Beach Favors

Whether the bride is planning a beach wedding or just wishes she were, you may find that having a beach-themed wedding shower is a great way to have some fun!

A wedding shower is a one of the great opportunities that the bridesmaids have to show the bride how happy they are for her and how much they want her big day to be great. If you are planning a beach wedding shower, there are lots of ways to decorate for this theme and to wow everyone who attends.

Setting the stage is important. No matter how cold it is where you are, you can still find a location that has lots of lovely natural light. For instance, you might find that someone in the wedding party has an arbor or a sunroom. Choose to have the beach wedding shower during the day, and ideally, you should pick a day that you know will be quite sunny (check your weather channel and your online weather updates). If no one has a room like this, consider renting a wonderfully sun-warmed arbor in a hotel or a restaurant.

In terms of refreshment, consider fresh and sweet things, like coconut and guava juice. Leave the cheese platters for more staid parties; look into fruit plates full of pineapple and melon. If your bride is heading for a distant shore for her wedding, consider what kind of food they serve there. If she is getting married in the Caribbean, for example, look up a great jerk chicken recipe.

Get started with the invitations. There are lots of great beach themed invitations out there, and if you are feeling creative, you can even head to the craft store and make them yourself. Invitations in the shape of beach balls, sandcastles and palm trees are a great way to let everyone know what the theme is. Another great way to really get everyone into the seaside spirit is to have a costume party. Encourage everyone to wear Hawaiian shirts, or even grass skirts! Costumes are a great way to get into the spirit and handing out leis at the door is another thing that you can do.

When you want to decorate your beach wedding shower, it’s pretty easy. Head to the craft store and look for bags of seashells. These can be strewn around the plates and on the tables. Another great way to get some color into the room is to put out bowls filled with water and to float candles or flowers in them. This can give you color and if the flowers are real, fragrance as well! Balloons are practically traditional for bridal wedding showers so consider balloons in bright and vibrant colors, anything that makes you think about the seashore. Blue and white are popular, as are all shades of teal or blue green.

If you are planning a beach wedding shower, there are plenty of great ways to decorate. Figure out how you can get everyone into the holiday spirit and remember that this is a great time to cut loose and have some fun!

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