The Best Bridal Shower Decorations
Planning the perfect bridal shower decorations for my son Michael and his fiancée Ellie was fun, a celebration of love, and an opportunity to create lasting memories.
Partnering with Bed Bath & Beyond, I embarked on a journey to curate a bridal shower that reflected the couple’s tastes and personalities, infused with my style. The theme? A classic and elegant blue and white, a nod to both tradition and modern sophistication.
The Bridal Shower Decorations: A Blue and White Dream
My son Michael and his fiance Ellie were married last year, and one of my favorite celebrations was the bridal shower I planned for them both.
Bridal Shower Decorations on the Table
My adventure began on the Bed Bath & Beyond website, a treasure trove for anyone looking to decorate for a special occasion. Michela and Ellie chose a blue and white theme, which guided my selection, ensuring each piece harmonized with the color scheme and resonated with Michael and Ellie’s aesthetic preferences.
The table setting was gorgeous, acting as the event’s centerpiece and symbolizing the gathering of family and friends.
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Folded Napkins
As a twist, I thought folding the napkins into wedding gowns might be fun. It took me a while to figure it out, but I think they look great. I used some thin white organza ribbon as the sash/napkin ring. You can use any napkins, but the lace edging was nice.
The Centerpiece: A Unique Touch
The two blue vases on the table are stunning, and the fresh flowers add the perfect touch.
The highlight of the table was undoubtedly the small wedding dress shop centerpiece I created. I had the idea and hoped it would turn out because a lot was involved.
I needed to find the dress rack that was the right size for the cookies, bake and decorate them, package them, and figure out how to hang them all.
I utilized eight homemade sugar cookies, each meticulously decorated (by me!) to resemble different wedding gowns, and displayed them on a doll dress stand.
These served as a charming focal point and doubled as thoughtful favors for our guests, embodying the personal touch and creativity that went into planning the event.
Check back tomorrow, as I promise to share everything you need to know to make this adorable wedding dress centerpiece!
I also made these oyster shell crafts to hold small white candies placed at each table setting.
The DIY for this craft will be posted this week too.
The Menu: A Feast for the Senses
The luncheon menu featured a delightful chicken salad accompanied by homemade dairy and gluten-free muffins, catering to various dietary preferences and ensuring that every guest could indulge in the culinary offerings.
The two bowls were perfect for serving the salads.
And here is the salad recipe you can serve all year long.
The Best Summer Salad
Ingredients
- Sugared Almonds
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
- 2 TBL. sugar
- Chicken breasts:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 TBL olive oil
- 2 tsp poultry. seasoning, 1 /2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 head green leaf lettuce
- 2 avocados, cut into pieces
- 2 cans mandarin oranges (11 oz.)
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1/2 cup goat cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 honey crisp or pink lady apple, diced
- 5 green onions
- Dressing:
- 2 TBL sesame oil
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- To make the slivered almonds, place almonds and sugar in a stovetop pan. Cook at medium temperature for approximately four minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon the entire time. As soon as the almonds are golden brown, remove from heat and place on aluminum foil to cool.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, sprinkled it with olive oil, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning and bake at 350 for twenty-five minutes. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix all ingredients for salad dressing in a container and shake.
- Mix all salad ingredients (or place in containers as a salad bar). Add sugared almonds and sprinkle with dressing.
The blueberry and poppyseed gluten and dairy-free muffins were a hit, too.
Gift Opening: A Bed Bath & Beyond Affair
The afternoon was capped off with Michael and Ellie opening their gifts, a moment filled with anticipation and joy.
The convenience of the Bed Bath & Beyond gift registry was a godsend, streamlining the gift selection process for our guests.
Michael and Ellie had carefully chosen items that catered to their needs and reflected their future life together.
Among the treasures were RIEDEL Vinum Pinot Noir glasses, a Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick Double-Burner Griddle, KitchenAid appliances, and much more, each gift a building block in their new life together.
The Benefits of Bed Bath & Beyond’s Bridal Registry
As you can see, some of the wonderful bridal gifts Michael and Ellie received are pictured.
The Bed Bath & Beyond gift registry is a standout service that greatly benefited all of our guest’s shopping process.
Here are a few key advantages:
- Ease of Use: The registry’s user-friendly interface made it simple for Michael and Ellie to select items that fit their lifestyle and for guests to purchase gifts.
- Wide Selection: The vast selection, from kitchen essentials to home decor, allowed the couple to diversify their registry and ensure they received practical and personal gifts.
- Group Gifting: This feature allowed multiple guests to contribute towards more significant gifts, making it easier for everyone to partake in giving something truly special.
A Day to Remember
The bridal shower, from the blue and white decor to the thoughtful gifts, was a testament to love, family, and the joy of starting a new chapter. Our partnership with Bed Bath & Beyond elevated the event, providing the tools and resources to bring our vision to life seamlessly.
As we watched Michael and Ellie revel in the day’s festivities, surrounded by loved ones and laden with gifts that promised a bright future, the overwhelming sentiment was gratitude. This wasn’t just a bridal shower but a celebration of love, a day filled with meaning and memories that would last a lifetime.
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What a beautiful party you gave your son and his fiancé. I love that you used the oyster shells as candy dishes. I have serval my friend makes and hadn’t thought to use them this way. But the centerpiece is the most amazing thing. Wow, just wow you are talented.
Aw thank you so much Pamela! It was so fun to get creative with it. I think those centerpieces are my favorite ones yet! ☺️🥰
What a beautiful shower-I had no idea Bed Bath and Beyond is still around, our local store closed. I love the cookies, and hope you’ll share how you made them. I look forward to the post for the oyster shells, I can think of many ways to use those.
Yes! Stay tuned for how to make them this week 👀
The chain was bought by Overstock which changed its name to Bed Bath & Beyond because of its name recognition.
Looks very nice. Just the table pieces and centerpiece from the sideboard from Bed Bath and Beyond total $996 — assuming when there were 6 items (like chargers) for one price that you bought two so you could serve 8 people. Then you had to purchase flowers and food…
Hi Kim! My goal is to share as many ideas as I can and of course I never expect anyone to do them all. It’s always a great idea to use what you have and enhance with any of my suggestions.
Congratulations to the young couple! That cookie centerpiece is fabulous! I have a similar cookie cutter and make them often for wedding showers, but your presentation is beyond the beyond! Can’t wait for the post!
Omg you have to do this centerpiece! It was too much fun and such a hit. Hehe stay tuned! ☺️
Well Leslie, you outdid yourself again. The creativeness in this bridal shower is just so unique, congrats to you and Michael & Ellie, the cutest couple ever.
Is Michael your youngest son?
Oh my goodness thank you! It was a special day and I was so happy to do it. Yes he is- can’t believe it! ❤️
You just get better and better with your creations and touches to whatever your working on those wedding dress cookies are the cutest turned out perfectly…Your son and d-i-l are such a cute couple beautiful wedding shower
Oh you are so sweet, thank you so much! ☺️ I’m so lucky to have them both!
I wish you were my mother-in-law!
Haha oh you’re so sweet!