Southern Belles come from many regions in the south. Savannah, Georgia is renowned for being the home place to southern ladies who love to sip cocktails in the shade of ancient shade trees while somehow manage to stay pretty as a peach.
Touches of rustic decor and farmhouse style with a bit of glam are the order of the day for this southern themed party. Georgia peaches are a design element that carries throughout the translation of this fun bridal shower idea. The design features peaches against natural wood tones with touches of mint green and blush party decor. This is a perfect bridal shower for summer, and even offers a unique cocktail recipe for a Sweet Tea Mojito. Make a darling pink peony embellished wood sign reading, "Pretty as a Peach". The cute project is quick to assemble, and can double as home decor for a powder room. Instructions for creating an incredible, expensive-looking long wood stained table runner are also provided. Layer it up with loads of lanterns, candlesticks and fresh flowers.
Well, hello there, Sugar! Welcome to the loveliest bridal shower you've seen all summer, inspired by the beautiful sights and smells of the south. Southern charm abounds in this precious bridal shower idea, with darling details that seamlessly blend rustic with elegant style. Southern Belles come from many regions in the south. Savannah, Georgia is renowned for being the home place to southern ladies who love to sip cocktails in the shade of ancient trees while they stay pretty as a peach!
Touches of rustic decor and farmhouse style with a touch of glam are the order of the day for this southern themed party. Georgia peaches are a design element that carries through the translation of this fun bridal shower idea and they add a gorgeous hue of soft peach. The design features more peaches against natural rustic barn wood tones with touches of mint green and blush. This is a perfect bridal shower for summer, and even offers a unique cocktail recipe for a sweet tea mojito mason jar cocktail. Make a darling pink peony embellished wood sign reading, "Pretty as a Peach". The cute project is quick to assemble, and can double as home decor for a powder room. Instructions for creating an incredible, expensive looking long Wood Stained Table Runner are also provided. Layer it up with loads of lanterns, candlesticks and fresh flowers.
Rustic Glam Place Settings are Cute as a Button
Pairing shades of coral and peach with mint green creates a pleasant color palette that is perfect for a bridal shower. Burlap chargers are laid with an extra large doily, followed by mint green paper luncheon and dessert plates bearing the phrase, "I do" . The way that ruffle comes up from the doily is just cuter than a bug's ear, ya'll. Silver metallic cutlery is rolled in burlap lace.
Charming Details Dazzle
Burlap lace is fashioned into loops and hot glued to create these simple napkin rings. Vintage embroidered linen napkins feature a stunning green design that coordinates perfectly with this unique bridal shower theme. Rustic beverage napkins and lace patterned beverage napkins are a cute accent that matches really well with the decor.
A Fetching Centerpiece Arrangement
A DIY Wood Table Runner is a crafty masterpiece created from three narrow wood signs, stained to rustic perfection. Pink Peony stems and floral greenery are displayed with galvanized metal vases wrapped in burlap lace, and taper candle sticks painted a soft shade of mint green. In some, rose buds nestle into the alcove instead of a candle, for a unique and versatile use of the decor element.
Break the Ice with this Fun Free Printable "Find the Guest" Game
Print out the free printable bridal shower game called, "Find the Guest", and get ready for some good old fashioned mixing and mingling. Guests will interact and learn a little something about one another in the process. This is a fun and lighthearted way to get party conversation going.
The free printable features a beautiful watercolor peach pattern that blends beautifully with the rest of the party colors.
Think Outside the Candle Holder
Delightful hobnail glass is a classic choice for a beautiful southern bridal shower theme. Instead of filling white hobnail votive cups with candles, try adding an inch or two of water and a few stems of sunny yellow flowers, like ranunculus or rose.
Lanterns Light Up with Flowers
Lanterns are painted a pretty shade of mint that really blends well with the peach and pink tones of the florals and part decor for this Savannah Peach themed shower. Inside the lantern, a wood floral base houses a large pink peony stem. Just a couple of these pretty lanterns mixed with votives and taper candlesticks creates a robust and beautiful centerpiece that is bursting with color.
Layer In Vintage Linens for Nostalgic Appeal
The white tablecloth is layered with a vintage crocheted table linen which brings a touch of nostalgia and elegance to the party design. This is a great place to incorporate some family heirlooms into the celebration lending a special touch to the overall feeling. After all, weddings are a time to remember weddings of past on both sides of the family.
Sweet Touches
Shimmering coral chocolate candies are displayed in a pretty white acrylic heart shaped dish. These are versatile and can be used year round for home decor or for serving up treats, as they are food safe.
Embellish Your Little Old Heart Out
Southern parties feature lots of embellishment and decoration, and these darling mason jars are no exception. They are wrapped with a small coral doily and a length of burlap lace, then covered with a cute free printable, which reads, "Bless Your Heart".
Pretty as a Peach
Wood signs are a popular home decor trend, and they work well in a party design, too! This DIY Pretty as a Peach Wood Sign features floral and greenery embellishment, and lace detail. It's quick and easy to create, and best of all, it comes with a template so you don't have to be an artist to create this writing.
Peach hand pies on a pretty plate and an extra large doily are served up to guests.
Roll Out a Breathtaking Party Favor Display
Summer bridal showers are a wonderful opportunity to bring the outdoors into the design. This fun bicycle wheel was painted a buttery ivory shade, then burlap favor bags filled with mint green foil wrapped chocolate squares were clipped on with tiny clothespins. Just add a pink peony floral embellishment, and this beauty is ready to display!
Nearby, a rustic chalkboard is hand lettered in a pretty cursive font with a chalk marker. More miniature peach pies are displayed atop wood risers, which are set on a stunning lace runner.
Mason Jar Cocktails, Southern Style
An icy cold glass of sweet tea is the perfect way to sip your cares away on a sweltering summer day. Try a boozy variation, and serve up some Sweet Tea Mojitos. Sweet tea, rum, a squeeze of lime and some fresh mint are a delectable way to dress up this traditional southern favorite.
Time for me to skedaddle, but I sure hope you've gathered up some good old fashioned southern inspiration from this Savannah Peach themed bridal shower.
