Easy Ideas for a Beach Themed Bridal Shower

photo: Magda Rondeau Photography

 

Many destination weddings take place on sandy beaches. It’s romantic, it’s picturesque, and most importantly, it is memorable. Particularly for couples who love the ocean side. For beach loving couples, why not pull out all the stops and throw a beach themed bridal shower as the perfect pre-wedding party?

Planning a beach themed bridal shower is no easy task, but with a little creativity and help from a few co-hosts, anyone can pull it off. Here are some creative ideas to get you started!

Plan Ahead

A theme party requires a bit more planning than a non-themed party. There are more details to consider and pieces to pull together.

Setting the Mood

The ideal venue for a beach theme bridal shower is somewhere with a swimming pool. Decorations are key when you’re trying to recreate a beach atmosphere. One way to bring the beach feel to your poolside venue is by stringing paper lanterns around the pool. This creates a festive mood and serves as soft lighting after sunset.

If you can’t go to the beach, you can still bring the beach to you. Hang netted sacks with seashells and candles, and fill an inflatable wading pool with sand and prop a surfboard inside and set it by the entrance. Pull up some beach chairs for seating and drape colorful beach towels on the chair backs.

Centerpieces can be paper lanterns with votive candles inside surrounded by sand and seashells to carry the theme through. You can also place small fishbowl with fish on every table. This will surely become a conversation piece for the guests.

For even more beach fun, request that guests come in their beach wear! Now it’s a beach party!

Beach Themed Favors

To thank your guests for coming to the bridal shower, party favors are essential. Needless to say, favors should also be beach themed. You can give seashell tea light candles, starfish wine bottle stoppers, or a decorative seashell picture frame. For a great beach themed gift, stuff a straw bag, or beach tote with an embroidered beach towel, some personalized sunscreen and a hand fan. This custom beach kit is sure to be a hit!

photo Tiffany Chalk Events

10 Gifts That Your Bridesmaids Won’t Hate

1. Satin Robe with Monogram
I’m a huge fan of robes! They’re just super nice to have for getting ready! And so why not gift a robe to your besties that they can wear to get ready in on the wedding day and beyond?

2. Colorful Wristlet
Wristlets are nice because it’s always nice when you are looking to travel light – and simply pack a little money, your credit cards and your ID.

3. Cute Desk Accessories
I don’t know about you, but I’m a huge fan of cutesy desk accessories. And that’s why I think that a set like this is a great and unexpected gift idea!

4. Monogrammed Mugs
How cute are these golden monogram mugs? I’m so in love with these. And your bridesmaids are sure to be too!

5. Pretty Eye Palette
Pretty eye shadow palettes always make great gifts! Especially when they come filled with pretty neutrals like this!

6. Spa Candle
Beautifully scented candles are always a lovely gift idea. And I’m loving The gilded ones!

7. Best Friend Necklace!
A cute best friend necklace is a darling keepsake that will surely be appreciated. Because you’re never too old to have a BFF!

8. Spa Day!
Spa days are the best! And so a really fun bridesmaid gift is surely a Pamper Perfect Experience with an onsite spa party. It is the Perrrrrrrrfect gift! And if you want to sweeten the situation, why not put together a spa swag bag and luncheon ❤️ http://www.pamperperfectmobilespa.com

9. Sweet Studs!
Simple stud earrings are always a nice gift idea. And these ones from kate spade are on the top of my “it” list for gifts.

10. Striped Tote
A tote is a girl’s best friend! Take it to the beach, take it shopping, take it on vacation…. No matter what, every girl needs a nice tote in her life!
So there you have it! 10 gifts that any bridesmaid would probably love to receive! And so if you found this article helpful, be sure to share!

Perfectly Yours,

Allison

# Dino Love

Together they stand on the hill, telling each other stories and feeling the warmth of the sun on their backs. And that, my friends, is how it is with love.” –Edward Monkton

When we  arrived for Casey’s  Bride Spa Package, she was soooooo ready! She had just arrived herself at the Hotel Palomar located  in beautiful Center City Philadelphia.  Her ‘bride to be’ time just was set up before her girls were to arrive at her Suite. Perfect! She received the treat along with the purchase of her wedding dress from Lovely Bride at 237 Market Street.  “It came with my dress!” she said with excitement to the concierge.

After all the running around finishing last minute details, picking up a few things here and there, taking the dog to the sitters and getting stuck in Friday Philly traffic, the last thing she wanted to do was go to a busy salon and sit around a bunch of strangers waiting to be serviced.  If she had a traditional salon appointment she may have missed it with all the days add ons.   Instead, she sent me a text, plopped on the lounge chair, grabbed a glass of bubbly, put her phone on silent and relaxed. Ahhhhhhh!

As we chatted about the big day at the Top of the Tower to follow, she shared with me the neatest idea for her ceremony. Her besties would do a reading from the book ‘A Lovely Love Story’ which is  a sweet and lovely modern day fable, an irresistible love story about a fiercely funny … Dinosaur who falls in love with a forgetful but free-spirited (and shopping-savvy) Lovely Other Dinosaur. Perfect. Free Spirited Casey for sure.  She chose a shimmery gold French Mani!
All the guests were encouraged to share photos from Casey and Jason’s Wedding using the hashtag #dinolove

Please share A Lovely Love Story with brides and event or wedding planners.

PS  Please share the Pamper Perfect Experience!

Its too Perfect to keep to yourself!

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