How to Make Bridal Shower Centerpieces

Centerpieces are the heart and soul of party decor. Your table decorations are simply incomplete without a breathtaking centerpiece at the center of the table, and bridal showers are no exception to this rule. Bridal shower parties are characterized by fun, games and an exuberant atmosphere. As this is the last party for the bride as a single girl, her friends make sure that she has a ball of time. Needless to say, the bridal shower centerpieces must also reflect this spirit of joy. The beauty of these centerpieces lies in the fact that you can make them in any possible way as per the theme of the party. You can get as much naughty or creative as you can with the material you use for making centerpieces. Given below are some classic as well as upbeat ideas on bridal shower centerpieces.

Bridal Shower Centerpieces for Tables

Bridal showers are not just about décor and theme, but they are also more about food, games and gifts. Incidentally, your tables will serve and support all three of these elements of the party. Hence, you need to choose centerpieces such that they will not come in the way of playing games, nor would you need to shift them while eating. Also the bride will most likely open and stack her gifts on the table.

Classic Centerpieces
Tradition says that classic centerpieces are made out of something new, something old, something borrowed and something blue. You can indeed follow the tradition and come up with something innovative of your own. You can take into account the bridal shower theme to come up with a classic centerpiece idea. Candle centerpieces are a popular example of classic centerpieces. You can get candles in a variety of shapes and types. You can either use small scented candles or large ones that come with holders. However, large candles are not recommended if you do not have ample space on the table, for the danger of catching fire. Floating candles are a great solution if you are looking for something classy and absolutely beautiful. You can make the candles float in sparking water and add colors to it.

Flower Centerpieces
Flower centerpieces are the most common of all, yet so alluring. There is no bride in the world who doesn't get excited at the sight of flowers. So, all you have to do is simply order the bride's favorite flowers and make handmade centerpieces for the tables. You can also combine different flowers for a more magnificent and colorful effect. If you are aware of the wedding colors then it is an absolutely fantastic idea to include the wedding colors in centerpiece decoration. Flowers such as roses, calla lilies, hydrangeas, carnation, gladiolus, gerberas, orchids, etc., look absolutely stunning for wedding centerpieces. Alternatively you can also use rose petals in a crystal bowl filled with water.

Delectable Centerpieces
If you want something better to do with your centerpieces after the party, you can make edible centerpieces. You can make fruit centerpieces comprising various attractive fruits such as strawberries, cherries, bananas, oranges, lemons, pineapple, etc. Cut the large fruits in neat pieces. Hold the fruits and fruit pieces together with decorative toothpicks. You can also make a similar centerpiece out of candies or chocolates.

Souvenir Centerpieces
If you want the bride to preserve the memories of this bridal shower party, then give her something sentimental. Make a collage of her photos from childhood and set the frames as centerpieces on each table. You can also put up a couple's photo frame on the main table. Alternatively, you can also make centerpieces of all her favorite movie DVDs. The bride gets to keep the whole collection as a bridal shower gift.

You can get as much creative as you want while making centerpieces for bridal showers, just keep in mind the taste of the bride and mood of the party.