22 “Something Blue Before I Do" Bridal Shower Ideas to Save to Your Vision Board
Plus, everything you need to create a Pinterest-worthy event.
POV: You're scrolling through Pinterest searching for a theme for your upcoming event when you come across this idea: "Something Blue Before I Do" bridal shower. Immediate *save to board*. After compiling a few of your favorite ideas, you might be wondering how to bring your vision to life. That's where we come in. As your expert source on all things wedding planning-related, we'll help you every step of the way. Below, we've rounded up all the best ideas for a "something blue" bridal shower, including invitations, decor and more. You might find something old and something new to add to your vision board, and you can definitely count on finding something blue. (BTW: You can keep track of all your favorite "something blue" wedding shower ideas by clicking the heart feature on the top right hand corner of each photo. They'll save directly to your favorites folder on The Knot App.)
In this article: Invitations | Decorations | Ideas
"Something Blue Before I Do" Bridal Shower Invitations
Before the festivities can commence, you'll need to fill everyone in on the deets, like when and where the shower is taking place, and of course, that they should come wearing blue. That's where "something blue" bridal shower invitations come in. Anything blue will do, but we're biased towards the options available on The Knot Invitations (no surprise there.) Keep scrolling to check out five of our favorites.
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Vintage Bow Wedding Invitations
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These trendy invites are the perfect way to tie the theme together (pun intended). They each feature a delicate and romantic bow cascading along the length of the page, gently framing up the important info in the center.
Timeless Floral Wedding Invitations
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These elegant invitations are guaranteed to rid you of the blues. They feature an array of gorgeous details, such as delicate inky florals and a classic serif typography. Choose from a variety of different trim shapes and paper types to customize them to your liking.
Hand Drawn Cake Wedding Invitations
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These bridal shower "something blue" invitations are designed to look hand-drawn, so they'll be all the more sentimental to the receiver. Playful illustrations of a wedding cake, sparkling champagne and clinking glasses will instantly grab their attention and motivate them to RSVP.
Elegant Antique Toile Frame Wedding Invitations by Bridgerton
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Any fan of Bridgerton will rejoice upon receiving one of these invitations from The Bridgerton x The Knot collection. Their regal design features delicate, toile-inspired line work, regal serif typography and blossoming details.
Minimal Floral Wedding Invitations
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Our love for these invites is certainly blooming. They feature a simple design adorned with botanical details—what's not to love? Choose from eight different color combinations to send your something blue crew.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Decorations
Planning a "Something Blue Before I Do" bridal shower is arguably one of the easiest bridal shower themes to accomplish. All you have to do is deck out your party location with whichever shade(s) of blue the guest of honor desires. Below are eight things you can buy to incorporate blue at the bride-to-be's celebration.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Sign
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This stunning bridal shower welcome sign is a sure way to make a good first impression on guests. Place it outside of the event space to guide everyone towards the entrance. That way, you won't have to have a designated greeter.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Game
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Bridal shower games are a must for any event, and fortunately you don't need a ton of materials to take part in them. This trivia game from Amazon is a fun way to find out who knows the most about the bride-to-be. To encourage a bit of friendly competition, be sure to have a few bridal shower game prizes on hand for the winners.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Balloons
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Balloons are an easy way to make any event feel more festive. The pastel blue garland kit has 89 pieces and according to reviews, it offers a "hassle-free setup." Hang the balloons in a straight line or curve them for an arch effect. Either way, your guests will love posing for photos in front of them.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Disposable Tableware Set
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When planning a bridal shower, you can't forget the essentials like plates, napkins, cups and cutlery. Save time (and money) by opting for this all-inclusive set that includes everything you need to make serving a breeze. (It comes with several different sizes of plates so you're covered for the appetizers, main course and dessert.)
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Menus
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Hosting a bridal shower brunch or dinner party? Adding menus to the place setting of each guest is an adorable detail that definitely won't go unnoticed. We love these blue bow-themed menus that match the invites we highlighted earlier on.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Banner
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Create a DIY photo backdrop for your "something blue before I say I do" bridal shower using this easy-to-assemble banner. Not only is it perfectly on-theme, but it also costs just $12, making it an ideal option for those looking for shower ideas on a budget.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Tablecloth
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Tablecloths have the power to transform your entire space, and this option from LoveShackFancy is proof. It seamlessly brings the bridal shower blue theme to life through its unique flower and ribbon pattern. Made from 100% cotton, we can guarantee you'll love it for years to come.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Candle Holder Set
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Instantly elevate your tablescape with the help of some elegant bridal shower centerpieces, like these vintage-inspired blue candlesticks. They may look like a total splurge, but a set of 12 costs just $30. Customers loved them so much that they reused them for their wedding.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Accessories
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No bridal shower checklist is complete without something special for the guest of honor to wear. Lucky for you, we found a set of accessories that has all the essentials. It comes complete with an embroidered hair bow, a sash and a stylish pair of baby blue sunnies. You get all that for less than $40.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Favor Bags
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Send your guests off in style with these adorable bridal shower favor bags in hand. They're completely customizable and have enough space to fit a variety of different bridal shower favors like candy, self-care products and even a thank you card.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Ideas to Inspire
Want to see some blue wedding shower decorations in action? You've come to the right place. Below, we've rounded up 10 of our favorite ways people put the blue in "I Do." Be sure to save your favorites on The Knot App so you can share them with your bridal shower planner later on. (BTW: If you're looking for a bridal shower to help bring your vision to life, you can find one on The Knot Vendor Marketplace.)
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Cake
Here's a "something blue" idea that's sweet-as-can-be: Surprise the to-be-wed with a gorgeous bridal shower cake like this one. (You can save this photo to share with your wedding cake baker as inspo.) It will look amazing in photos, and more importantly, it will taste delicious.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Bar
We're seriously obsessed with this unique bridal shower idea. Create a custom bar setup at the shower to serve guests the bride's drink of choice. It could be something classic, like a cocktail, or something out of the ordinary, like boba tea (pictured above.)
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Favors
Bid your guest adieu from the blue theme bridal shower with a small gift or favor. Even something as simple as a candle wrapped in a blue box can create lasting memories. Each time they light it, they'll be transported back to that special day.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Place Settings
If you have the patience to spend time perusing your local thrift stores leading up to the event, you just might stumble upon some serious treasures, like vintage blue china. Of course, if time is a constraint, there are plenty of gorgeous blue place settings available to purchase online.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Macarons
These custom blue macarons are too pretty to eat (but that wouldn't stop us from having a taste.) When planning the menu for the bridal shower, ask your local bakery about the different blue desert options they offer. Something unique and special is almost always a conversation starter.
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Cocktails
So, we covered the bar situation, but what about the drinks themselves? Well, if you want to double-down on the blue bridal shower theme, you can serve blue signature cocktails to guests. One idea we love is placing a piece of blue cotton candy on top of a glass of champagne. When the cotton candy is dropped in, the whole drink will turn blue!
"Something Blue" Bridal Shower Dog Attire
This certainly isn't necessary, but if the to-be-wed and their furry friend are inseparable, ask them if they would like the pooch to attend. A blue dog outfit is a thoughtful gift and it also adds to the theme in an adorable way.
Additional reporting by Chapelle Johnson.
