How to Plan an Autumn Bridal Shower

Host a Fall Themed Wedding Shower

Mar 22, 2009 April Bowles

Want to plan a detailed bridal shower in the fall? Read this article to host the perfect autumn wedding shower.

Many bridal showers take place in the summer or spring, but that doesn’t mean that a fall wedding shower has to be dull. Liven it up by following the tips below.

Fall Bridal Shower Invitations

Invite the bride’s friends and family to the bridal shower with a fall themed invitation. Find affordable wedding shower invitations at the Wedding Paper Divas website. Another option is to make the invitations. A cute idea for the wording on the invitation is, “Sarah has fallen in love with Brian. Please join us for a bridal shower in honor of Sarah.” Decorate the invitations with cut out or stamped leaves. Make sure to include the date, time, address, contact information, and registry information on the invitation.

Fall Bridal Shower Decorations and Favors

Stick to the theme by decorating with nature items that can be found in the fall. Utilize pumpkins, gourds, and leaves to decorate. Don’t spend a lot on decorations when you can get them in nature. Have a couple of fall scented candles burning when guests arrive to set the mood.

When hosting a fall themed wedding shower there are few autumn options for favors. Here are five ideas for favors:

Small, white pumpkins can be used for decorations during the shower and given as favors at the end.
Pumpkin or apple pie scented candles.
Canisters of spiced tea.
Sugar cookies decorated with fall colored icing.
Miniature pecan pies.

Fall Bridal Shower Menu

For beverages, serve hot apple cider with cinnamon sticks and apple martinis for those who want to indulge a little. Make sure to have ice water and soda available for those who aren’t interested in the fall themed drinks.

Have a buffet set up for guests to enjoy during the shower. Some ideas for appetizers are a cheese platter, spinach and artichoke dip, salad and a vegetable tray. For the main course, serve warm pasta such as spaghetti or lasagna and warm bread. Apple, pumpkin, or pecan pie would be a great way to end the meal.

Fall Bridal Shower Entertainment

Keep guests entertained with guess the spice game. To prepare for this game, the host should cover the labels on the spices and number each one. At the bridal shower, give each guest a pencil and paper and have them write down their guess for each spice. Whoever gets the most answers correct wins the game. The prize could be a cookbook or recipe box. Give the bride the spices to keep at the end of the game.

Remember to think about the style of the invitations, decorations and favors, the menu, and how to entertain guests when planning a bridal shower.

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