Updated on: Oct 05, 2024
While you may be getting married, you are never too old to embrace the joys of Disney and what better way to show off your Disney love than with a Disney bridal shower! With just a few touches and decorations, you could easily have your guests thinking they stepped into an Alice and Wonderland tea party, or a Beauty and the Beast buffet, so here are our listings of 46 Disney Bridal Shower Ideas, to help you along the way.
If you want more help organizing your shower, check out our bridal shower expense tracker, planning checklist, and even our guide to bridal shower etiquette!
Disney Bridal Shower: Decorations
1. Chalkboard Welcome
A simple chalkboard sign is an easy welcome that you can outfit with little Disney-style doodles! Even the most inexperienced artists can add a tiara or mickey ears on top of letters to add a Disneyfied spin!
2. Be Our Guest Sign
Disney bridal shower decorations upon entrance does not have to be complex. Keep it simple and elegant with a sign. Invite your guests into your party with a Beauty and the Beast-themed greeting!
3. Enchanted Furniture
A simple wedding shower ideas, yet effective idea, especially for parties with child guests, you can add faces to various furnishings in your house to give the rooms an enchanting aura.
4. Tangled-Themed Garland
Take your guests to the kingdom of Corona, with a fun sunburst garland design, perfect for fans of Disney’s Tangled.
5. Teapots & Tea Cups
Set out some fancy teapots and teacups, and you can effortlessly emulate an Alice in Wonderland tea party, or the enchanted characters of Beauty and the Beast.
6. Poofy Princess Garland
Throwing up some paper pom poms strewn together with string, or twine, in the colors of your favorite Disney characters, you can subtly call back to your theme while keeping up with a tasteful decorative style. These are just a few simple bridal shower ideas that can turn your party into a full Disney themed blast!
7. Flynn Rider Style Wanted Poster
This is a more DIY option, but a viable one for those with artistic skill! Just simply find a wanted poster template and add a sketch of your future spouse or your guests in the frame. This is a great homemade decoration to add. It can be a fun nod to Disney’s Tangled, while also giving your guests something to talk about!
8. Enchanted Red Roses
Decorate your home with magically strewn red roses to remind your guests of the enchanted Beauty and the Beast flower! By covering a single red rose in a glass container or jar, it could create the perfect centerpiece for tables inspired by our magical Beast.
9. Magic Lilies
You can even intersperse the aforementioned roses with yellow lilies to tie in the magic flower from Tangled. Flowers like these are great to include if you want a classy bridal shower. You can't go wrong with flowers!
10. Ariel’s Thingamabobs
Fill a small chest with an assortment of corkscrews, A perfect addition to any party where wine is sure to be flowing. With a simple sign labeling these items “Thingamabobs,” you can easily incorporate a small touch of The Little Mermaid to create great decorations!
11. Inflatable Princess Guests
Though this idea might seem a tad childish, it doesn’t make it any less fun! By simply inflating some princess-shaped balloons, your guests will be in company with the princesses, a touch that is sure to delight and amuse your guests.
12. Princess Themed Streamers
For a Disney princess bridal shower - similar to the curtains, as well as the garland - simply spreading some streamers throughout your venue in princess-themed colors is a nice subtle touch to your festivities.
13. Playing Card Wreath
Make a DIY wreath with a mix of red and black playing cards (the Queen of Hearts at the top of course) as a fun, yet a subtle nod to Alice in Wonderland. Or better yet, use cards depicting the actual characters!
If you want help keeping your shower within budget, take a look at our list of cheap bridal shower ideas!
Disney Bridal Shower: Food Ideas
14. The Grey Stuff
Any Disney fan worth their snuff knows about the notoriously delicious “grey stuff,” so why not try to give it a go to impress your guests with your own take on the famous dish!
15. Tiana’s Beignets
Ordering or catering beignets from a bakery, or trying your hand at a recipe from any old cookbook is a delightful and undoubtedly yummy way to incorporate The Princess and the Frog into your Disney-themed soiree!
16. Fairy Godmother Wand Crispy Treats
Make your own or simply cut star shapes into pre-packaged marshmallow crispy treats, and use small wooden kebab or popsicle sticks to make fun little fairy godmother wand treats for all your guests!
17. Wonderland Tea Time
Set out the fixings for a tea party, fit with an old Mad Hatter hat to tie in the maniacal magic of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. The tea party is a great theme that involves the fun and the mad!
18. Pixie Dust
Set out a jar of pixy stix and label their pixie dust to take your guests to Neverland! (Or, in other words, let them overindulge in its sugary sweetness!)
19. Queen of Hearts Tarts
Serve the guests small, yet delectable heart-shaped tarts in remembrance of the evil, yet iconic, Queen of Hearts!
20. Gaston’s Cinnamon Buns
Let your guests feel cozy and warm as if they have just walked into Gaston’s Tavern, with some delicious cinnamon buns, topped with some scrumptious icing (much like you would find in the theme parks). This can be achieved with ultimately any cinnamon bun recipe, or the prepackaged items, just be sure to label and give Gaston the credit.
21. Mickey Cake Pops
You can easily purchase these delicious treats pre-made, or you can make them yourself! Just add little mickey ears to your cake pops by dipping the top half in melted chocolate, and then inserting two of the unmelted chocolate melts as little mouse ears! It is sure to not only be a crowd-pleaser but an adorable one at that.
22. Shell Cookies
Having a delicious platter of purple shell-shaped cookies is a simple, yet effective incorporation of The Little Mermaid into your party’s menu. You can also achieve this same effect by baking madeleine’s, and while these little cakes might be a bit more work, they make up for it with their sweet flavor.
