatile theme is perfect for any venue as well. So whether you choose a cafe setting or host the shower outside in the garden, you can easily bring this theme to life! It’s perfect for in-home showers and sweeping venues alike!
Wake Up and Smell The Coffee-Themed Bridal Shower Invitations
A bridal shower invitation with a coffee cup and coffee beans. Image by DesignsByMillieMae on Etsy.
A wood-look bridal shower invitation with flowers and a coffee cup. Image by EventEvites on Etsy.
After choosing your theme, you’ll need the perfect invitations to set the vibe of your coffee themed bridal shower. Choose a time of day when coffee makes the most sense. A midmorning shower signals brunch time for most guests, as well as a timeslot about an hour after lunch. This can also help you save on food costs since guests will expect snacks over a full-blown meal.
When choosing a color palette, you’ll want to stick with warm, earthy tones that mimic the coffee plant, like dark brown, olive green, and cream. If you’re looking to bring in a pop of color, you can add it to the cup and mug images that hold the liquid gold. Adding pink accents will instantly make your party more feminine, but pops of red will definitely appeal to a bolder bride!
There are lots of cute sayings you can incorporate, like the one found on these love is brewing bridal shower invitations. You can carry this component to the shower itself by creating a photo station with the phrase hung in the backdrop.
If you’re hosting a coffee hour for your bride, choose this customizable bridal coffee invitation that features a wood plank background that mimics a coffee shop motif.
Coffee Decor and Theme Inspiration
A beige “love is brewing” banner hanging from a house. Image by IchabodsImagination on Etsy.
Coffee cup and coffee bean paper confetti decorations. Image by MandandMe on Etsy.
A coffee-themed bridal shower calls for lots of java-inspired decor! If you’re looking to fill the room, coffee is always in season, so there will be no shortage of options.
You can use humble coffee beans in a variety of creative ways. If you’re looking for DIY inspiration, fill glass vases with whole coffee beans and nestle a votive candle in the middle. Once you light them, you’ll fill the space with the enticing aroma of coffee!
Add a personal touch to table decor with printed napkins. You can order customized coffee napkins with the bride and groom's name. If you’re on a budget, you can find a coffee-themed stamp at a craft store and use an ink pad to stamp your own image on the napkins!
Channel a quaint cafe by creating simple runners using burlap and checkered patterns. Use mini-chalkboards to label each food or beverage station. Sprinkle coffee themed confetti along the table. If you’re decorating with balloons, opt for coffee tones. Combining various shades of brown, beige, and taupe will create a soothing palette that mimics coffee.
Finally, get creative with displays. This coffee station serving tray looks like it belongs in an eclectic coffee shop and would be perfect for a buffet display! Plus, you can reuse it at other parties since it will fit multiple bridal shower themes.
Themed Games and Activities
Custom coffee-themed digital bingo cards. Image by ComfyCoffeeCreations on Etsy.
Games and activities are a highlight of every bridal shower. Not only do they keep guests entertained, but they help create lasting memories! This coffee-themed bridal shower Bingo game will have guests up out of their seats as they compete for a prize by completing a variety of fun tasks. The best part is that it’s customizable, so you can edit the activities to fit the guest of honor!
If you’re looking for a crafty activity, have guests design their own coffee mug! Purchase plain white mugs and paint pens and allow guests to customize their cup! They can use the vessels throughout the party and even take them home!
Another coffee-themed activity: guess the bride’s coffee order! Each guest can make a small shot glass of coffee from the coffee station, guessing how the bride takes her brew. The bride can sample each entry and award a fun bridal shower prize, like a unique coffee cup or bag of luxury coffee to the one that comes the closest!
Menu Items and Drinks to Serve
Another perk of planning a coffee-themed bridal shower is the menu plans itself! Channel your inner barista and stock a coffee bar filled with different varieties and mix-ins, so each guest can create their own cup. Offer interesting syrups, a variety of creamers, and sweeteners of all kinds. You can also keep the cafe vibe by offering teas and infused waters for those who aren’t coffee fans.
For food, stick to finger foods and one-bite snacks you can find on bridal shower charcuterie boards. Go for an elevated coffee shop vibe with croissants, macarons, and mini cupcakes. If you’re looking to serve a meal, brunch choices fit perfectly with a coffee theme! Belgium waffles, make your own pancake bars, and fresh fruit will fill your guests’ bellies while staying on theme.
Special Items for the Bride
No matter what theme you choose, it’s important that your bride stands out from the back. You can easily achieve this by having her wear white and asking your guests to wear shades of brown to fit the theme.
You can also secure unique accessories to help set your bride apart. If you’re going for a casual vibe, a personalized white denim jacket will go perfectly with any outfit.
Give the bride her very own coffee cup to carry throughout her shower, but make it custom! Choose a frosted coffee tumbler so she can fill it to the top and keep circulating at her party! As a bonus, she can use it on her wedding day to caffeinate before she says I do!
Coffee-Themed Nail Ideas
A set of nails in various shades of brown. Image by BadTasteNails on Etsy.
Bridal shower nails are an important part of a completed look, so help your bride fit the theme by giving her some coffee-inspired nails!
The understated bride will love some ombre matte brown nails complete with glossy tips. They fit the theme without going over the top. She can choose one shade or mix and match to create a gorgeous palette.
Nails with coffee cup decals allow your bride to represent her favorite coffee spot or accent her existing mani with a cute coffee cup. You can also offer these decals at the bridal shower to guests so they can join in on the theme!
Bridal Shower Favors With a Coffee Theme
When the party ends, you’ll want to give those who attended a token to remember the day. The best way to show your guests that you appreciate their presence is by offering them a bridal shower favor they will actually use.
The best bridal shower favors balance functionality with your chosen theme. So think of cost-effective, unique gifts that will put a smile on their faces! Here is some inspiration you can use!
Chocolate-covered espresso beans
A coffee tumbler with a packet of instant iced coffee
A coffee-scented candle
Coffee shower steamers
“The Perfect Blend” customized coffee packs
A coffee mug
Edible coffee stirrer
Coffee-shaped cookies
Two packages of coffee grounds with “The Perfect Blend” stickers on them. Image by BestDayEverSpot on Etsy.
Several coffee cup-shaped cookies on a white background. Image by DelightfulCharmsCo on Etsy.
Conclusion
Planning a bridal shower is a labor of love. Choosing the right theme makes this process so much easier! A coffee-themed bridal shower comes together quickly because all the tools you need are in store year-round, making it easy to fashion a top-tier, unforgettable shower!
Don’t forget the day is all about the bride-to-be. So be sure to include all the ingredients for her perfect cup of coffee and she will be overjoyed with your efforts!