Celebrate milestones by showering a bride or an expectant mother with love and friendship. Use the tips below along with great tasting food and decorations from GFS Marketplace to give your honoree a day she’ll never forget!
5 Shower Planning Tips
- Place items relating to the occasion in a nice basket or bag for the new mother, future bride, or birthday “girl” or “boy” as your centerpieces. The baskets/bags double as a gift and a party favor. For the bride-to-be: can goods, dry foods, or kitchen supplies. For the mom-to-be: baby wipes, bottles, baby food, or bibs.
- Cottage Cheese can be used in place of sour cream when making dips. Just place it in a blender until it is creamed, saving on calories too.
- Why not have a “Recipe Shower” by having the guests bring their favorite recipe along with all the non perishable items to make it as their gift for the bride. Have a contest to see who can make the most creative looking recipe card and suggest they bring the bride their favorite spices to stock her first pantry with as well!
- Utilize our easy menu planning system to help calculate the correct amount of food needed per guest while keeping you within your budget.
- Pick up a pre-made iced sheet cake that is ready to decorate. This is a great activity to have the guests share in at the party.
What to Serve
Finger Foods
Serving shower appetizers are easy and a convenient way to feed your guests. Finger foods are easy to prepare and your selections are endless.
- pigs-in-a-blanket
- mini quiches
- mini sandwiches
- meatballs
- cheesecubes/spreads
- shrimp
- chicken salad
- hors d’oeuvres
- fruit and/or veggie tray with dip
More Ideas
Festive Punch
Whip up an easy punch with one of our drink mixes and ice cream. Add in some frozen fruit as “ice” or some lemon-lime soda for fizz! Don’t be afraid to experiment – you might come up with a new party staple!
Deli Buffet
If you need a fantastic buffet menu idea at your next shower, then why not try our pre-planned Super Sub and Deli Buffet. You can stretch your party dollar even further while feeding a large group of people.
Desserts
Yes, you can go traditional and order a cake from a bakery. But why not branch out and offer several options for different tastes? GFS Marketplace has everything from mouth-watering Sienna Bakery cookies, decadent brownies, and a 14-slice variety cheesecake. Add a finishing touch with your shower theme!
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