Bridal shower season is here, and many brides-to-be are celebrating their upcoming nuptials with their friends and family. Throwing a bridal shower involves planning a party–and a menu. So, to help make it the best event ever, here are some of our favorite creative bridal shower food ideas and drink recipes.
Clever Cocktails
One of today’s hottest wedding trends is a signature cocktail, and the bridal shower is a great place to audition a mixed drink or two. Be sure to make up a mocktail or two for moms-to-be and guests who don’t drink alcohol– this will truly be appreciated!
Blueberry Mojitos
Herbal and fruity all at once, a berry mojito is a delicious drink. If you don’t love blueberries, you can make it with the berry of your choice! Get the recipe!
Blood Orange Margaritas
Blood oranges have an absolutely stunning color and flavor. If they’re not in season for your bridal shower, try sumo citrus, cara cara oranges, or whatever orange is in season. Get the recipe!
Raspberry Lemon Mocktails
This bright mocktail is an all-seasons drink that stands on its own, or as an accompaniment to harder beverages. Get the recipe!
Cherry Gin Fizz
This is the perfect drink for celebrating love– the little heart candy garnishes are totally perfect for a bridal shower. Get the recipe!
Grapefruit Rosemary G&T
The herbal sophistication of a gin and tonic is matched beautifully by the bright citrus zing of grapefruit. Get the recipe here!
Espresso Martinis
If the bride-to-be is a coffee fiend, this is the perfect bridal shower cocktail. For a fun customization option, find out what the bride’s favorite coffee roast is and use that as the base. Get the recipe here!
Fresh and Frozen
While it’s perfectly delightful to break out the bubbly or serve an all-day rosé, you can take your bridal shower beverages to the next level with one of these fun cocktail options! Frozen drinks are the perfect option for a summer bridal shower, especially if it’s outdoors.
Apple Cider Slushies
This sweet, cinnamon-scented concoction is a fantastic contrast between the coolness of a slushie and the warm flavors of fall. Get the recipe!
Lemonade White Wine Slushies
This grown-up version of a summer favorite will surely bring smiles to everyone’s faces as the nostalgic kick of lemonade slush mingles with sweet white wine. Get the recipe!
Frozen Aperol Spritzes
Aperol spritzes are trendy, sophisticated, and delicious– and the frozen version is even better. This recipe only uses five ingredients, making it as easy to whip up as it is tasty. Get the recipe!
Peach Frosé
Peach frosé combines all the goodness of fresh peaches with the fun of a slushie. If your peach season is particularly abundant, a peach slice makes an adorable garnish. Get the recipe!
Raspberry Sorbet Rosé
Raspberry sorbet and rosé are a match made in heaven. This cocktail is perfect for a sundress kind of day, where the warm breezes are blowing and the sun is shining. Get the recipe!
Frozen Piña Coladas
Warning: This drink may cause spontaneous eruptions of Jimmy Buffet or “The Piña Colada Song.” Serve for some serious vacay vibes. Get the recipe!
Peach Frozen Margaritas
Frozen margaritas are beloved for a reason, and this recipe punches it up with a hit of peach! Get the recipe!
Batch Drinks
Batch drinks are so easy to make. They require a little bit of preparation, but once you’ve got them set up, you’ve got an easy, delicious drink option for all day drink.
Apple Cider Punch
This sweet, tangy cider punch is a delicious mocktail packed full of fall flavor. Leave the fruit in the pitcher or punchbowl for extra flavor and a gorgeous harvest aesthetic. Get the recipe!
Spiced Fall Sangria
This fruity sangria is packed with fall flavors like pomegranate, cinnamon, and pear. Star anise adds a flavorful twist. Get the recipe!
Peachy Vodka Lemonade
The sweet, sunny flavor of peaches and the tang of fresh lemonade combine for a beautiful summer sip. This recipe translates well into a virgin version, too, for the non-drinkers at your party. Get the recipe!
Mixed Berry Margaritas
This delightful margarita requires a little cooking to make a very simple berry simple syrup. The syrup keeps in the fridge for several days, so you can keep this party going as long as you’d like! Get the recipe!
