Throw a
Victorian Wedding Shower!

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If you’re planning for the ultimate in elegance when it comes to a wedding shower, why not plan a Victorian themed affair? Nothing says elegance and femininity like this old era, when ladies drank tea and wore bustles! You may not opt for the bustles, but a proper tea could be perfect!

What to Serve

If the old adage “you are what you eat” is true, then you’ll want to serve foods that are as prim and proper as a Victorian bride!

While savory nibbles are always a delight, for a true Victorian era shower, it’s all about the sweets. Pile the plates high with beautiful cookies, squares, and delicate chocolates. Grapes and strawberries add both beauty and lavishness to the table. If you have the budget (or the culinary know-how), create a beautiful cake inspired by a vintage photograph, piece of lace, or simple yet stunning sugar roses!

Shower Invites

Don’t forget to introduce your theme early on by sending out vintage style invitations. Find one that features a Victorian style bride and the simple words “Bridal Shower” scrolled elegantly along the top. Colors such as vintage creams, roses, and sepia style browns are perfect. Add some adhesive pearls for a special accent!

Romance Above All

The term Victorian is practically synonymous with romance. Accent your table with inexpensive paper doilies, along with old-fashioned pieces of lace, rose centerpieces, and flower petals. Go ultra feminine by printing menus on old-fashioned looking paper and using delicate script fonts. Why not put on an old movie set in Victorian times in the background, with the sound turned off, to add to the ambiance?

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Cameo Appearance

The appearance of a cameo or two will add to the elegance of your vintage affair. Consider giving out sugar cookies to each guest that are embellished with frosted cameos. Cameos can often be purchased inexpensively at antique fairs, and could be very unique favors! Or, feature a cameo on the shower cake! If your budget allows, hire a silhouette artist to come and create a unique silhouette for each guest – this style of art is very fashionable right now!

The Language of Flowers

Victorian brides were known for referring to the language of flowers to choose the flowers in their bouquet. For example, a yellow rose symbolized friendship, while a pink rose symbolized romantic love. Why not send each guest home with a yellow rose? Tie a small tag explaining the meaning. A bouquet in the Victorian era as called a “posy,” and was often a combination of various flowers along with lace, ribbon, and a special configuration known as a “lover’s knot.” Consider making a special game to play at the shower where guests must guess the meaning of different flowers!

Throwing a vintage Victorian shower is a wonderful way to honor the bride in your life!

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Here are some Victorian style bridal shower supplies to get the creative juices flowing!

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