💍 The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Beautiful Bridal Shower in 2025
💍 The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Beautiful Bridal Shower in 2025
By Events on Citrus – Braeside, Melbourne
Planning a bridal shower and not sure where to begin? Whether you’re the maid of honour, a close friend, or even the bride herself — this guide is full of stunning ideas, thoughtful touches, and current trends that will make the day unforgettable.
At Events on Citrus, we’ve hosted hundreds of showers and celebrations, and we’re here to help you make yours effortless and elegant from start to finish.
🌸 1. Host a High Tea with a Luxe Twist
There’s something timeless about a beautifully styled afternoon tea — and in 2025, it’s all about elevating the experience.
Think champagne spritzes, vintage teacups, and towers of mini desserts.
Top ideas:
- Styled tea tables with floral centrepieces
- Gourmet scones, tartlets, finger sandwiches
- Personalised menus and name tags
- Add a spritz or cocktail station for a modern twist
💡 Did you know? At Events on Citrus, we offer all-inclusive high tea packages — fully styled, catered and coordinated.
🍸 2. Add Interactive Elements like Cocktail or Spritz Stations
Make it fun and memorable with a hands-on drink station where guests can mix their own cocktails or customise a bubbly spritz.
Make it extra special:
- Signature cocktails named after the bride
- Floral ice cubes or edible glitter
- Champagne towers or custom bar menus
This is a beautiful way to break the ice and get the party going!
🧁 3. Dessert Tables & Edible Favours
Who doesn’t love a sweet treat? A gorgeous dessert bar not only satisfies everyone’s sweet tooth but also doubles as your decor!
Include:
- Personalised cookies or cupcakes
- Mini pavlovas, cake jars or chocolate-dipped strawberries
- Edible guest favours (wrapped and ready to go)
Want an interactive touch? Try a cupcake decorating station, or paint your cake, fun and delicious!
🌿 4. Trending: Wildflower & Garden-Inspired Styling
This year’s biggest styling trend is all about soft, whimsical details — like wildflowers, natural textures, and dreamy neutral tones
Styling ideas:
- Flower crown-making stations
- Pressed flower signage and table decor
- Linen runners, dried florals, and soft lighting
Our styling team at Events on Citrus can create this entire aesthetic for you — florals, signage, and all.
🕊️ 5. Meaningful Keepsakes & Photo Moments
Bridal showers are about celebrating friendship, love, and the journey ahead. Include moments that make memories last.
Sentimental ideas:
- “Letters to the Bride” station
- Polaroid photo guestbook or video messages
- Wish jars or DIY charm bracelets
- Custom games, trivia or advice cards
Add a styled backdrop for the perfect photo ops — we can provide balloons, signage, florals, or shimmer walls to match your theme.
📍 Host at Our Place or Yours
Whether you want a styled event in our Braeside venue or you’d prefer to celebrate at home or in a private space, we’ve got options to suit.
At Events on Citrus, we offer:
✅ Venue hire in a coastal-inspired, private setting
✅ All-inclusive packages with food, styling, coordination and clean-up
✅ Off-site packages where we bring everything to you
✅ Custom additions like floral styling, bar setups, games & more
🎉 Let’s Plan a Shower to Remember
Planning a bridal shower should be exciting — not stressful. Let us take care of the details while you focus on celebrating the bride-to-be.
🎀 No event is too small — from intimate teas to larger gatherings
🎂 Custom packages available
🕊️ We support and collaborate with other local small businesses
💌 Enquire early — dates fill fast during bridal season!
💌 Ready to start planning?
Contact us today to receive our Bridal & High Tea Packages or book a walkthrough of our venue.