Ahh, spring time is here. The season of new beginnings, gardening, and endless bridal showers. Hosting the party? If your budget is tight, take some notes. Here are 7 items you can purchase on Etsy today and spend under $100. That’s right, $88.48 to be exact (minus food and drinks). From the invites to games, Etsy and Clingks have your bridal-shower-back!
1 – Invitations – $13
When you buy a printable invite, you buy the template, so all you have to do is print at home!
From ForwardPraises
2 – Drink Markers – Clingks – “Wedding Bells” – $9.99
Add a set of Clingks’ Wedding Bells drink markers, or design customized wine glass charms with endless color options and your very own witty sayings! Here is the list of all the static-cling drink markers included in the Wedding Bells Clingks set:
blushing bride — gallant groom — wedding survivor
just here for the drinks — lord of the ring — always a bridesmaid
the crazy uncle — re-gifter — single on purpose — dances with anyone
chicken dance master — reception line budger
From Clingks
3 – Party Favors – $0.75 each (Budget for 30 guests – $22.50)
Customizable soaps with labels are a great way to say “thanks for coming!” Little favors are all you need – no one expects a fancy-shmancy gift from the host, just something that says THANK YOU!
From RogueValleySoap
4 – Mimosa Bar Sign – $4
Adorable sign to place at the brunch and mimosa table. Another printable.
From BlueBunnyBride
5 – Photo Booth Props – $6.99
Photo booths are still in people! Whether it’s a home made booth with a cloth back-drop or a full-out rented booth, having some cute (and family-friendly) sayings!
From CastilloPK
6 – Printable Games – $12
Printables printables printables! They will save you time and MONEY! You buy the template for super cheap, and then you can print it at home if you want – or even take it to your local printing company, like a Kinkos or even VistaPrint.com.
From BrideandBows
7 – Gold Giant Balloons “Bride To Be” – $19.99
This we can label as a SPLURGE purchase. Is it needed? Eh… probably. But if it comes down to purchasing these balloons or another 5 bottles of champagne, uh… no brainer. (And yes, I’m implying you buy the $4 bottles of champagne :))
From ABridalShop
Stay Inspired!