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

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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      Aww! Thank you! Enjoy the recipes!

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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.

What desserts are good for bridal showers? ›

21 Best Desserts for a Bridal Shower
  • Strawberry Daiquiri Cheesecake Bars. "This is a great cheesecake, and it really does taste like a strawberry daiquiri! ...
  • Lemon Tea Cookies. ...
  • Jello Cake. ...
  • Maple Krispie Cookies. ...
  • Carrot Cake Cupcakes. ...
  • Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies. ...
  • Greek Yogurt & Fruit Salad.

How do I make my bride feel special in the shower? ›

Include the bride's faves.

For example, you could serve up her favorite foods and signature drink, decorate in (or wear) her favorite color or reference a film or book she loves in the theme and décor. It's a fun way to make the bride feel extra special on her big day.

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 savory snacks for bridal shower? ›

The 53 Most Delish Bridal Shower Appetizers
  • Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta. John Komar. ...
  • Melon Prosciutto Skewers. Jonathan Boulton. ...
  • California Sushi Bites. Chelsea Lupkin. ...
  • Garlic Parmesan Pretzels. Jonathan Boulton. ...
  • Pesto-Ricotta Crostini. ...
  • Chicken Avocado Roll-Ups. ...
  • Zucchini Sushi. ...
  • Pineapple Salsa.
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What is traditional for a bridal shower? ›

At a bridal shower, guests will often bring gifts for the bride and her future spouse. These gifts are typically items that the couple will need for their new home together. The bride will open her gifts in front of the guests and often express her gratitude with a short speech.

How do you make a bridal shower not awkward? ›

Plan Activities

Offering something interactive and hands-on, or even hiring an outside pro like a sommelier or mixologist, is a great way to help guests who don't know each other feel more comfortable and welcome.

How many desserts for a bridal shower? ›

It's best practice to have about five different desserts at the bridal shower to account for guests wanting to try a little of everything.

What is a reasonable budget for a bridal shower? ›

That works out at $300 to $800 for a 20-person party but can go as high as $150 per person or $3,000 for a 20-person shower. Based on these estimates and an average bridal shower guest list of 35-50 people, a reasonable budget for a bridal shower is between $350 and $7,500.

How many hours should a 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.

What do you serve at a bridal shower at 1 pm? ›

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.

Do you serve food at a bridal shower? ›

Offer guests plenty of grazing options, like charcuterie spreads, fresh fruit and veggies, hand-held finger foods like crostini, tacos or small sandwiches, as well as a few sweet treats on a dessert table like bridal shower cake, cupcakes, ice cream, cheesecake or brownies.

What do guests bring to a bridal shower? ›

Typically, guests will bring smaller home items like a pair of coffee mugs or a throw blanket, wedding luxuries like a special getting-ready 'fit or cake-cutting set, or travel essentials they can use on their honeymoon. Think of items the couple probably wants to use sooner rather than later.

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