Our Coziest Bridal Shower Ideas For Hosting a Party at Home

Some ladies want a big bridal shower bash, but that level of partying and expense is certainly not for everyone. If you or someone you love is brainstorming bridal shower ideas at home for the coziest and sweetest celebration, you've come to the right place. We know that planning such a party can feel a bit daunting during the engagement season, so hopefully this unique and chill list of ideas can help calm some nerves and get some at home bridal shower ideas flowing.

In this story:

• Simple At-Home Bridal Shower Ideas
• At-Home Bridal Shower Decoration Ideas
• At-Home Bridal Shower Themes
• At-Home Bridal Shower Food Ideas

Simple At-Home Bridal Shower Ideas

When hosting a party in your own home, you already have a long list to prepare when it comes to cleaning and tidying your living space. That's why simple bridal shower ideas at home are often best. Just a few small but personal touches can easily make a bridal shower one of the highlights of someone's engagement.

Host a Garden Tea Party

If you have some outdoor space at your at-home bridal shower, utilize it for a quaint garden tea party. Use vintage tea cups, saucers and pots amongst fresh flowers to put attendees at ease while they sip their tea of choice and celebrate the bride-to-be.

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Put on a Yard Game Tournament

Many guests of honor can feel quickly overwhelmed as the center of attention, which is why having bridal shower games to play can help alleviate some of the pressure felt by the bride-to-be. Consider setting up a few yard games, like cornhole and four-in-a-row, in a simple tournament for the girls to entertain themselves during the celebration.

Make-Your-Own Bouquets

Everything is better with fresh flowers, and bridal showers are no exception. After ladies have had a bite to eat and given their well-wishes to the bride, gather around and make your own bouquet together to take home and enjoy. This is one of our favorite bridal shower at home ideas because it allows people to create something together and build lasting memories of this sweet time before vows are exchanged.

Bake Family Favorites Together

Bridal showers often have many extended family members in attendance and are a time when generations get to mingle a bit. Consider asking grandma or another beloved family member to teach everyone how to make a family recipe together. Bonus points if you frame the recipe for the bride to hang in her future kitchen!

Learn to Embroider Together

Not all skills can be picked up in an afternoon, but most people can learn the basics of embroidery with a simple kit and a few instructions. Have a craft table set up for the bride's friends and family to try their hand at needlepoint while they share their favorite stories about the bride-to-be.

Charcuterie Board Making

Many people find hosting a party, such as a bridal shower, a little daunting. To ease that discomfort and keep hands occupied, let everyone put together their own charcuterie boards. You can hire someone to teach you how to make unique designs or head to YouTube for a bit of inspiration. In the end, everyone will have learned a new skill and have their own snack to enjoy.

Loose-Leaf Tea Blending

Perhaps the bride-to-be is a tea lover? If you're hosting an at-home bridal shower, set up a table with a variety of loose-leaf tea options for guests to blend together and experiment with. Maybe you can even help the bride come up with her own signature blend.

Hold a Slideshow Presentation Bridal Shower Party

In case you have not heard, people are still making PowerPoints. But unlike your 9th grade English class, these are actually fun. Ask a few close friends or family members to put together a five-minute presentation on a topic, such as the strangest places to get married or the history of a particular wedding tradition, and present it to the party guests.

Create-Your-Own Candles

There are plenty of simple DIY candle-making kits on the market these days, and we think an at home bridal shower would be the perfect place to try one. Experimenting with different scents might even lead to a new favorite candle.

See Who Can Make the Best Toilet Paper Wedding Dress

This bridal shower game is an oldie but a goodie for a reason. Not many people want to get wrapped up in toilet paper in public, which is why it is the perfect game for an at home bridal shower. Have teams wrap a few volunteers in toilet paper to create the most beautiful wedding gown, and have the guest of honor vote for the best one.

Cozy Up By a Campfire

One of the perks of an at-home bridal shower is not having to follow the rules of a venue or restaurant. So, perhaps it's time to break out the matches and kindling and host an evening bridal shower by the campfire. With marshmallows and hot chocolate, everyone is sure to be cozy and comfortable at this laid-back get-together.

Host a Bridal Book Exchange

Many brides-to-be that prefer to celebrate at home may enjoy the idea of a bridal shower book exchange. Not only does this take the pressure off of everyone only watching them open presents, but it gives more introverted guests a perfectly good reason to steal away and read in a corner for a few minutes during the party.

Cocktail Competition

When out and about on the town, most people are not allowed behind the bar. That's why we think you should take advantage of an at-home bridal shower by setting up a full bar, complete with plenty of labeled ingredients, for guests to compete to make the best celebratory cocktail. Of course, the bride gets to choose the winner, although we think everybody benefits from this at home bridal shower idea.

Paint and Sip

Getting guests involved in an activity is one of the best ways to get introverts talking and people a little hesitant to engage enthralled in something. If you add in a bit of bubbly, this process often goes quicker. So, set up a few drinks while guests paint a small canvas, wooden picture frame or even a coaster to celebrate their friendship with the bride.

Bring in the Beauty Experts

Many people love the idea of getting all dolled up but don't quite know where to start. If your guest of honor is like this, she may love inviting makeup artists in to give makeovers during the bridal shower.

