A Sophisticated Safari Themed Bridal Shower

Selecting a Palette There are many directions one could go in selecting a color palette for a Safari Themed Bridal Shower, but one fact rings true; they all center around nature. We opted for natural raffia in an ivory yellow tone, and paired it with vibrant greens. Touches of coral, peach and red are seen just in the centerpieces, and on a special seat for the bride. Pattern Play With so many animal print patterns to choose from, it's easy to lose control of a structured look, so for this Safari themed Bridal Shower, we dedicated our design look to classic black and white zebra stripes. This pattern melds seamlessly with our other decor and color selections, and adds a bold flair to the natural elements we've used, without being overpowering. Place Settings with a Rich Layered Look A Safari Themed Bridal Shower is all about combining color, pattern and texture. Using layers is a fantastic and easy way to achieve this. Here, we've used round raffia placemats as a plate charger of sorts, then topped it with large palm leaves. Our plates are placed atop the layers, and a Zebra Patterned Beverage Napkin is wrapped around a white dinner napkin, then tied with a length of raffia. We added these unique zebra patterned beads to the ends for an elegant touch. Sweet Treats to Support the Theme It's a delightful greeting for guests at your bridal shower to be offered a light snack when they arrive. These Zebra Striped Pretzel Wands are the perfect patterned treat to offer to hungry party animals at a shower. These delicious snacks have a salty sweet taste that's irresistible, and with only three ingredients, they're easy and affordable to make. We displayed our finished confections vertically in assorted sizes of glass jars, but you could just as easily place them into clear gift bags and give them as Safari Themed Party Favors. Centerpieces add a Pop of Color With Bridal Shower table decorations, we always do our best to incorporate a live (or faux-live) element into the design. With a plethora of high quality silk florals on the market, it's hard to tell nowadays what's real and what's not! We selected these stunning coral tinted orchids, along with some tropical leaves, smaller tropical accent flowers, and a protea flower. They're arranged in a lovely bouquet, and placed in a large square glass vase in the center of the table. Two smaller arrangements are placed in small rectangular glass vases, and flank the center vase, creating symmetry and structure. Moss balls are added to the look, adding natural texture and rich color. Personalized Accents Guests at this elegant Bridal Shower will go wild for their very own personalized Wild Animal Place cards. The wood silhouettes of jungle animals are painted a simple shade of white, then each guests name was added in calligraphy using a black permanent marker. They're placed at the place setting for each guest, which provides a warm and inviting welcome as they're seated for the shower. Another special accent for this Bridal Shower is this vintage rattan peacock chair, embellished with tropical flowers and palm leaves, creating a lovely seat for the bride to be, for dining, and as a focal point for opening gifts. An Engaging Bridal Shower Game for Party Animals Bridal Shower games are an integral part of this fun pre-wedding celebration. On the table, hand painted frames with Wild Facts About the Bride and Groom to Be are situated so that guests can easily view the questions, and provide their best answers. It's a fun and engaging way to entertain friends and family at a Safari Themed Bridal Shower, and the frames are excellent party favors or home decor. A Wild Dessert with a Surprise Inside Your guests will roar with approval when presented with this incredible Zebra Cake! Cake is always a special treat for a bridal shower, but when this one is cut, a beautiful striped pattern is revealed. We served this up on black dessert plates, and the contrast is fantastic. We're WILD for this safari themed bridal shower, and hope you've enjoyed our design and decor ideas! To see more of my safari shower be sure to check out, Zebra Striped Pretzel Wands, Zebra striped cake, Wood Animal Shaped Place Cards and Wild About You Zebra Striped Framed Game.