Feeling Wicked? Plan a Wicked-Themed Bridal Shower!
A Wicked Themed Bridal Shower means lots of green and black! Photo Credit: Catch My Party
Why a Wicked-Inspired Bridal Shower is Perfect
If you’re planning a bridal shower for your favorite theater geek, you’re in luck! One of the most popular Broadway-musicals has been turned into a movie and is taking over the world!
Since it features two strong female leads, Wicked makes the perfect anchor for your bridal shower theme!
This tale of good and evil has a soundtrack that gets stuck in your head and a beautiful color palette that will make it easy to take your event to the next level. Here’s everyone you need to know to throw a wickedly amazing bridal shower inspired by the musical Wicked!
How to Plan A Wicked-Themed Bridal Shower
A black and white tablecloth with black and green decor. Image by Fun365.
Choose the Date and the Venue
Pick a bridal shower date that is about three to six weeks before the wedding day. This will land it in the sweet spot of planning where the bride will be able to take a breath and enjoy time with her loved ones.
A Wicked-themed bridal shower is perfect for any unique or easy-going venue. You can easily transform a garden, a dining hall, or even a living room into the magical Oz! You’ll just need a little bit of magic.
2. Make a Guest List
A bridal shower is a small sampling of the guests you’ll typically find at the wedding, so don’t feel like you need to plan a huge event! Choose the bride’s closest friends, family, and possibly coworkers to attend.
Bridal shower etiquette always calls for asking the bride what her vision is for her bridal shower. Does she want a small, intimate, laid back affair? Or perhaps she’s hoping for a larger gathering. Either way, you’ll need to know what she wants so you can make her dreams come true.
3. Design Magical Invitations
Color Schemes
Set the tone for the bridal shower with the right color palette! Choose the bride’s favorite character and go wild! Does she want stunning shades of pink to represent Glinda? Or would she prefer deep emerald and black to let her inner Elphaba fly?
Then, choose imagery that reflects the play. You can use the iconic Broadway poster as inspiration or include magic wands, witch hats, and music notes!
Wording Ideas
Once you know your color scheme, find the right words for your invitations stand out.
Always start with fun phrases that hint at the theme and include the bride-to-be’s name, so everyone knows who they are celebrating! Here are some Wicked-inspired sayings.
Let’s Have a Wicked Good Time!
She Found a ‘Sentimental Man’!
[Bride’s Name] is Defying Gravity on her way to the altar!
Attend [bride’s name’s ‘Popular’ Bridal Shower!
She’s Dancing Through Life with Her Soulmate!
Digital or Printed Invitations?
If you’re hung up on whether to craft digital or printed invites, you’re not alone. Consider the guest list for your event. If there are lots of older family members, they may be expecting a physical invitation over a digital one.
However, if you’re looking to save big bucks, designing your own Wicked-themed bridal shower invitation on Canva or Adobe Express will definitely preserve your bottom line. You can DIY it or purchase a premade, customizable template from Etsy!
Either way, make sure you include all of the necessary information, like event date, location, and registry info. Make RSVPing a breeze by including a custom QR code that links directly to a Google Form.
This will make it simple to collect essential guest information, like dietary needs, and allow you to link directly to the bride’s registries!
4. Grab Wonderfully Wicked Decor
An indoor table with green light up decor. Image via Pinterest.
Color Scheme
Decide if you want to represent one or both of the characters to guide your color choices. Is the bride a Glinda fan? Go all out with pink, sparkles, and light, airy fabrics.
Make it magical with iridescent plates and gold cutlery. Pink and white flowers will look beautiful anchored with pearlescent marbles in the vases.
If the bride-to-be loves Elphaba, stick with an emerald and black theme. Look for a shimmery emerald to reference her skin and the land of Oz. Sleek black plates and gold cutlery would look stunning against an emerald tablecloth.
Or, if your bride craves color, use all of the iconic shades! Pink, white, black, and bright green will look cheerful, vibrant, and totally on theme! To avoid making it look juvenile, use soft versions of these shades strategically, like in floral arrangements or centerpieces.
Unique DIY Decor Ideas
Since your inspiration is a story about two witches, you’ll need to get creative with your party decor!
Craft a stunning balloon arch to act as decor and a backdrop for fun photos. Bring in magic wands and witch brooms that guests can post with against a fun photo wall.
You can also make a custom garland by alternating miniature witch hats and wands for bubbles to represent each main character.
Finally, you can create fun SHIZ University decor in the signature colors of green and silver to call back to the musical's main setting. Think pom-poms, flags, and pendants around the space so that guests feel like they have been transported to the iconic location!