At-Home Bridal Shower Decoration Ideas

While opening up your home to host a bridal shower is already one of the sweetest ways to show the bride how much you love her, adding a few key decorations will really put the gesture over the top. Any of these simple bridal shower decor ideas for an at home soirée will surely put a smile on her face.

Floral Bridal Shower Backdrop

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This burgundy and blush backdrop with hints of navy is an excellent floral piece that goes with a variety of bridal shower themes, such as a springtime tea party. Personalized with the party date and bride-to-be's name, this luscious and cozy design is just waiting to welcome guests to an at-home bridal shower.

Bride-To-Be Sparkle Banner 3-Pack

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At home bridal showers often have more small spaces to decorate, such as tables and mantles, than a larger venue with big, open walls. Fill up these little spots with various banners, like this trio which includes a spot for photos of the couple and two sparkly pink phrases celebrating the impending marriage.

Rose Gold Bridal Shower Decor Kit

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If you need a good starting point when planning out an at home bridal shower, consider using a party decoration kit. It includes a foil backdrop, a myriad of balloons and a banner. The 34-piece rose gold set is a steal for the amount of joy it brings.

Acrylic Customized Name Cake Topper

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A cake topper can take a dessert table from meh to marvelous, especially if it has been customized for the couple. This elegant cake accent piece uses modern font and timeless colors to create a classic topper that can be saved for future needs or even the wedding cake.

Personalized Paper Coasters

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One important part of hosting a party at home is ensuring everything inside is safe and protected from unwanted wear and tear. Personalized paper coasters are an excellent way to keep wooden furniture free of marks while showing the guest of honor you thought of all the small touches to make her day just right.

Botanical Bridal Shower Signs

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Having small signs here and there helps guests know what is going on, from where to put gifts to which drinks are available for the taking. This set of five bridal shower signs leads attendees to the right place, all while being downright adorable with gold and green accents.

At-Home Bridal Shower Themes

When dreaming up the perfect at home bridal shower, things like cozy blankets, good books and a spectacular cup of tea come to mind. Whatever theme you pick, it should create a relaxed vibe where anyone and everyone feels welcome to sit back and celebrate the bride's next season of life.

Choose a Family Traditions

One of the best parts of hosting a bridal shower at home is the ability to use a space and things the bride is already comfortable with. This might include some family traditions, such as making dumplings or processing some plants from the garden in the height of summer. Consider what family traditions the bride has and theme her shower around those for a truly personal celebration.

Jane Austen

Whether the bride-to-be loves "Pride and Prejudice" or "Sense and Sensibility," we love the idea of a Jane Austen bridal shower. To pull this off, ask everyone to wear a floor-length dress, make a playlist from the movie soundtracks and decorate the tea table with some vintage beeswax candlesticks.

Celebrate the Season

Let the time of year, such as the summer solstice or the fall harvest, lead the way when it comes to picking a theme. You can use decorations that aren't necessarily for a bridal shower and can be gifted to the bride to adorn her future home afterward, such as fall-colored leaf wreaths or "Let It Snow" signs. This is also one of the best ways to incorporate themed bridal shower ideas at home without going all out on single-use decorations for a highly specific theme.

Scooped Up

Many people's favorite place to be is curled up on their couch with a pint of ice cream, and support that 100 percent! Use the bride-to-be's love for all things cozy and delicious as the inspiration for a "She's Been Scooped Up" party. Bring a few extra fluffy blankets and spunky ice cream varieties and you are all set.

Pay It Forward

For many introverts, the thought of a party centered on them may be overwhelming. So, instead, center the party around giving back. While you can definitely still shower the bride with gifts, have a few minutes where guests learn about a charity or nonprofit near and dear to the bride's heart as a way to take the attention off of her.

At-Home Bridal Shower Food Ideas

From cleaning and decorating to prepping the food, there's so much to do when hosting a bridal shower at home. Get ahead on the checklist by hiring someone to create a gorgeous bridal shower cake before the big day, although you can certainly put in your two cents on what words or decorations the bridal shower cake should have. Perusing our list of the best bridal shower at home food ideas will also kickstart your journey to hosting a celebration that is everything an introvert or homebody would want.

Mimosa Bar

Fruit, a little bubbly and some cute glasses are all you need to pull off a mimosa bar. Allow guests to mix their own drink by setting out bowls of raspberries and blueberries alongside the champagne and orange juice for a bit of interactive fun.

Personalized Smoothie Bowls

Another unique bridal shower food idea is a personal smoothie bowls. Prepare two or three smoothie mixes ahead of time, then allow guests to decorate their bowls with granola, seeds, fresh fruit and other treats for a refreshing spin on brunch.

Cupcake Decorating

Everyone loves a good artistic outlet, especially one you can eat. Set out a few cupcake decorating items for ladies at the bridal shower to flex their creative side by icing and adorning cupcakes. Extra points for funny or unique designs that make the bride smile!

DIY Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie boards are all the rage right now, although making one that appeals to both the eye and the palette is truly a learned skill. Print out some directions or find a video that teaches a few fun prosciutto folds and let guests make their own charcuterie board during the bridal shower. This is both a fun learning activity and a delectable snack.

Ice Cream Sandwich Bar

Many people have seen an ice cream sundae bar, but have you ever been to an ice cream sandwich bar? This is one of our favorite bridal shower desserts. Have an assortment of sturdy cookies, ice cream and sprinkles for guests to put together their own frozen delicacy.