rustic chic autumn bridal shower

Hi everyone! I’m Kristie and a new contributor to The Celebration Shoppe! So excited to be here!

One trend I’m loving now is the easy breezy style of rustic chic parties, showers and weddings. The decor and food can be so effortless, and an early autumn evening is the perfect time to take advantage of the lingering twilight and host this kind of relaxed soiree.

Pick a pretty party invitation to set the tone, like this one from my design collection on Minted, then pull a farm table into the back yard and dress it up with a bohemian mix of candlesticks, mismatched china and chairs. Add simple twinkling votives, a fall-inspired menu, and some easy DIY projects using natural elements like leaves, apples and artichokes. Enjoy a relaxed evening with your friends and celebrate the start of a beautiful season.

Want to create this autumn bridal shower look?

1. Invitation from Minted
2. Dinner party placesetting from Stock Room Vintage
3. Dinner party table from Stock Room Vintage
4. Dinner party chairs from Stock Room Vintage
5. Plum tart recipe from Epicurious
6. Apple votive DIY from Design Mom
7. Artichoke hanging bud vases lining walkway from Ruffled Blog
8. Washi tape wineglass name tags from jentertaining

Other DIY ideas: Metallic dried leaf garland and dip-dye fabric napkins from A Fabulous Fete Blog

Visit me on Minted for more invitation and stationery ideas. And as always, we hope you’re inspired to craft, bake, create and celebrate!

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