How to Plan the Perfect French-Themed Bridal Shower (2024)

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Parasol Décor

The French umbrellas can be used in dramatic ways. Here, Blue Skies Events Nola hung Bella Umbrella parasols over a bridal shower table.

Flower Market Favors

Turn your event into a pop-up French flower market. Just order some blooms and some custom totes for everyone to take them home in.

French Quotes

House of Hannah worked with The Brand Edit to design these framed quotes, which featured famous sayings from French fashion designer Coco Chanel. Have your ladies pose with similar props.

Cream Puff Tower

Serve a dessert inspired by the French favorite, croquembouche, which makes for a genius cake alternative. Eleventh Hour Bakery built this cream puff tower.

Eiffel Tower Décor

Or, incorporate the most French tower of all: the Eiffel Tower! Here, the Paris landmark was displayed (in smaller form) by co*cktails & Details and Fabloomosity.

Crêpes

Either make the French-style pancakes yourself or throw your event at a crêperie! This party took place at Sweet Paris.

French Stripes

Black and white stripes are staples of France, so decorate accordingly. We love how this Finch & Thistle Event Design table was topped with a patterned runner.

French co*cktails

Lauryn Prattes Styling and Events worked with Laura Hooper Calligraphy to adorn these bubbly coupes with calligraphed Buttercream Bakeshop macarons. Très chic!

Love Locks

Paris love locks are a symbol of romance, so why not nod to them at your bridal shower? At this Encore Event Design celebration for Margo & Me

blogger Jenny Bernheim, guests were asked to affix love notes for the bride and groom to—you guessed it—padlocks.

Éclairs

Éclairs are another delicious French pastry option. San Marco Pasticceria made these ones.

Perfume Favors

Here's another favor idea—and another idea inspired by Coco Chanel! These attendees were treated to an interactive perfume station (by Infusion Scents) that co*cktails & Details and Fabloomosity decorated with a giant Chanel perfume bottle.

Bicycle Décor

So, you can't fulfill your bride's daydream of leisurely cycling through the streets of Paris. Give her the next best thing! At this event, guests could hop on a bike (styled by Maxit Flower Design and Jacquelyn Nicole Weddings) and pretend they were there.

Madeleines

Sick of the French pastry suggestions yet? Good, we aren't either. Madeleines like these Sugar Fancies ones aren't just tasty—they're pretty, too.

Tea Party

Up the class factor and host a Parisian tea party. A fancy spot, like Ladurée (shown here), is the perfect venue.

Thematic Signage

Alternatively, bring the pâtisserie to her and recreate one yourself. Fashionable signage, like this Lauryn Prattes Styling and Events and Laura Hooper Calligraphy one, will set the tone.

Flag Accents

French flag toothpicks are a simple way to honor France at your bridal shower.

French Invitations

Invite everybody to your Paris-themed affair with postcard-inspired stationery. It'll let them know straight from the get-go what your party's all about.

Carnival Décor

Pretend you're at a Paris carnival with fun rentals. This carousel came from Oravis.

French Blue

The Wildflowers used French-inspired Bella Acento rentals—like Louis chairs and a French blue tablecloth—to set this event's mood.

Lavender Centerpieces

Decorate your tables with lavender centerpieces, like these natural runners by Flutter Fête. The flowers are native to France.

French Bulldog

Not everyone knows a French bulldog, but if you do, be sure to invite the pup! Ilana Ashley Events even dressed this canine up for the special occasion.