Sip, Sip, Hooray! A Wine-Themed Bridal Shower
Three women holding wine glasses posing inside a wine-themed photo frame. Image via Etsy.
A bridal shower is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the special bride-to-be in your life and help her prepare for her new role as a wife. And what better way to connect and celebrate than with a glass of wine!
If the guest of honor is all about unwinding with wine, then throw her a wine-themed bridal shower! Wine is a popular beverage that comes in a variety of shades, flavors, and brands.
This makes for a flexible bridal shower theme with a million possibilities. Here’s everything you need to know to plan the ultimate wine-themed bridal shower for your favorite future bride!
Choosing a Venue Location
A group of women toasting in a vineyard. Image by Lillian Wild.
The most obvious choice here is a vineyard, especially for a spring bridal shower when the weather is beautiful. There’s nothing like being surrounded by the towering vines as you sip a locally aged wine. Most areas have at least one or two local vineyards, so call up a few and see if they offer bridal shower packages.
Because this theme is so versatile, it translates well to any space, including unique venue locations you may not see everyday. You can host it in a tasting room, wine bar, or even a loved one’s home. The key is to have lots of wine!
If your bride is keen to have her shower outdoors, remember that many local parks don’t allow alcohol to be served at parties. Always check with your venue to ensure there are no restrictions, especially when choosing a wine theme!
Wine-Themed Invitations
Invites are your guests’ first glimpse to your theme, so choose your words and imagery carefully. You can include an image of a wine glass or bottle, along with flowers that coordinate with the shade of the beverage.
Use a classy font to communicate the vibe of the event. You can easily download a customizable template and enter all of the event info. Be sure to include the bride’s name, venue address, and event time.
Then, you can either share the invitation via email and social media, or print and mail to each guest. Remember to include the registry link, as well as how the guests are expected to RSVP. This way you can be sure to have enough supplies to accommodate your guests.
To take your invite to the next level and connect it to your theme, include a cute saying that will put a smile on your guests’ faces. Here are some catchy sayings you can put on the invitation and incorporate into your wine theme.
Cheers to love, laughter, and happily ever after.
Vino before vows.
Pour the wine, his last name is mine.
Cheers to the bride.
The bride is on cloud wine.
She found her perfect pairing!
Sip, sip, hooray!
Gorgeous Decor and the Right Color Palette
Decor will instantly transform any space into the perfect space for your wine. The first step is to choose the right color palette.
Wines come in shades of purple, pink, white, and pale green, so you can mix and match with ease. Ask the bride what her favorite wine is and plan around it!
There are quite a few party decor packs available that make it easy to transform any spare into a wine wonderland. Choose a balloon arch kit in your party’s palette to make the perfect entry decor or photo backdrop. You can also find pre-printed signs that incorporate your party saying.
This makes it easy to tie in your invitations to the rest of the decor! Of course, you’ll need lots of wine glasses! Create a wine glass wall with unique, thrifted glasses.
Allow guests to choose their glass for the event and let them take it home at the end! This means each guest can keep track of their glass and receive a perfect party favor at the end of the event!
So your wine glass wall will pull double duty as decor and favor station! Table decor is equally as important. Create centerpieces using empty wine bottles or oversized wine glasses. Sprinkle custom confetti on the table and match any floral arrangements to your bride’s wine of choice!
Take the time to style your tables and your guests will be gushing over your event.
Wine-Inspired Bridal Shower Games and Activities
Wedding shower games are a great way to get your guests involved in the party and award some fun shower prizes.
You can find printed bridal shower games, like Who Knows the Bride Best, for guests to play as they are settling in and mingling with other guests. You can easily collect the cards, score them, and then award the winner a fun wine-themed prize.
If you want to get guests out of their seats, plan a fun game like Toss the Ring. It’s a fun take on the traditional ring toss. You’ll find an oversized wine glass and have guests throw fake wedding rings to see who can get one in the cup.
These props can pull double duty- have guests each wear a ring and designate a code word no one can say, like bride, wedding, or wine. If a guest hears another say the word, they collect their ring. The one with the most rings at the end of the event wins!
Crafts are also a popular bridal shower activity. Have guests make hand poured candles in a wine glass or have them create their own unique set of wine charms.
This is a great way to take your party to the next level and help your guests build lasting memories.
A Wine-Themed Menu for a Perfect Pairing
A wine-themed bridal shower makes for the perfect opportunity to pair the bride’s favorite wine with some delicious treats. The most cost effective choice would be a beautiful bridal shower charcuterie board or grazing table.
Offer an array of sliced meats, cheeses, dried fruits, and nuts. Guests can make their own plates and pair their foods with the wine of choice.
If you want to offer a sit down meal, anything goes since there’s a wine for every food. Ask the bride what her preferences are and arrange a menu that will make her taste buds sing! Here are some ideas:
Salmon & Chardonnay
Seafood & Pinot Grigio
Cheesy foods & Rose
Spicy foods & Riesling
Red meat & Cabernet
Set up signage on your food tables with wine and food pairing suggestions. For example, smoked meats and cheeses go well with fruity white wines or medium-bodied red wines.
You can do the same with the dessert table, suggesting pairings for whatever sweets you offer to your guests!
Another way to incorporate your theme is with a wine bar. Purchase a variety of wines and allow guests to sample different types. This is a cost effective way to ensure every guest has something they will enjoy.
You can also offer fun wine mix-ins, like fruit judges, club soda, or lemonade, so guests can create their own concoction. Remember to offer non-alcoholic wine for guests who cannot partake. This allows them to create fun pairings and be part of the fun.
Wine-Themed Bridal Shower Favors
Party favors are a great way to express gratitude to your guests and give them a token to remember the event by. The best favors are functional and tie into the theme, so look for items that have wine imagery or can be used when enjoying a glass of vino!
Remember that not all of your guests will be able to consume alcohol, so choose favors that can be enjoyed by everyone. You can also have alternative favors available for those who cannot drink. Here are some ideas you can use to plan the perfect wine-themed bridal shower favors.
Custom wine glasses
Wine charms
Handmade soaps with a grape theme
Wine flavored gourmet jelly beans
Insulated wine tote
Reusable wine stopper
Nail polish strips
A bottle of wine with a custom label
Shaped wine-themed cookies
Customized wine cork ornaments
Conclusion
Give your bride an afternoon with her favorite things: friends, family, and wine! Wine inspo makes it easy to craft a cohesive, elegant bridal shower that will make your favorite bride-to-be smile.
Wine is meant to be enjoyed, just like bridal showers! That’s why it’s the perfect inspiration for your next bridal shower. Get creative: there are so many ways to incorporate this versatile beverage into your theme!