Blossoming Love: Host a 'Let Love Grow' Bridal Shower
Let Love Grow Favor Tags Via OhLillyDesign on Etsy
As time passes on, our love for our future spouse only grows. So, naturally, it’s fitting to consider a “let love grow” theme for your bridal shower! And why shouldn’t you? Full of nature and beauty, this theme utilizes greenery, flowers, seeds, and all the beautiful things mother nature offers us.
If you’re a bride who loves minimalism, natural colors, or nature decorations, this is your theme. There are several different angles and approaches you can take to implement this theme. We will walk through “Let Love Grow” decoration ideas, menus, themed games, inspiration galleries, and how to throw a bridal shower in this theme.
Choose a Venue Location
The first step to theming and planning any bridal shower is choosing the venue location. Since the “Let Love Grow” bridal shower theme is all about nature, greenery, plants, and flowers, an ideal venue would be:
A garden
A winery
An outdoor patio
A park
A scenic backyard
These outdoor locations will utilize their natural greenery and airy spaces to create the perfect scene. Ideally, they would also include flowers, a fruit or vegetable garden, or a variety of trees.
Setting the Scene - “Let Love Grow” Decor Ideas
Since the inspiration for this theme revolves around greenery and plants, it’s only natural we incorporate those into the decor. There are so many ways you can make this theme memorable, such as:
Potted Plants - Use potted plants as your centerpieces, as accents on your tables, or larger plants can be placed on the ground around the room. There are so many plants you can choose from, whether they are strictly greenery, succulents, or flowering plants.
Floral Arrangements - Floral arrangements are common in bridal parties and weddings, but they are not to be undervalued. Adding flowers to your table runners, on food tables, or even to pillars or furniture is a beautiful way to add color and enhance the natural atmosphere.
Hanging Plants - Hanging plants are a whimsical way to frame your bridal shower scene. These can be vines, garlands, or hanging pots.
Vine Wall - Feeling extra green? Utilize one of the walls in your space for a vine wall. This would entail a wall completely covered in vines or garland. These walls usually serve as a photo backdrop, with neon signs or decorations hung over the vines.
Greenhouse Decorations - Since growing is part of the theme, why not use some greenhouse-inspired decorations? These could be mini greenhouse models, racks of potted plants, or flower vases.
Themed Decorations - If you want to make your theme more prominent and blended, use some “Let Love Grow” themed decorations like the ones below. These can be paper garlands, neon signs, table covers, confetti, advice boxes, bridal shower standing signs, and more.
Invitations and Stationery
Invitations are a beautiful way to tease your theme with your bridal shower guests. You can make your invitations as intricate or simple as you’d like.
The obvious choice to go with for a “Let Love Grow” bridal shower is choosing invitations and stationery themed for “Let Love Grow.” If these choices don’t fit your ideal look, consider getting invitations or stationery that are themed with greenery and intricate details to stay with the theme without actually using that specific wording.
If you want to add your own personal touch to the “Let Love Grow” theme, use wordplay on your invitations. Try some cute lines like this:
“Join us as we plant the seeds of love and watch them bloom!"
“Love is in full bloom, and we're celebrating!”
“From tiny seeds grow mighty trees. Join us in showering [Bride's Name] with love and blessings as we prepare for her big day!”
“Love grows best in the company of friends and family. We invite you to celebrate [Bride's Name]'s bridal shower."
“With love and care, everything blossoms. Be with us as we celebrate [Bride's Name] and her blooming love story."
“Every love story is beautiful, but ours is blooming! Celebrate with [Bride's Name] at her blossoming bridal shower."
However you decide to use this theme, make sure you’re consistent and touch on all the important elements of the theme.
Themed Activities and Games
If you’re a bride who prefers more traditional games and activities for your bridal shower, purchase some packs of bridal shower games themed with greenery and natural coloring. This will blend your theme while still utilizing the traditional elements of a shower.
If you’re looking to create unique experiences by touching on the elements of your theme, incorporate one of these memorable games into your “Let Love Grow” bridal shower:
Plant Potting Station - What better way is there to “Let Love Grow” than by growing some plants? You can set up a DIY plant potting station. Guests can plant and grow a plant and take it home with them as a gift. Once every guest has planted their plant, you can take a group photo with your creations. If you want to give your guests a choice, set up a few different kinds of plants. You can combine greenery plants, flowering plants, or succulents.
Flower Crown Station - Flowers are another in-theme item you can utilize. Set up a flower crown station for your guests, where they can craft and take home their flower crowns. Like the plant potting station, once your guests have completed their crowns, a group photo can be taken with everyone wearing their crafted crown.
Themed Games - Themed games are a great way to have fun while celebrating the bride’s style. If you want to use some fun and unique games, try something like:
Name That Plant - Similar to bridal jeopardy, this game would take a buzzer-first approach to name a plant based on an image, fact, or region. Whoever accrues the most points will be awarded a prize.
Plant Pictionary - Like traditional Pictionary, guests would take turns drawing a specific flower or plant. All the other guests and the bride would try to guess what they were drawing. Whoever ends up with the most correct guesses would win a prize.
“Let Love Grow” Favors
Favors are an adorable and fun part of any party. If you don’t plan on offering favors, that’s okay. But if you do, it’s only fitting to follow the “Let Love Grow” bridal shower theme with on-theme favors. For special favors your guests will never forget, try some favors that fit your theme, such as:
Mini succulents
Mini ceramic or terracotta pots
“Let Love Grow” seed packets
Recycled seed paper favors
Mini flowering plants
“Let Love Grow” stickers
Floral soaps
Honey jars
Flower or plant-based recipe cards
Hanging terrariums
Herb planting kits
Floral candles
Floral or greenery bookmarks
Food and Drink Ideas
If you want to round out your “Let Love Grow” bridal shower theme, use the natural and beautiful elements of your theme to create custom food and drink options like:
Floral or Herb Beverages - Many recipes are available to create floral or herb alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks. Think of ingredients like hibiscus, rose, rosemary, basil, and more. These ingredients create dynamic flavors and hold true to your theme.
Plant-Based Treats - You can use plant-based items, such as dairy-free desserts, or touch on the theme by incorporating natural elements into your treats. Your cake could have a custom “Let Love Grow” cake topper with rose-infused icing. Or your cookies could be cranberry and thyme flavored. You can even create delicious herb macaroons, like rosemary and blackberry.
Plant Appetizers or Sides - There are already plenty of plant-based sides and appetizers available to you. You just have to decide what you’re going to use. Think of items like salads, charcuterie boards, herb dips, and more.
“Let Love Grow” Inspiration Gallery
Let Love Grow Favor Tags Via OhLillyDesign on Etsy
Personalized “Let Love Grow” Seed Packets Via LoveAndAsh on Etsy
“Let Love Grow” Favor Table Via Joshua Zuckerman Photography
“Let Love Grow” Garden Bridal Shower Via Inspired By This
“Let Love Grow” Dinnerware and Decor Via Beau-coup Blog
Bridal shower with flowers in jars Via Kara’s Party Ideas
Conclusion
We hope this theme inspires you to host a lovely afternoon garden party full of flowers and greenery. It’s completely up to you to decide how much of the theme you will incorporate into the bridal shower or what elements you’ll use. All that matters is that you create a memorable and celebratory day for you and your guests.