Summer Sangria with Citrus
Sweet sangria pairs beautifully with a zesty bite of lime and a powerful pop of orange. Get the recipe!
Strawberry Limeade Margarita Punch
This sweet and sour punch is a surefire crowd favorite, and the recipe scales so easily for a larger batch! Get the recipe!
Apple Cider Sangria
Sangria is an easy crowd pleaser that can be made in big batches for your whole party. Personalize it with the bride’s favorite fruits to make it truly one of a kind. Get the recipe!
Brunchy Bites
Since bridal showers are often held in the morning, why not take advantage and serve some creative brunch-inspired snacks?
Strawberry Shortcake with Biscuits
For a brunchy twist on a classic dessert, try out this super simple strawberry shortcake biscuit recipe! If you can’t get fresh strawberries, it’s easy to swap in other fruits. Get the recipe!
Strawberry French Toast Casserole
This delicious casserole will make any morning or early afternoon event perfectly sweet. Get the recipe!
Breakfast Strata
A strata might sound complicated, but this recipe couldn’t be any simpler! It’s easy to customize to your tastes, too. Get the recipe!
Bring On The Buffet
Bridal shower food doesn’t have to be a sit-down meal; in fact, it’s best if it isn’t. This makes it easier on the host and guests, since the event frequently involves a lot of sporadic socialization and unplanned interactions. These tasty treats are the perfect finger foods and easy small plates for all-day grazing.
Baked Brie
Serve with an assortment of crackers and jams for a sophisticated spin on the idea of a cheese dip. Get the recipe!
Dessert Charcuterie Board
Jump on the charcuterie trend with a sweet dessert board featuring the bride’s favorite treats. Get the tutorial!
Goat Cheese Crostini
A tray of these bite-sized treats is perfect for your bridal shower buffet. You can use a different jam if you have a different favorite! Get the recipe!
Cheese Board
For the perfect buffet showstopper, pair some cheeses and fruits with each of the drinks that you’re serving! Get the tutorial!
Grab-and-Go Bites
Keep these snacks stationed within easy reach so that your party guests can mingle and munch at the same time. Easy grab-and-go bites are perfect for outdoor bridal shower barbecues and pool parties, where people are in and out of the water.
Cookie Bites
Bright-colored bars are nostalgic– perfect if you’re doing a Y2K-themed shower. Cut them into two- or three-bite pieces to make them even easier to eat. Get the recipe!
S’mores on a Stick
Put a modern twist on a campfire classic with s’mores on a stick. This treat is an easy creative bridal shower food idea for a summer or fall event, especially if there’s a bonfire. Get the recipe!
Fruit Kebabs
These fun skewers are colorful treats that require almost no effort to make! Get the recipe!
Easy Chocolate Truffles
These bite-sized desserts are impossible to resist– or to stop at one! They are totally customizable, so experiment with variety! Get the recipe!
Melon Caprese Skewers
Perfect for a hot day, these no-bake, no-cook skewers use fresh basil, melon, and mozzarella for a cooling, delicious flavor combo. Get the recipe!
Sweet Treats
The best bridal shower desserts are fun and easy to eat. You don’t need to put out a fancy cake–having a few smaller creative dessert options is much easier–and more unique!
Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes
Itty bitty bite-sized apple cheesecakes are a sweet, indulgent treat that’s much easier to make than you might expect. Firm, sweet apples like Galas and Honeycrisps are good varieties for these desserts. Get the recipe here!
Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake
Lemon and blueberry are the perfect spring or summer flavor combination. The bundt pan makes it look deceptively fancy. Get the recipe!
Red White and Blue Parfaits
Celebrating a military bride, or throwing your bridal shower in July? This easy no-bake dessert is conveniently red, white, and blue–or whatever color your favorite fruits are! Get the recipe!
Mini Lemon Tarts
These tiny tarts are the perfect individual dessert to make for your guests. Get the recipe!
Blueberry Lime Icebox Cake
This retro recipe is a cinch to make and can be prepared a few days ahead. Key lime juice adds a sharper lime flavor for a more tropical note. Get the recipe!
No-Bake Mint Chocolate Pie
This dessert is light and airy, and simple to make. It does need time to chill, so make it the day ahead for best results. Get the recipe!
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