A Hawaiian bridal shower is complete with a themed favor.
A Hawaiian-themed bridal shower is sure to delight guests with a festive array of tropical decor and food selections. After the party is over, send guests home with a memorable token in the form of a themed favor. Whether you offer an edible treat or a personalized gift, a party favor demonstrates a host's gratitude and ensures that guests will carry fond memories of the day. Does this Spark an idea?
Edible Favors
Edible favors are especially well-suited for Hawaiian bridal showers because of the wide range of theme-appropriate foods. Create miniature fruit baskets by filling small wicker baskets with Hawaiian fruits such as plums, mangoes, kiwis and limes. Alternatively create an elaborate fruit display of larger fruits such as pineapples and papayas and invite guests to select a fruit of their choice. If fresh fruit is not readily available, consider giving small jars of fruit jam or preserves; wrap the jars in a colorful fabric that matches the wedding colors for an added personal touch. For an exotic treat, order small jars of hibiscus flowers in heavy syrup; the delicate edible blossoms are delicious accompaniments to champagne or ice cream.
Practical Gifts
Practical bridal shower favors provide guests with gifts that they can use or reuse in their home. For a tropical bridal shower, consider offering guests a small picture frame outlined with ceramic or dried starfish or sea shells. Tropical hand lotions or lip balms in coconut, passion fruit or pineapple scents and flavors are playful options for bridal shower favors; dress up the bottles by gluing a small section of tulle or lace around the bottom to resemble wedding dress trim. Another clever option is to order tourist-style magnets or postcards from Hawaii and invite guests to chose their favorite ones to take home.
Personal Gifts
Personalized gifts create one-of-a-kind favors with special meanings for guests. Engrave Hawaiian-themed favors with the wedding date, couple's monogram or other wedding message for a personalized trinket. Tortoise shell hair combs, paper fans and large conch shells can all be inscribed with a personal message. Instead of generic beach-themed frames, order several frames engraved with the wedding date and include a black and white photo of the couple.
Combine a personal touch with a practical gift by creating homemade holiday ornaments with a Hawaiian theme. Purchase a bag of mixed shells from a craft store. On the inside or back of each shell, write or paint the wedding date and couple's name. Drill a small hole in the shell and thread a piece of brightly colored string or yarn through to make a loop. Present the ornaments in pink mesh bags to prevent damage in transit.
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