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Photo by Caroline Lima Photography
If we've learned anything here at Brides, it's that bridal showers and bachelorette parties can lean a little towards the—dare we say—tacky side? We know you want your wedding day to be as unique as you are as a couple, so why should the surrounding parties be any different? You don't need the same ol' penis straws at your bachelorette that everyone else has, so why should you have the same boring stuff that everyone else has at their bridal shower?
Don't get us wrong, girly stuff (hello, pastels) can be beautiful/feminine/cool, but for a shower it seems a little too on the nose. What you need is a little funkiness—some fun stuff that not only gets your spirits up, but gets your ladies excited too! Products worthy of all the Instagrams in the world, content fodder that your 'maids will be posting for weeks to come because they just can't get enough. We hear you! And clearly, we feel the same way. That's why we headed over to Etsy to see what was cooking this week—and found some very cool-girl worth stuff. No ribbon bouquet here!
Here are our nine favorite bridal shower decoration picks from Etsy you can get your hands on now!
Colorful Flower Crown
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No delicate flower crown here! Get slightly different versions of this vibrant and statement-making headpiece for all of your gals to wear during your shower—and get the perfect group shot in that photo booth!
SHOP NOW: Etsy, $16
Navy and Blush Tableware
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Instead of your boring paper plates or fussy floral tea plates, get these modern, graphic plates (with coordinating napkins, straws, and cups).
SHOP NOW: Etsy, various prices
Linen Dress
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Ditch the gotta-wear-white-as-the-bride thing at your surrounding parties—you have your actual wedding day to do that (if you want)! Wear something special, but that feels like you, like this adorable gingham drapey dress.
SHOP NOW: Etsy, $56
Cactus Piñata
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Who needs a diamond piñata?? Maybe this gold cactus is more your style, and that's quite all right.
SHOP NOW: Etsy, $72
Acrylic Drink Stirrers
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Personalize your drinks with these adorable and modern engraved drink stirrers for all your girls.
SHOP NOW: Etsy, $6.85+
Gold Foil Backdrop
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For the aforementioned photo booth, make sure you have something fun and festive as your backdrop, like this gold floral number!
SHOP NOW: Etsy, $21
Iridescent Party Straws
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Now these are party straws. And go perfectly with the navy and blush tableware, just sayin'.
SHOP NOW: Etsy, $5.95
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Sip Sip Hooray Banner
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Is it really a bridal shower without a banner? This one's adorable and simple—set it up over a DIY mimosa station!
SHOP NOW: Etsy, $10+
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