We’ve curated the best bridal shower brunch ideas on a budget to help you host a great event your family and friends will remember forever!
Hosting a bridal shower is a great way to show how much you care, but if you’re on a budget, finding inexpensive party ideas isn’t always easy.
That’s why we love to do an affordable bridal shower brunch theme instead of a sit-down meal.
Who throws the bridal shower?
The maid of honor, best friends, or bridesmaids are traditionally the one or ones to host the bridal shower.
It’s a good idea to talk with the rest of the bridal party and close family members to plan the party together.
This way you all know what is going on and can set up specific tasks as you plan the rest of the party.
Pick a date, time, and venue
A bridal shower is a special occasion that takes careful planning, but they are also so much fun!
When should a bridal shower be held?
Traditionally, a bridal shower should be between 2 weeks and 2 months before the wedding.
We like a bridal brunch in the late morning or early afternoon.
Choosing a venue
When it comes to picking a venue, you want to make sure you have enough space for everyone.
Since bridal shower budgets can be small, we suggest someone’s home, or seeing if a restaurant has some great brunch specials and a party room. Sometimes you can rent the room for the price of food.
If you’re a member of a church, another one of our bridal shower brunch ideas on a budget is to see if a church has an activity room. If so, they usually offer it free to church members.
Choose a Theme or Color Palette
When it comes to bridal shower ideas on a budget, we prefer to choose a color palette over a set theme. This can help keep extra costs down, and the right colors can really set the mood for your event all by themselves.
We have a great guide on a Citrus Bridal Shower theme you may like as well!
Bridal Shower Decorations
You don’t need a ton of bridal shower decorations to make the event special.
Fresh flowers in mason jars are an easy way to make any event feel more special. We look at grocery stores for specials on fresh flowers to save money, as well as, choosing in-season flowers and inexpensive fillers like baby’s breath.
Vintage books, tablecloths, and tea lights are also great additions that are inexpensive and fun to play with! The people planning the party may have some they can lend for the event. If not, you can check places like community centers, Facebook marketplace, and Goodwill to save money without sacrificing style.
Another idea is to use old photographs of the couple as centerpieces on the table. This helps everyone go down memory lane, and it can also save so much money by skipping large centerpieces.
Invitations
If you’re trying to save money, you may consider skipping paper invitations — especially if the bride isn’t super traditional.
You could email or text the details (Date, time, location, dress code, and where the couple is registered) instead of mailing invitations.
If the bridal shower guest list includes older people, you could reserve a few paper invitations to send to them.
When do you send bridal shower invitations?
You want to send bridal shower invitations out 4 to 6 weeks before the event. It’s also recommended to ask guests to RSVP to help you plan the right amount of seating and food.
Plan Your Bridal Brunch Menu
You can also save money on your hosting duties with the help of these amazing homemade desserts, breakfast recipes, and drinks.
Bridal Shower Brunch Ideas on a Budget
We have the best finger foods and sweet treats to feed a crowd, as well as, pretty pink drinks! You will love these bridal shower brunch ideas on a budget!
The best part? These ideas don't have to cost a lot of money! They’re perfect for a party on a budget.
This easy Rosé Sangria with Vodka is perfect for a party! It’s refreshing, sweet, and oh-so-pretty in pink! We love all of the fresh fruit in it, and a pitcher is ready in just 5 minutes!
If you're looking for a mimosa without orange juice, this strawberry mimosa recipe is perfect! Plus the color looks so pretty for a bridal tea party or shower!
Your bridal shower guests will love the selection of mixers in this beverage bar from The Art of Food and Wine.
Combine bubbly champagne with fresh fruit to make this delicious cocktail recipe from Dinner at the Zoo.
Let your bridal shower guests mix their own bloody Marys with this idea for a bloody Mary bar from Pizzazzerie.
Shape your donuts into hearts to create a cute snack to serve your bridal shower guests with this fun recipe from Butternut and Sage.
Combine ham and cheese with a delicious onion spread to create these flavorful mini sandwiches!
Packed with veggies and cheese, these easy egg bites from Princess Pinky Girl are the perfect mini snacks to serve at your brunch.
Serve this whipped strawberry butter from Food Banjo with bagels for a pretty pop of color on your brunch food table.
Let your bridal shower guests have some fun topping their own waffles with this cute waffle charcuterie board idea from Fantabulosity.
You can't go wrong by serving these classic cucumber sandwiches from Small Town Woman at your bridal shower.
The delicious combination of sweet strawberries and tart lemons in these strawberry scones recipe from The Anthony Kitchen is sure to be a hit with your party guests.
All the flavor of an everything bagel without the mess, these easy bagel and cream cheese bites from The Sassy Foodie are a delicious bite-sized brunch recipe.
Your party guests are sure to love these cute cookie cups packed with fresh fruit from Bitz and Giggles.
Prepare a classic berry parfait in a trifle bowl to feed a crowd at your shower with this no bake recipe from Cook in Canuck.
Your brunch guests will love the savory flavors in these prosciutto and asparagus puff pastries from Our Love Language is Food.
Use a premade pancake mix to make this quick and easy pancake Bundt cake from Sunglow Kitchen for your shower guests to enjoy.
Prepared with fresh blueberries and topped with a sweet lemon icing, these lemon blueberry cupcakes from 3 Boys and a Dog are a yummy dessert to serve your shower guests.
