Tips and Ideas for a Great Bridesmaids' Luncheon

If you’re a bride-to-be, then you are probably already aware of the importance of your bridesmaids. A luncheon for your bridesmaids is a tradition that gives you some special time with your bridesmaids and expresses your appreciation for their role in your upcoming wedding. It’s a great way to de-stress and spend some quality time together!

There are many different ways to hold a bridesmaids’ luncheon. Here are some ideas to make yours great:

Choosing the Menu

When choosing the menu, pick something you think everyone will enjoy. Try to stay away from foods that are too exotic that you think some of your bridesmaids might not like. A sample menu might include an appetizer like shrimp cocktail, an entree like lasagna or even gourmet burgers, a decadent dessert like chocolate cake, and beverages like sparkling water, coffee and punch.

A Tea Party

You could go for a traditional tea. Serve different kinds of teas, finger sandwiches, pastel petit fours, scones and muffins, and coffee for those bridesmaids who don’t like tea. You could hold this type of tea at your home or a restaurant or tea house.

Not just Lunch

A bridesmaids’ luncheon doesn’t have to center around lunch. There are lots of innovative ideas you can implement to make your special time with your bridesmaids relaxing and fun!

A Spa Party

Try a spa day. Either go to a day spa or set up your own at home! You and your bridesmaids can get facials, manicures, pedicures, and massages. Provide healthy fare like mineral water and different types of salads. You and your bridesmaids can chat while getting pampered!

Dinner

Or, forgo the idea of lunch and take your bridesmaids out for dinner and even dancing! A late evening get-together at a favorite restaurant or dance club can be a fun way to bond with your bridesmaids. Enjoy fun foods like nachos and margaritas, and dance the night away!

Picnic

If the weather is nice, you could even set up a picnic for your bridesmaids lunch. Find a sunny spot, lay out some blankets, and soak up the sunshine with traditional picnic foods like fried chicken and potato salad. Shoot the breeze with your bridesmaids while you all soak up the sun!

Gifts for the Bridesmaids

No matter what kind of bridesmaids luncheon you choose to have, remember that the event is to show appreciation for your bridesmaids. It’s a good idea to present each of your bridesmaids with a small gift or token of your appreciation. One great choice is a classic, affordable piece of jewelry that your bridesmaids can wear on your wedding day like a pendant, bracelet or pair of earrings. You don’t have to go expensive — costume jewelry can be as beautiful and durable as the real thing, and these days you can find gorgeous genuine gold jewelry at low prices. You will find our article on Selecting Jewelry for the Bridesmaids helpful.

The biggest thing to remember is to show your bridesmaids how thankful you are for them, relax, and have a great time together!