bridal shower ideas for the classy bride-to-be

Your best girl’s getting married soon and you’re in charge of coming up with the best bridal shower ideas. Where do you start? What activities do you fit in? If you’re tired of the usual hen party/night out and you find yourself running low on ideas, then fret not! I’ve got some fun suggestions for you. Whether your best girl has a sweet tooth, a knack for creating art, or a flower addiction like mine, I’ve got you covered. Choose one or even a combination of several activities below for a bridal shower party that can only be classy.

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bridal shower ideas for those with a sweet tooth

luxury dessert experience

If your bride-to-be has a sweet tooth then why not try a luxury dessert experience? Level up a plain wedding cake-tasting session and then add a classy twist while you’re at it. My personal recommendation is The Patisseria (by MonAnnie Cakes and Alexandra Rose Weddings) a patisserie table filled with sweet and savoury treats. Read more about it in my post about their beautiful branding shoot at the stunning Belmond Le Manoir.

Classy bridal shower party ideas: luxury dessert tasting, patisserie table. In Photo: pink sugar flower cookies by Sadie May Cakes | Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography

and bridal shower ideas mini fondant cake with real flowers for unicorn themed pastel wedding inspiration - Photo by destination wedding photographer Cristina Ilao www.cristinailao.com

english afternoon tea

What is fancier than an English afternoon tea party? None, obviously! Go traditional at The Ritz, be adventurous at One Aldwych, or go Instagrammable at The Lanesborough. It doesn’t even matter whether you want to put cream or jam on top of your scone first. An English afternoon tea party will surely be a fun and classy experience for everybody.

luxury patisserie table by MonAnnie Cakes styled by Alexandra Rose Weddings at Thorpe Manor luxury wedding venue in Oxfordshire; simple floral wedding arrangement for intimate wedding and events; wall panel in white and with high ceilings; bridal shower ideas | Photo by Cristina Ilao Photography. More at www.cristinailao.com

pastel peach bacon flavoured french macarons styled on a white antique plate and cheese cloth with hellebore flowers; bridal shower ideas . Styled by Oxfordshire Wedding Planner Alexandra Rose Weddings and Photo by London Photographer Cristina Ilao

bridal shower ideas for the art lover

art lovers party

Tap into the creative world! Go for a calligraphy session, a brush lettering workshop, or even a watercolour painting lesson. There are endless possibilities if you only know where to look for them! Many artists, calligraphers, and stationers offer private workshops for small groups these days. Why not take advantage of that?

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Personal branding photo shoot in light bright and airy white home office; blonde woman using paintbrush and watercolour on white handmade paper; pink roses on a vase; black rimmed eyeglasses; denim dungaree with white linen ruffled top | Photo by London fine art branding photographer Cristina Ilao Photography

floristry workshop

Have you ever heard of a hand-tied flower workshop? How about a flower wreath-making class? Both sound like the perfect chance to see if the bride’s wedding bouquet pins on Pinterest could look just as beautiful in real life! This is possibly my favourite among my list of bridal shower ideas. It’s a fun way to experiment before the big day and help the bride figure out what flowers would look stunning in her own wedding bouquet.