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A bridal shower is always such a sweet and special gathering. Family and friends get to show their love for the bride-to-be in ways that mean the most to them all. And serving favorite goodies and desserts is definitely one of them. But how to elevate these to celebration-level for a bridal shower? By setting up an eye-catching dessert table!
DIY-able, you ask? Definitely! The secret is to decide on a specific look for your dessert table, and work around that with your choice of display elements, decorations, and even the sweet treats to be served. And lucky you, we found 6 lovely examples, where we point out doable tips from each one. Sure to get you excited to assemble your own bridal shower dessert display!
Tips for a DIY Bridal Shower Dessert Table
Whether you’ll be homebaking the pastries and sweets or combining them with store bought goodies, presentation is what will make them party-ready. Here are easy tips to help you!
Tip #1 – Pick a pretty color palette. Having a clear color focus unifies your dessert table in the easiest way possible. This pink and gold theme from Monika Boch, for example, pulls the array of treats together even as varied as they are.
Tip #2 – Make it visually interesting and appealing. Avoid having everything set out on flat trays and platters. Create a multi-level display, like this one featured on Crate and Barrel, by using varied display and serve ware. Combine cake stands, a tiered pastry rack, a covered cheese board, a candy jar, and more.
Tip #3 – Surprise with a minimalist look. If traditional bridal showers tend to be floral and frilly, why not go with a clean, crisp vibe? Check out this all-white dessert table we found on By Jen Rose. Easy yet elegant!
Tip #4 – Go for homemade and heartwarming. If you’ll be hosting the bridal shower in a family home, capture the love as in this charming dessert display from Penny’s Food Blog. Set out homebaked treats on serve ware you already have on hand for special occasions, and decorate with framed photos and a sweet pennant banner.
Tip #5 – Create a chic air with glass and some glitter. Instantly up the glam factor of even the simplest confections and candies by presenting them in clear glass containers and crystal ware. We got the idea from this glittery display from Classy on the Run. And those white plates and bowls saying “Happily Ever After,” “Best Day Ever” and “I Do” are bridal shower-perfect, too!
BONUS TIP (#6)!
Channel the romance with lace. In this case, it’s a large and lovely white lace table cloth that sets the scene for this bridal shower dessert bar from My Sweet Array. If you have an heirloom piece like this – or even a lace runner or table napkins – take this occasion to show them off!
Ready now to decorate that bridal shower dessert table? We knew these tips and ideas would get you inspired. Enjoy!