Bridal Shower Favors

In general bridal shower favors can be anything the party planner chooses. The favors for a bridal shower can run the gamut from simple to extravagant and everything in between. Although there are a few common themes in bridal shower favors such as love and togetherness the favor really can be anything and is only limited by the creativity of the person planning the shower. Of course budgetary restraints and the number of guests in attendance will likely influence the choices made by the shower planner but there are many options available for just about any budget.

Candy is King

Candy is one of the very common ideas for bridal shower favors. Chocolates and lollipops in the shape of hearts are especially popular. However, chocolate in any shape is usually a well received favor.

Delectable imported chocolates and chocolates filled with exotic flavors or liqueurs are particularly popular. Favors including candy can be made even more special by personalizing the wrapper with the bride’s name and the date of the shower. Personalized ribbon can also be used to wrap the favors.

Candles Fill the Bill, Too

Candles and candle holders also make great bridal shower favors. These items have a romantic element to them making them appropriate favors for wedding showers. Also, candles and candle holders are common items which most of the guests at the shower will likely be able to use.

This is important because favors that can actually be used by the recipients are considered valuable. Again personalizing the favor with either ribbon or engraving makes it more appropriate for the occasion.

Engraved picture frames are another popular option for bridal shower favors. Similarly to candles and candle holders, picture frames make excellent favors because they are useful items. Choosing a simple design makes this type of favor more universal because it can be displayed in homes of various guests who enjoy different types of décor.

Again, engraving the picture frames with the date of the shower makes it a favor which is not only beautiful but also reminds the recipient of the event. Including a picture of the bride or the couple is another idea for making the favor more personalized.

Jewelry Box Favors

Jewelry boxes are also popular bridal shower favors. Silver, heart-shaped jewelry boxes with the bride’s name and date of the shower engraved are one of the most common variations to this type of favor. However, jewelry boxes made of other materials such as wood, glass, enamel or metal are also very common. Women who have attended many bridal showers likely have a large collection of these boxes.

Because these items are so common care should be taken to purchase favors that will stand out. One way to make a jewelry box stand out is to include a small item into the box such as candy, dried flowers or even a pin or small piece of jewelry.

One creative idea for bridal shower favors is to create a CD featuring the bride’s favorite music. These songs can be compiled onto one CD and put in cases with covers designed specifically for the shower. The cover of the CD may feature a photo of the bride and the date of the shower.

Inside the creator of the favor can include a list of the songs on the CD and any other information which may be meaningful such as why the bride likes the particular song or what type of meaning it has to the couple.

See Also:

Bridal Shower Present Giving Etiquette