The bridal shower is so passé. Today the trend is throwing a couple shower, in order to honor both bride and groom. Also many men and women are opting out of their traditional bachelor and bachelorette parties so these showers become an excuse to throw the party for both of them and no one feels left out. Throwing a party is no rocket science you just have to keep little things in mind. The first thing which any guest notices is the decoration as the adornment is the key element in any party. So, if you have decided to throw a wedding shower, here are some of the tips to help you decorate your party.
Wedding Shower Decor Tips
Choose A Theme
It’s always good to have a theme which lets you decorate accordingly. Select a theme according to your budget. A theme can be either an elegant tea party or a garden party or even a party near a lake. The decoration that you choose depends on what you prefer or what the couple likes. It’s always better to add a romantic aura to the environment regardless of whether your party is outdoor or indoor. Whatever you choose, keep the theme a classy, upscale and sophisticated themed and not a dance bar one.
Beautify the center table with tulle netting over a white tablecloth. You can get the tulle color keeping in mind your theme and color combination for everything else. You can experiment with the tulle as much as you like. Either keep it flat on the table or bunch it around the center to keep the centerpiece on top. Make the centerpieces with a tall glass with sands and shell in them with a votive candles. Also for the centerpieces you can go with large white flowers floating in a clear vase. You can even decorate the party with candles. Candles actually make it more romantic and being indoors it won’t blow out from the wind. Go for heart shaped latex balloons. Tie them down to every chair or to the centerpieces. Tie a curling ribbon on the end. It’s simple and sophisticated and won’t cost you big bucks. For the centerpieces, you can go for heart shaped candles to add a dramatic effect. Or sprinkle rose petals or heart shaped confetti on every table.
Decoration Ideas For Outdoor Party
For garden, lake-side or backyard party the decoration should be done keeping in mind the nature. You may want to keep candles but even a small breeze can blow them out. So instead, use tiny Christmas lights. Decorate them in heart shapes around the tables. For the centerpieces, go for cute little lanterns. You can even go with the portrait of the couple if you want to make it personalized. Or go for frosted glass frame. Hang colorful balloons in the branches or tie heart shaped balloons in the chairs.
