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

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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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 is the best dessert for a bridal shower? ›

Simple and elegant desserts like cupcakes, cookies, and macarons are always a hit. Consider the theme: If the bridal shower has a theme, try to incorporate it into the desserts.

Do you serve cake at a bridal shower? ›

If you want to end the celebration with a show-stopping treat for guests to enjoy, you can also serve a bridal shower cake as a final sweet touch to the day. When it comes to the style of cake to serve, you have plenty of beautiful options to choose from.

What time should a bridal shower start? ›

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 a cheap food for a bridal shower? ›

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 are the most popular finger foods for parties? ›

Fun Finger Food Ideas for Kids
  • Pigs in a Blanket. Excite the kids at your event with the best finger foods for a party. ...
  • Chicken Tenders. Chicken tenders will always be one of the favorite finger food ideas for kids. ...
  • Mozzarella Sticks. ...
  • Chicken Taquitos. ...
  • Pepperoni Pizza Rolls. ...
  • Bean and Cheese Taquitos. ...
  • Fish Sticks. ...
  • Empanadas.
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How do you make a bridal shower not boring? ›

Go Somewhere Unique. You're not obligated to sit on the back patio or stake out your parents' country club. Head to a pasta-making class, boozy art class, vineyard, brewery, salon, beach or gorgeous restaurant to spice things up and make your shower feel extra special (and worth the trip for any out-of-town friends).

How many desserts do you need for a bridal shower? ›

You'll want to make sure you have a beautiful display, but, more importantly, you want to make sure you have enough for your guests to eat! The general rule of thumb is to calculate 3 mini desserts per person. So, if your guest count is 50 people, plan to order 150 mini desserts.

Who pays for the cake at a bridal shower? ›

Brides should not expect guests to pay for the shower. Generally, the bridal party, relative, or close friend will host the shower. If a group of people is hosting it, they will often split expenses among themselves for any decorations, food, games, and prizes.

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

A late morning or early afternoon shower might call for a brunch menu, while for a later afternoon shower, light refreshments like fruits, tea sandwiches, veggies and dip and lighter desserts fill the bill.

Who should not host a bridal shower? ›

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

What to bake 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.

Should a bridal shower be on a Saturday or Sunday? ›

A bridal shower is held two to six months before the wedding. Another request we see a lot from guests, is to host the event on a Saturday. Typically, we find that guests really enjoy a Saturday event versus a Sunday - the day of rest - where they can come and enjoy without feeling rushed to get home.

What is the best day of the week for a bridal shower? ›

Usually, bridal showers are held on a Saturday or a Sunday. However, as the wedding industry continues to modernize, some couples and shower hosts may opt for a Friday evening event. The day of the weekend you select can impact timing.

Do bridal showers usually have food? ›

Finger food is pretty much always expected at a bridal shower, and there are lots of ways to have fun with it. For example, incorporate your bridal shower theme into the food you provide for your guests.

Do you have to serve a meal at a bridal shower? ›

One of the most important tasks as a bridal shower host is deciding exactly what to feed your guests. If you're going to serve alcohol, you should offer food as well—but the exact menu depends on your event.

Who pays for food at bridal shower? ›

Brides should not expect guests to pay for the shower. Generally, the bridal party, relative, or close friend will host the shower. If a group of people is hosting it, they will often split expenses among themselves for any decorations, food, games, and prizes.

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