Poppy Inspired Spring Bridal Shower (How to Have FUN With Your Party Decor!)

Parties

Mar 10

Something I love about designing for my wedding couples is that even if your wedding is going to be formal or traditional, we can have FUN and think outside the box for all the celebrations surrounding your big day!

Colorful Poppy Inspired Spring Bridal Shower cake display designed by Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle & Design

Here are my top 3 tips for having fun with your engagement party or bridal shower decor:

1. Incorporate your favorite things

Whether that means incorporating your favorite colors, serving your favorite foods, or finding inspiration in your favorite hobbies, use these parties as an opportunity to share the things you love with your guests.

2. Get creative with your location

Parties can happen anywhere! I’ve designed some of the most fun bridal showers, engagement parties and post-wedding brunches at venues that may seem outside the norm. Where do you love to spend time? Restaurants, art galleries, parks, backyards, mountaintops... as long as you work with (instead of against) the logistics of your unique venue, anything goes!

3. Let go of the rules

If traditional “rules” and event etiquette don’t feel like you, let them go! These events are a celebration of your love and relationship, so they should reflect what feels authentic to you. I always encourage my couples to embrace the ideas that get them excited and let go of anything that doesn’t.

Colorful Poppy Inspired Spring Bridal Shower tablescape designed by Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle & Design

This bridal shower for my friend and talented wedding planner, Anita, is a great example. Anita knew she wanted to use bright, bold colors for her spring bridal shower, and she loves Veuve Clicquot Rose Champagne. We used the pink and yellow label on the champagne bottle as our inspiration let everything flow from there! I immediately thought of the delicate but vibrant poppies that were going to be in season when the shower arrived, so we embraced the idea and used poppies as the centerpiece to our event design. I love the way it turned out, both visually and emotionally. The bright pops of color were so energizing, and the event was that much more special because it felt personal. It was all about honoring Anita and sharing the things she loves.

The fresh, colorful look was such a hit that the event was even published in Inside Weddings!

From the article: "An as event manager at a wedding planning boutique, Anita Haftavani was well equipped to create the wedding of her dreams. As a self-described girl who enjoys celebrating love and romance, Anita admits to knowing exactly what she desired for her bridal shower as well. "I wanted to incorporate bright and bold colors," the bride describes. "I also wanted to have lots of Veuve Clicquot Rose Champagne!" The hues on the labels of the bottle serves as inspiration for the palette of bright orange, yellow, and peach tones. "Eddie Zaratsian informed me that poppies were in season, so we decided to go all out and use nothing but poppies!" Anita explains of her conversation with her floral designer. The shower resulted in a beautiful, colorful celebration that illustrated the style and personality of the bride."