15 Creative Bridal Shower Food Ideas

Looking for bridal shower food ideas to satisfy your next party’s attendees? A bridal shower is a party for a soon-to-be bride that normally happens within several months of her wedding. The gathering centers on congratulating the bride on her impending nuptials, and typically involves gift giving—that is, “showering” the bride with gifts to prepare her for married life (similar to a baby shower). 

Whether you’re planning it for yourself or a friend or loved one, making the bridal shower a truly special and celebratory occasion is essential! And one of the most important elements of planning a festive gathering is the location where it’s taking place—the venue. Luckily, it’s easy to find top-notch bridal shower venues near you on Peerspace, which is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals. Consider searching the site for a venue that’ll take your bridal shower to the next level!

Now, since serving delicious food is another important way to make an event the best it can be, let’s get to the bridal shower food ideas!

1. Stacked wedding cake cookies

Why not start our list of bridal shower food ideas with a sweet treat that also happens to be perfectly suited to the bridal theme? We love mini versions of pretty much everything, and these stacked wedding cake cookies are no exception. They’re absolutely adorable, and they’re also surprisingly easy to make yourself.

2. Get creative with a charcuterie board

Charcuterie boards are all the rage lately, and it’s easy to see why. Not only are they fun and relatively easy to put together yourself, but they’re also a hit with guests. After all, who doesn’t love choosing from a wide assortment of cured meats, cheeses, crackers, and other delicious savory snacks? You seriously can’t go wrong with this bridal shower food idea.

3. Or a brunch board

We’re obsessed with this brunch board idea, which is similar to a charcuterie board, except instead of the usual meats and cheeses you’re providing your guests with breakfast options like bagels, waffles, and a variety of toppings for both. Yum!!!

4. Yogurt parfait bar

Allowing your guests to put together their own food options according to their particular preferences is a definite crowd-pleaser. And this yogurt parfait bar is one of the easiest ways to do it (as well as a great, healthy choice for a bridal shower brunch). Simply put out sliced fruit, yogurt, granola, and other toppings that go well with yogurt, and you’re done!

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5. Mini pancakes on skewers

While we’re on the topic of brunch ideas, how about these mini pancakes on skewers, topped with fruit? Just display them on a cute platter (see the post above for inspo) and serve them with a side of maple syrup and whipped cream!

6. Shrimp rolls

If you’re a big fan of lobster, you might have thought about serving lobster rolls at your bridal shower but found that this food choice was too expensive to serve to all your guests. If so, we’ve got a delicious alternative for you: these shrimp rolls. You can even use pre-cooked frozen shrimp for your shrimp salad to make the process extra easy.

7. Sheet pan quiche bites

Making several full sized quiches can be time consuming, especially if you make your own crust from scratch. But this sheet pan quiche recipe is an amazingly easy alternative that’s perfect for a larger group of people. It’s an ideal bridal shower food idea for a brunch, but it’s also an equally great high-protein appetizer for any time of day.

8. Customizable crostini

Slice up a baguette and toast it, then top the slices with a delicious combo of ingredients. Suggestions include mozzarella, tomato, and basil or sliced steak, blue cheese, Dijon, and arugula. But this is another chance to get creative as the host, so the sky’s the limit!

9. Lemon bar cupcakes

Cupcakes are the ideal dessert for a party. They’re easy to make, they look adorable, and they’re pre-portioned and totally portable. We love the idea of lemon bar cupcakes for a fun twist on a classic dessert.

10. Rosé raspberry sorbet mimosas

What about decadent and festive drink options? For these, all you’ll need is a bottle of sparkling Rosé, a pint of raspberry sorbet, and some fresh herbs, and the result will be an incredibly refreshing and delicious cocktail. 

11. Strawberry, lime, cucumber, mint-infused water

It’s important to offer festive non-alcoholic drink options at your bridal shower, especially if there’s going to be anyone there who you know won’t be drinking alcohol. This one pretty much feels like a day at the spa—it’s super refreshing and pretty to look at.

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12. Seven-layer bean dip

There’s a reason this recipe is an absolute classic for parties. It’s super tasty and satisfying, easy to prepare, and honestly, it’s a lot healthier than most party fare, containing a balanced combination of fiber- and protein-rich beans, veggies, guacamole (plenty of healthy fats), and more. 

13. Spanakopita bites

Finger foods are an excellent choice for parties like bridal showers, and these spanakopita bites also happen to be a delicious way to fit some greens into your bridal shower fare.

14. Cucumber tomato bites

Speaking of finger foods and tasty veggie options, we love this appetizer idea. They’re pretty, unbelievably easy to make, and a refreshing little bite to include among your bridal shower food options.

15. Sliders

OK, last but not least, if you’ve had enough of the veggie suggestions: how about sliders? You can customize these to your heart’s delight, and they’re a savory and satisfying choice when it comes to party snacks.

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