20 elegant bridal shower recipes
Bridal shower recipes
Chardonnay cheese fondue
Melt down a bit of fancy cheese, add a side of sliced baguette, fruit and vegetables, and set out this delicious hot pot for guests to dip into while you pass cocktails around. Get the recipe.
Berry apricot sangria
A sparkling summer sangria, with blackberries, apricots, brandy and fruit liqueur; perfect for a celebratory wedding shower. Get our berry apricot sangria recipe.
Mimosa bar
Or — try setting up a beautiful self-serve mimosa bar! The rows of champagne flutes, bubbly, fruit juices and seasonal berries will be a party hit.
Smoked trout and mango bites
These easily rolled, colourful snacks are made with mango, lime, smoked trout and cucumber. Tangy and delicious! Get the recipe.
Spicy melon and prosciutto skewers
This refreshing appetizer is the perfect blend of spicy-sweet. Get the recipe.
Lemony mushroom and herb crostini
Crisp bite-sized appetizers with herbed Boursin cheese, and sautéed mushrooms add some savoury flavour. Get the recipe.
Nutty chevre grapes
Have extras on hand, because these delicious fruit bites will disappear quickly! Get the recipe.
Creamy-artichoke and smoked salmon tea sandwiches
Decadent tea sandwiches layered with smoked salmon, watercress and creamy artichoke. Get the recipe.
Watermelon gazpacho
It takes just minutes to whirl up this refreshing twist on gazpacho. Chunks of sweet summery watermelon have been added to the traditional tomato base. Get the recipe.
Roasted Squash Salad With Cranberries
A delicious blend of sweet, tart and nutty flavours. Get the roasted butternut squash recipe.
Heirloom caprese salad
This classic Italian salad is a rustic and beautifully bright platter for a buffet or sit-down meal. Get the recipe.
Prosciutto and arugula pizzette
Easy-to-eat mini slices with prosciutto, arugula and scamorza cheese bring a little Mediterranean verve to the party. Get the recipe.
French onion tart, red and green salad
Serve this delicious tart with a colourful side salad of butter lettuce and radicchio with caper vinaigrette. Get the recipes.
Chocolate-Dipped Figs
Sweet and chocolaty, these bite-sized treats are an easy twist on chocolate-dipped fruits. Get our chocolate-dipped figs recipe.
Vanilla cake with summer fruit
Beautiful and summery — this cake is loaded with berries and drizzled with icing for a stunning effect. Get the recipe.
Raspberry-Chocolate-Ganache Macarons
These delicate French cookies are an elegant addition to a bridal shower. The array of possible flavours and colours let you get creative with presentation, too. Get the raspberry chocolate-ganache macarons recipe.
Raspberry-Cream Tart
This pretty pastry pie is packed with fresh raspberries and will be sure to impress guests. Get this raspberry cream tart recipe.
Lemon-coconut shortbread squares
As irresistible as lemon meringue pie but much easier to make — and there’s no need for a fork and plate. Get the recipe.
Chocolate cupcake with marshmallow frosting
It’s full of all things good for you, like oats, flax, applesauce, Greek yogurt and, yes, a little antioxidant-rich dark chocolate. Top it with our light and airy frosting, and it turns into a delectable dessert! Get the recipe.
Ombre cake
Try one of Chatelaine's 85th anniversary cakes at your shower — and to make it easier, we have a video how-to for icing this gorgeous pink ombre cake recipe!
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