11 Elegant Bridal Shower Ideas During COVID

A bridal shower during COVID times can still be just as exciting and fun as in pre-pandemic times. Use these 11 elegant bridal shower ideas during COVID to host a party that’s a perfect mix of promising both elegance and safety!

1. Book a pandemic-friendly venue on Peerspace

The best way to start the party off on the right foot is with a jaw-dropping venue that all the guests (whether virtual or in-person) are sure to love! Search Peerspace for venues that offer amazing A/V equipment (that allow guests to join from afar seamlessly) and large, airy spaces that all the guests feel safe in (or an outdoor Peerspace venue!). With Peerspace, you can rest easy knowing the space you booked is clean and sanitized before you arrive, so all you have to worry about is having a great time!

2. A carefully curated guest list

If you choose to host an in-person bridal shower, limiting the guest list can be challenging! A simple way to keep things small might be to invite the bridal party and any female family members that are very hands-on with the wedding planning. Don’t feel obligated to invite significant others of family members or more distant family members. If the guest list numbers seem to be climbing to an unmanageable amount, consider hosting two bridal showers instead! 

3. Set up a Zoom option

Just because everyone can’t join in person doesn’t mean they can’t be involved in the bridal shower! Include virtual guests in your bridal shower ideas during COVID by hooking up the big screen and some quality audio equipment to video conferencing software. Peerspace offers plenty of great spaces with quality A/V equipment to make sure all the virtual guests feel part of the fun!

4. Drive-by congrats

Another fun way to involve guests that can’t join the party in person is with a drive-by congratulations! Schedule a time during the party for all the bridal shower guests to gather on the front porch or sidewalk. Then, surprise the bride with all her friends and family driving by with well wishes!

5. A surprise guest

The guest list may be pretty short, but there is still enough room for one special guest — the groom! Invite the groom to be near the end of the party to surprise the bride. This is the perfect time for one last activity — opening presents! This is an excellent way for the couple to offer a heartfelt thanks to guests for their thoughtful gifts.

6. Single serving snacks

Offer treats, meals, and snacks that don’t involve touching someone else’s food or touching the same serving utensils. Instead of a buffet, opt for dishes served ready to go! Instead of a cake, go for cupcakes, and instead of bowls of snacks like muddy buddies, trail mix, and fruits — have individually packaged goodie bags filled with snacks for each guest. And if you need some help, Peerspace Concierge can help you find a caterer that offers COVID-friendly food options near you!

7. Cut down on cutlery

Cut down on the hand-to-hand contact by using disposable plates and cutlery. A bonus is this will also make your after-party clean-up much more manageable! You can also keep you environmentally-friendly conscious clean by buying biodegradable silverware and plates made from cornstarch, bamboo, avocado seed, pasta and other fun and eco-friendly materials!

8. Favors for forgetters

At least one guest will forget their mask, another will forget their hand sanitizer, and yet another guest will keep leaving their glass around the house and forgetting where they put it! To make sure all your bridal shower ideas during COVID go to plan — plan out your party favors with the forgetful folks in mind! Make a party favor gift basket for each guest and in it include a little bottle of hand sanitizer, a cute bridal shower themed mask, a bottle of water and a champagne flute personalized with their name!

9. A breath of fresh air

The best bridal shower ideas during COVID are outdoor ones! Everyone can feel an extra layer of security with all the fun and games being outdoors. If the weather is a bit on the chillier side, remember to rent or buy propane heaters to keep everyone warm and keep them well spaced apart, so everyone doesn’t have to crowd around. Many Peerspace venues come with heaters, firepits and outdoor fireplaces as well — so you don’t have to rent or buy your own.

10. Memories in music

Not everyone may make it to the bridal shower in person during COVID, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be a part of the festivities. Ask all of your friends and family to send you a song that makes them think of you that you can play at the shower. You’ll end up with a great playlist for the bridal shower, and you’ll remember all the people who love and support you and your marriage, even if they couldn’t make it to the shower in person.

11. A bird’s eye view

You don’t have to squeeze everyone close together for photos of the bridal shower. Opt for drone photos instead! You’ll be able to capture all the fun, activities, and action of your bridal shower from above, so no one feels the need to cram in close to fit in the frame!

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