23. Enchanted Forest Berries
Another easy, and healthy snack option: set out a platter of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries, and decorate them with an image of Princess Aurora, or Snow White, or simply label them “Enchanted Forest Berries” to give the snack a magical spin!
24. Tangled Skillet of (Your Choice!) Dip
Set out a cast-iron skillet to commemorate the iconic scenes from Tangled. You can fill this skillet with any dip or dish of your choice, but our go-to would be an artichoke.
25. Finger Sandwiches
Not necessarily integral to the Disney theme, finger sandwiches are a crowd-pleaser, and would not be misplaced alongside the French delicacies of Beauty and the Beast, or the tea-time snacks of Alice in Wonderland.
26. Wishing Well Water
A few wishing well ideas to include can be, labeling your water pitcher as “wishing well water” or having a large water bowl on a table with an image similar to a wishing well wrapped around it to give your refreshments a Snow White twist.
Disney Bridal Shower: Party Favors
27. Princess Tiaras
Make everyone a princess with take-home tiaras! And for an even better time, hand them out at the beginning of the shower to gussy up your guests. Disney bridal shower favors can be fun and simple, much like this one.
28. Magical Teaspoons
This is an excellent favor, especially if you decide to tie in Alice in Wonderland themes, but gifting your guests with their very own teaspoons is an elegant and thoughtful gesture that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
29. To-Go Cookie Bags
Bake your guest some Disney-themed cookies to take home in little baggies! These can be as complex as printing out the faces of princesses to frosting a simple tiara on each cookie.
30. Princess Themed Soaps
If you make your own soap, or you want to start, you could have your guests leave with a truly memorable gift by crafting princess-themed soaps! These could be princess-themed by their scent or simply their color, it's open to you to decide!
31. Key Bottle Openers
Give your guests a practical favor by sending them each off with a Mickey Bottle Opener! It not only incorporates the Disney theme, but it is a favor they could be using for years to come.
Not just looking for favors, but gifts for the bride themselves? Take a look at some of our favorite bridal shower gift ideas!
Disney Bridal Shower: Games and Activities
32. Floating Lanterns
Give each of your guests, or each pair of guests, a floating lantern to release into the water (because the sky could be a potential fire hazard) to commemorate your upcoming nuptials (and that amazing scene in Tangled).
33. Keep Your Ring Game
For some bridal shower entertainment, give each of your guests plastic rings, or leave out a bowl at your party’s entrance. Each time a player says “bride” or “wedding” their ring must be taken. Whoever collects the most rings by the end of the party wins!
34. Disney Movie Marathon
Have your Disney movie collection playing in the background throughout the party! Aimless guests might wander by and get themselves caught up in the movie’s magic and its nice background noise that effortlessly fits with the theme.
35. Photo Props
Set up some curtains and a disposable camera, as well as some Disney photo props, and help your guests make memories for years to come.
36. Movie Quotes Quiz
Make your own Disney-style movie quote quiz and challenge your guests to test their Disney knowledge.
These are just a few Disney bridal shower games that you can play to get your guests involved and having a fun time. You can also check out some of our favorite bridal shower game ideas, and add your own Disney spin!
Disney Bridal Shower: Party Supplies
37. Princess Flatware and Wands
Add a magical twist to your flatware! Not only does this combo avoid the pitfalls of basic plastic utensils, but it equips each of your guests with a built-in party favor. Having these fun pieces out on the tables are also great wedding shower decoration ideas!
38. Minnie Cupcake Toppers
If you are tired of scouring for Disney-themed recipes, simply adding a Disney topper is a simple yet effective way to incorporate your theme into any type of cake you might prefer.
39. Mismatched Tea Party Plates
Channel the artistic chaos of Alice in Wonderland, by serving your guests on a mismatched, yet classy set of tea plates. Not only are these dishes ornate, but they are a stylish nod to the classic Disney film.
40. Cinderella's Carriage Napkins
For Cinderella bridal showers, even the simplest of touches can remind your guests of your magical day coming up, so why not tie in the theme of your happily ever after with these classy Cinderella carriage napkins.
41. Fancy (Plastic) Classicware
Finally, if you are interested in adding a touch of class to your guests' experience but not spending an absurd amount of money, consider using plastic glasses! Going plastic doesn't have to be tacky, not when there are elegant designs like these that can 'wow' your guests without the bank-breaking cost.
Disney Bridal Shower: Invitations
42. Be Our Guest
Appeal to your friends and family with the classic Beauty and the Beast song in this invitation idea, it’s a fun and notable way to inform them not only of the theme but of what is sure to be a memorable bridal shower.
43. Once Upon a Time
More great Disney bridal shower invitations are starting your cards with the classic phrase that is very well known. Inform your guests of the magical event with a “Once Upon a Time” theme!
44. Castle Invitations
Go with a classy, and minimalist design with this beautiful castle option.
45. Mickey & Minnie Design
Or you could celebrate the original Disney couple with a Mickey and Minnie theme. Sending invitations like this are great ideas if you are looking to have a themed couples shower.
46. Tale As Old As Time
What tells the story of love better than the phrase “Tale As Old As Time?” This iconic song is guaranteed to tug at your guests’ heartstrings and get them in the Disney spirit.
Disney Bridal Shower: Conclusion
Planning a bridal shower is a stressful endeavor, and while a Disney bridal shower should be nothing but fun and nostalgia, any feat of party planning can take its toll. Hopefully, some of these Disney bridal shower ideas will help you on your way to planning a shower your guests will never forget. If you feel that a Disney bridal shower is not for you, however, take a look at some of our other bridal shower theme ideas!
Written by Katherine Schultz; Contributors: Jack Leduc and Miranda Cooks