Create an adorable display for your bridal shower with these cute mini pancake skewers from Viral Recipes.
The flakey dough and cream cheese filling in these blueberry cream cheese Danishes from Butter Your Biscuit are topped with fresh blueberries.
Fill homemade crepes with fresh fruit and Nutella with this easy recipe from Dinner at the Zoo.
You only need eight simple ingredients to make these delicious smoked salmon canapes with cream cheese spread from Nibble and Dine.
These easy drop biscuits from On My Kids Plate are filled with fresh blueberries and topped with a sweet glaze.
Your party guests will love the combination of sweet and salty flavors in these bacon cinnamon rolls from Aubrey's Kitchen.
Create a pretty display of fruit for your bridal shower with these instructions on how to make a fruit charcuterie board from Chenee Today.
These savory puff pastry straws from Beyond the Chicken Coop are stuffed with parmesan cheese and topped with poppy seeds.
Make a Starbucks copycat for your shower guests with this recipe for lemon loaf from Love From the Oven.
You only need two ingredients to make these quick and easy cherry cinnamon rolls from The Country Chic Cottage.
Your party guests will love the combination of creamy brie and sweet jam in these simple puff pastry bites from Simply Scrumptious Eats.
These cute mini sour cream Bundt cakes from Vintage Kitchen Notes are an adorable bite-sized dessert to serve your shower guests.
Since you can prepare these cute tea sandwiches from Weekday Pescatarian ahead of time, they're a great way to speed up the prep work of your DIY bridal shower.
These Russian Tea Cakes from Desserts on a Dime are buttery on the inside and coated with powdered sugar on the outside.
This Hash Brown Casserole from The Cozy Cook tastes just like the real Cracker Barrel recipe and is easy to make with just 6 ingredients!
These delicious Raspberry Lemon Muffins from Cuisine and Travel feature a coconut crumble to help balance the tartness of the raspberries and lemon inside each bite.
Serve your shower guests their own individual cheesecakes with these cute cheesecake pudding jars from Walking on Sunshine.
Save money without giving up flavor by making your own macarons at home with these step by step instructions from Partylicious.
Topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream frosting, these fun cupcakes from Vintage Kitchen Notes taste just like strawberry shortcake.
Since these homemade lemon pancakes are topped with an Earl Grey creme, this recipe from Food Worth Feed is a great option for brunch.
Your brunch guests will love these crispy smashed breakfast potatoes topped with bacon aioli from The Feast Local.
Serve a classic brunch recipe at your bridal shower with this simple recipe for cinnamon coffee cake from Baking Beauty.
Made with a quick homemade pastry dough and filled with a vanilla infused custard, these egg custard tarts from Aleka's Get Together are a fancy treat that takes minimal effort to prepare!
Filled with bacon, sausage, and eggs, these easy breakfast sliders from Love from the Oven are perfect for a brunch party.
Since these strawberry Danishes from Stephanie's Sweets use frozen puff pastry, cream cheese filling, and strawberries, they're quick and easy to make.
With the help of crescent roll dough, you can make these bite-sized mini cinnamon rolls from Fantabulocity with just a few minutes of prep work.
All the flavors of French toast in a piece of fudge, this sweet treat from Dancing Through the Rain is a great choice for your dessert buffet.
Speed up the prep work of your shower desserts with these cheesecake phyllo cups from Profusion Curry, which can be made in the oven or air fryer.
This Raspberry and White Chocolate Loaf Cake from Live to Sweet is a tender white chocolate pound cake topped with a scrumptious raspberry glaze!
Cream horns are a delicious little pastry created in the shape of a cone. Usually made using puff pastry, these pastries from Marcellina in Cucina can be filled with anything you like.
Shrimp Deviled Eggs from Foxes Love Lemons are a decadent but easy twist on a classic. With just mayo, mustard, Old Bay seasoning and shrimp, hard boiled eggs are transformed into a finger food perfect for brunch.
Use mini waffles and chicken tenders to make these quick and easy sliders from Food Folks and Fun for your shower.
Games & Activities
Depending on your bride, bridal shower games may or may not even need to be considered. You can always do a bridal brunch or tea party without any games. The activity could be opening gifts.
A great brunch and a DIY mimosa bar may be just the right amount of fun for some brides!
With that said, if you have a large party of people bridal shower games can help them mingle and get to know one another while they enjoy their good food and drinks.
The Newlywed Game, couple trivia, mad libs, wedding Pictionary, or a scavenger hunt can all be fun bridal shower brunch ideas on a budget.
We also like the idea of having guests write down their best advice on love and marriage and placing them in a box for the bride.
Bridal Shower Favors
Since you’re reading about bridal shower ideas on a budget, party favors may be left off your list.
Should you give a party favor for a bridal shower?
Bridal party favors are completely optional. If you choose to include a party favor, a small gift or edible treat is a great option. You could also take polaroids or set up a photo-booth and the picture would be the party favor.
With the help of these bridal shower brunch ideas, you can put together an amazing menu, as well as find some bridal shower games and party favors, for your celebration without breaking the bank.
From delectable desserts to classy cocktails, you’ll find everything you need to host a beautiful bridal brunch menu for your favorite bride’s big day.
If you like these bridal shower brunch ideas on a budget, you may also like our list of perfect afternoon tea party recipes or cheap party finger foods!
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