20 Lovely Bridal Shower Recipes (2024)

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Here you’ll find 20 appetizers, co*cktails and sweet treats for a perfectly lovely bridal shower! They’re so incredibly tasty that you’ll impress even the pickiest mother-in-law! They’re also pretty, so easy to make and delightfully colorful too!

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If I’m throwing a party for someone, I usually spend months on Pinterest saving ideas. I make carefully tailored Spotify playlists and I pull out my prettiest, most elegant appetizer, dessert and co*cktail recipes!

I don’t like making anyone eat off of laps on paper plates so, if possible, all food is finger food, easily held with one hand. co*cktails are easily made into batches so I’m not shaking up drinks all afternoon, and deserts/pastries are also easily served with only a co*cktail napkin or in small jars or glasses. It just keeps things tidy and elegant.

All of the appetizers, co*cktails, pastries and dessert recipes below are easily made and easy to serve!

1. Beautiful Spring Canapés

Beautiful Spring Canapés

These perfectly easy canapés can be made ahead of time, are served cold, and are simply perfect for a fancy Spring or Summer celebration!

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2. Vegan Canapés with Mushroom Pâté

Vegan Mushroom Pâté with Roasted Garlic

This vegan mushroom pâté with creamy roasted garlic and caramelized onion is amazing on its own, or on top of the prettiest, tastiest appetizers at your elegant veggie-friendly party!

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3. Mini Croque Monsieur

Mini Croque Monsieur

This delightful mini croque monsieur recipe is a perfectly easy, perfectly elegant and exquisitely delicious breakfast idea that will impress any guest!

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4. Pink Deviled Eggs

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Pink Deviled Eggs

These precious pink Easter deviled eggs are as tasty as they are pretty! They make such whimsical, adorable Easter appetizers and will perfectly complete your colorful menu!

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5. Crispy, Baked Cauliflower Cakes with Roasted Garlic Sour Cream & Marinara

Crispy, Baked Cauliflower Cakes with Roasted Garlic Sour Cream & Marinara

These mini, baked cauliflower cakes with roasted garlic sour cream and marinara sauce are fantastically crispy, shockingly delicious and (especially) shocking low carb!

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6. Bruschetta with Mozzarella, Seared Tomatoes & Roasted Garlic

Bruschetta with Burrata, Seared Tomatoes & Roasted Garlic

This delicious bruschetta recipe with fresh burrata, seared cherry tomatoes and roasted garlic is the most decadent appetizer at your Italian dinner party, the most elegant appetizer at the bridal shower or a luxurious evening snack for one!

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7. Beet Napoleons with Prosciutto Roses

Beet Napoleons with Prosciutto Roses

No, they’re not red velvet, they’re beautiful beet napoleon appetizers with chive cream cheese and tiny prosciutto roses on top! They're earthy, creamy, and perfectly bite-size!

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8. The Sake Lychee Martini

The Sake Lychee Martini

This elegant sake lychee martini is truly one of the most refreshing, simple and impressive signature co*cktails for any party, or romantic date night. With just 2 ingredients and a pretty lychee co*cktail garnish, this precious co*cktail will easily become a fast favorite.

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9. The Pink Cherry Blossom Maraschino Liqueur co*cktail

The Pink Cherry Blossom Maraschino Liqueur co*cktail

Lightly sweet, citrusy and with a hint of cherry, it's a perfect co*cktail for Easter, Mother's Day, a feminine bridal shower or celebration of April's cherry blossom season!

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10. Sparkling Elderflower co*cktail

A Sparkling Elderflower co*cktail with St. Germain & Prosecco

This Prosecco and St. Germain co*cktail is the most elegantly simple co*cktail to serve on New Year’s eve. Bubbly and floral, it has a glamorous 1920’s sophistication, delicate sweetness and understated charm.

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11. Sparkling Pink Grapefruit co*cktail with Cucumber

Sparkling Pink Grapefruit co*cktail with Cucumber

This exquisite sake and pink grapefruit co*cktail is shaken with muddled cucumber and mint, splashed with soda and pairs perfectly with summer sunsets and stolen kisses.

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12. The French Gimlet

The French Gimlet

The French Gimlet is refreshingly elegant, delightfully floral with lime citrus, and perfect for a lovely co*cktail party signature.

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13. The White Rosemary Rose Coconut co*cktail

The White Rosemary Rose Coconut co*cktail

This White Rosemary Rose coconut co*cktail tastes like winter white magic! With coconut milk, white rum, honey and rosewater, it’s not too sweet and not too floral. It’s delicate, dreamy and makes such an elegant, rosy co*cktail!

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14. Strawberry Rhubarb Scones

Strawberry Rhubarb Scones

These strawberry rhubarb scones are big and fluffy, buttery, moist, flaky, lemon-glazed and positively full of fruit! This recipe ensures that each and every scone comes with its very own strawberry-rhubarb patch in the center, and they take less than an hour to make!

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15. White Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse with Raspberry Compote

White Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse with Raspberry Compote

This no-bake, creamy, decadent white chocolate cheesecake mousse recipe is ribboned with raspberry-rosemary compote. It’s gluten-free, silky and sweet, tart and delicately hinted with rosemary essence.

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16. Glazed Raspberry Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

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Glazed Raspberry Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

These buttery lemon poppy seed scones with plump, tart raspberries are brushed with a delicate lemon glaze. An absolutely perfect recipe for a feminine high tea, bridal shower, or simply for breakfast!

