Monday, March 28, 2011

The Top 5 Bridal Shower Favors

We had a wonderful shower a few weeks ago celebrating my future sister-in-law's wedding! It was at the Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Though it was snowy and rainy out, the purple, blue, and white flowers gave us some springy cheer! We had fun games like the "Guess the Spices" and the person at each table whose birthday is closest to wedding date, April 9, won a prize! I was in charge of finding party favors for the event. We wanted to have something that girls of all ages could use, so I didn't want to choose wine stoppers or anything like that. I found these cute little heart soaps in a black and white damask box, which were perfect to put at each place setting!

Damask Heart Shaped Soap Favor

We had a short amount of time and didn't really have the budget to buy handmade, but I started thinking about what handmade items would be great for bridal shower favors! Here is my list of the top five bridal shower favors:

1. BATH ACCESSORIES

Soaps were the perfect pick for the party that I hosted because of the different age groups that were invited. You can find a variety of cute soaps for your occasion - heart-shaped in a classy gift box like the one I chose, or pretty bars like this one with personalized labels, or the whimsical little cupcake soaps that are featured in my Treasury at the end of this post.

Rosemary Mint Bridal Shower Favors

2. CANDIES & OTHER GOODIES

Candy is also another great option, because who doesn't love sweet goodies?! There are so many to choose from on Etsy, whether you are looking for chocolate bars with custom labels or small candies in a little decorative gift bags.

Candy Wraps for Bridal Showers

3. WINE ACCESSORIES

If your party guests are older and more sophisticated, you can always choose to give them wine accessories that they will use again and again! There are some fabulous wine stopper designs on Etsy. Wine charms like the beaded heart charm featured below are also fun.

Cranberry Wine Charms


4. SCENTS

Favors like candles and potpourri are great, since your party guests can use these in their home and always be reminded of the fun time they had at your shower! Try to find something personalized for the event like this candle in a travel tin.

Engagement Party Travel Candles


5. BEAUTY

What woman doesn't love some new lip gloss or a pocket mirror to keep in her purse? Or what about this chic mini Paris dish? I use mine to hold earrings when I take them off at the end of the day. Have something that makes them feel girly and you can't go wrong. After all, this is a Bridal shower you are hosting!

Paris Themed Party Favors

I hope this post provided some inspiration as you plan a shower for your friend or as you gather ideas for the distant future! Check out my Treasury below for favor ideas that coordinate with the featured items.




Was your favor idea a hit at your last party?? If so, please share, I love to hear new ideas!

Ashley and Joe are getting married next Saturday, April 9!! Stay tuned for some awesome Wedding DIY projects that Ashley has been working on all year! She is so talented! Hint: Quilts and Mason Jars!

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