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Planning a Cinqo de Mayo Bridal Shower

Saturdays in spring often mean time for bridal showers.  If you’re sending a bridal shower invitation for Saturday, May 5th, why not make it a Cinqo de Mayo themed bridal shower?  This festive Mexican holiday lends itself well to bright décor, fun music, great food and drinks – an instant theme that is original, fun and easy to plan.  Read on for some super simple and easy ideas to make your May 5thcelebration a fun bridal fiesta!

fiesta-inspired glassware from Pier 1 Imports

Decorations. Use bright colors like fuscia pink, lime green, turquoise and yellow.  Buy inexpensive tablecloths, napkins and straws in these colors and mix and match them in your place settings.  Add bright balloons, paper flowers, streamers and consider adding a few strands of party lights for additional charm.

Music.  Log onto Pandora or find the music channels on your TV, then to a mariachi-style channel for authentic sounds for your party.

Food.  Setup a table with a broad choice of fillings and toppings for a taco bar. Buy some brightly colored patterned serving bowls and scatter chips, salsa and guacamole around the room for your guests to snack on.

Drinks.  Mix up pitchers of margaritas and sangria.  Also offer a non-alcoholic punch and water flavored with lemons, limes and oranges.

Favors.  Find miniature bottles of hot sauce for your guests to take home – better yet, use a site like http://www.bottleyourbrand.com/ to make custom bottle labels for a fun party keepsake.

It’s almost time to send bridal shower invitations for your Cinqo de Mayo shower.  For fresh designs checkout the selection at LookLoveSend.com.  All cards are printed on superior quality card stock and will ship the next business day.  Enjoy!