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17. Strawberry Rhubarb & Vanilla Cheesecake Mousse Cups

Strawberry Rhubarb & Vanilla Cheesecake Mousse Cups

These exquisite strawberry rhubarb & vanilla cheesecake mousse cups are the PERFECT summer treat! They’re so simple to make and pack easily into your picnic basket. Just don’t forget the spoons!

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18. Crostini with Balsamic Strawberries and Ricotta

Crostini with Balsamic Strawberries and Ricotta

These crostini with balsamic strawberries and ricotta are sweet, tart, creamy and perhaps the prettiest appetizers you can serve at your next fancy picnic, Mother’s Day brunch or bridal shower.

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19. Sunshine Lavender Lemon Bars

Lavender Lemon Bars

These enchanting sunshiny lavender lemon bars will become your favorite dessert to serve at any summer party! They look so bright and beautiful, and smell absolutely divine!

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20. Lavender Lemon Scones with Honey Butter

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Lavender Lemon Scones with Honey Butter

These lavender lemon scones are fluffy, crumbly, floral and perfect for Mother’s Day, a Sunday brunch or cozy tea time. The honey butter adds such a silky, creamy sweetness and they take less than an hour to make!

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    You ate amazing!!

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FAQs

What food should you serve at a bridal shower? ›

The bridal shower food you serve should reflect the bride's personality and preferences, whether she loves goat cheese, fresh fruit, sweet treats, or savory bite-size appetizers and snacks. You may serve a sit-down meal or opt for an assortment of hors d'oeuvres and finger sandwiches for a casual atmosphere.

How do you bring a recipe to a bridal shower? ›

Guests write down one of their favorite dishes on a card and place it in a bridal shower recipe card box at the event. Those who are unable to attend can still contribute by including their recipe with the shower RSVP.

What to bring to a bridal shower? ›

Gifts given at traditional bridal showers should have a focus on what the bride likes, wants, or needs. Common gift ideas include vases, cookware, champagne glasses, sleepwear, fine linens, picture frames, and home decor items. Any items specified on a bridal shower registry fall under this category.

What do I wear to a bridal shower? ›

For guests who don't have a specified dress code to follow, opt for pieces that you would wear to a nice brunch or an elegant social gathering. What's more, since bridal showers are more informal than most wedding events, don't be afraid to embrace your personal style but with a slightly formal twist.

What is a cheap food for a bridal shower? ›

BRUNCH BLISS

Consider serving classic favorites like fluffy pancakes, croissants, crispy bacon, eggs Benedict, fresh fruit platters, and assorted pastries. Yogurt parfaits are also super easy and cheap to put together!

What do you serve at a 2 pm bridal shower? ›

For bridal showers that take place in the morning or early afternoon, Hammond suggests choosing buffet-style or co*cktail services with lighter fare and finger foods. If the celebration has a later start time, around dinner, the caterer recommends going for a heavier, more nourishing meal.

Who pays for food at bridal shower? ›

The food and drinks

However, many showers rely on the host to take care of the spread of delectable delights for bridal shower guests.

Who pays for the brides bridal shower? ›

In short, the host is the one who pays for the bridal shower—or at least some of it. Most commonly, this is the maid of honor, but the couple's relatives, friends or even the to-be-weds themselves can all pitch in to cover the cost of the wedding shower.

Who gives bridal shower etiquette? ›

Traditional etiquette dictates that the maid of honor—not the mother of the bride—should host the shower.

What is etiquette for a bridal shower? ›

Since showers are intended for the bride's nearest and dearest, every shower guest must already be on the wedding guest list. Because it's understood that guests should bring a present to a shower, it's not appropriate to invite people whom you don't plan to include in the wedding.

What Colours to wear to a bridal shower? ›

Wear pastels, neutrals and bright colors to match the celebratory tone of the occasion. Floral prints are a great go-to. Wear something comfortable in case there are bridal shower games. Accentuate a neutral dress or top with bold shoes or accessories.

What is the difference between a wedding shower and a bridal shower? ›

The difference between bridal and wedding showers is pretty simple. The bridal shower is designed for just you and the girls while the wedding shower is a co-ed party where the bride and groom both get showered with gifts and love.

How many hours should bridal shower be? ›

Bridal showers typically last 2-4 hours and are not considered an all-day event. Although, depending on the type of shower you are hosting the time can vary. Most showers will either take place in the morning and serve as a brunch, or in the afternoon served with lunch or finger foods.

Is it okay to wear jeans to a bridal shower? ›

While jeans are seen as too casual for a typical bridal shower, if the dress code is casual, you can totally wear jeans. We recommend elevating with a dressy top and heels.

What time of day is bridal shower? ›

Pick the right time of day.

A bridal shower usually starts between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and lasts between two and four hours. If the bridal shower theme includes brunch, you'd want to host the event on the earlier side, while an afternoon tea would be on the later side.

What is the best dessert for a bridal shower? ›

French favorites like macarons and eclairs are beloved options for bridal showers, as are classic sweets like brownies, cupcakes, and cookies. For a brunch, try muffins, scones, or crêpes, and for a warm-weather soirée, consider frozen desserts like ice cream or sorbet.

Who traditionally pays for the bridal shower? ›

In short, the host is the one who pays for the bridal shower—or at least some of it. Most commonly, this is the maid of honor, but the couple's relatives, friends or even the to-be-weds themselves can all pitch in to cover the cost of the wedding shower.

What are the most popular dining styles for showers? ›

co*cktail or Finger Food Style: This style is popular for more casual or mingling events. Small bite-sized foods, appetizers, or finger foods are served, allowing guests to socialize and eat at the same time without the need for formal seating. 5. Brunch Style: Brunch showers are becoming increasingly popular.

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