5. Dance Through the Dress Code
A Wicked-themed bridal shower is the perfect opportunity to get creative with what your bride and guests wear!
Have guests choose a side: are they a good witch or a wicked witch? Let them dress in feminine pastels or deep jewel tones to proclaim what side they are on!
You can also hand out tiaras and witch hats for guests to add to their existing outfits. This will enhance the theme without breaking the bank!
Of course, the bride has to stand out! Have her wear whatever she’s most comfortable with, but in shades of white! Buy her a white witch hat and broom or have her dress as her favorite character!
6. Build a Menu That Defies Gravity
A person's leg on a wicked-themed table with black and green decor. Image by Craft & Sparkle.
Wicked-Themed Menu Ideas
To really amplify your theme, pair pink and green foods. Green grapes and strawberries pair well and look stunning when plated together. Add them to a fun bridal shower charcuterie board or craft fruit skewers for a sweet appetizer!
Pick a few of the bride’s favorite foods and give them Wicked-inspired names. Names like “Boks BBQ” or “Fiyero Fondue” make these popular bridal shower dishes instantly on theme. So get creative!
Plate everything using black and white platters to represent good and evil. Get creative with your signage so guests know which foods are allergy safe.
Beverages
Offer two signature cocktails for your Wicked-themed bridal shower. Of course, you need one to be pink and one to be green!
Guests can choose between Rosè and sour apple martinis. Set up your beverage station to play on the idea of good vs wickedness.
For people who don’t or cannot drink alcohol, have a fun alternative for them. Lemonade or limeade stations will allow them to customize a themed drink. Add pink and green inclusions, like berry syrup or lime garnish to play into the theme.
Desserts
Give your guests something sweet with pink and green cake pops! Color the cake green and pink but use all white icing to cover them. Then, guests can bite in to see which one they got! Or, if cupcakes are more your bride’s thing, pipe pink and green icing on top.
You can also set up a fun candy bar that incorporates all of the colors and imagery of the famous musical.
Gummy witch hats, candy stars, and chocolate brushed with gold dust to mimic the yellow brick road can be mixed with standard candy to make a fun dessert mix.
7. Create Wicked-Themed Games and Entertainment
Craft Ideas
Give your guests the opportunity to bring out their creative side! Have them paint Wicked-themed photo frames or create their own perfume “potion” that mimics their favorite scents as a wedding shower game!
Since Wicked is all about an enduring friendship, you can also create a friendship bracelet station for guests to make their own. Have them craft some for themselves and one or two for the bride so she ends up with a huge stack on her arm!
Plan A Wicked Sing-A-Long
You’ll already have the Wicked soundtrack on heavy rotation for the event, but go a step further and plan the ultimate karaoke moment for your favorite bride-to-be. You can borrow a friend’s karaoke machine or turn to YouTube for premade lyric videos.
Be sure to set out fun props, like hats, tiaras, and feather boas, so guests can get into character when they are belting out the classic songs! You can even add popular Broadway songs to the rotation to keep the fun going.
8. Plan Party Favors
A Wicked-themed favor table using famous quotes from the main character! Photo Credit: Athena McQuillen
Wicked-Theme Favor Ideas
Green and pink handmade soaps
Wicked nail decals
Green and pink Pura Vida bracelets
Ornate hand mirrors
Magic wand pens
Personalized Keepsakes
Custom tumblers and straws
Wicked-themed sugar cookies
Embroidered towels
A personalized self-care bag filled with lotions and skin care
Popular Packaging Ideas
No matter what items you offer your guests, you need the right packaging! You can place them in tiny gift bags or drawstring pouches that match your event’s color palette.
Or wrap them in brown paper and tie with rustic string. Then, stamp the paper with the bride’s name and event date!
Set up your favor table by the exit, so guests know to grab one on the way out.
Budget Friendly Bridal Shower Planning Tips
No matter what budget you are working with, you’ll be able to plan an amazing bridal shower for your favorite bride to be! Here are some tips you can use during the planning process to keep everything on track.
Set a Budget Early On - The best way to stay on budget is to set one before you make any decisions. Always refer back to it when planning.
Hit the Thrift Store - When it comes to decor and servingware, check your local thrift stores before buying new. Chances are you will find nearly-new platters, serving bowls, and baskets that you can use.
Borrow What You Can - Don’t be afraid to ask around and see what friends and family can lend you.
Ask for Help - While you may be the one responsible for throwing the bridal shower, there’s no shame in asking for help. Besides, the bride’s loved ones will be thrilled to contribute to making her bridal shower a success.
Put the Bride First - At the end of the day, this bridal shower is all about one person: the bride-to-be. Make sure that every choice you make reflects her unique style and how much she loves the Wicked musica
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