Nobody Turns Down A Chocolate Party!

When considering invitations, you’ll want to convey that it’s a dessert shower featuring chocolate. As obvious as that may sound, you don’t want to give off the impression that you are providing lunch or dinner if that’s not in the cards. This shower would be ideal for an evening time slot, maybe 7:00 until 8:30pm, if not later.

Under the “dessert” category, Evite.com has a few really cute electronic invitation designs. I especially liked the Chocolate Sprinkles and Dessert Table designs. Although not bridal-shower specific, you can personalize the text to make them your own!

For a more understated, modern look, you could simply go with the chocolate brown color for the actual invitation. I loved the “mochatini” colored paper found at weddingpaperdivas.com. Another contemporary choice, brown with baby blue accents, can be found at tinyprints.com.


With invitations in the mail, it’s time to consider the showstopper, the CHOCOLATE BAR MENU!

Piece De Resistance

For this type of menu - long on selections - you’ll probably want to “outsource” some of the cooking. What I mean is this: head over to your local bakery or specialty cooking store, check out their selection and place an order to complement your favorite homemade items. Some items to think about purchasing: chocolate petit fours and truffles. If these aren’t readily available nearby…try Dean and Deluca or Harry and David online. Although on the pricey side, Dean and Deluca has some fabulous “centerpiece” desserts like the Chocolate Fudge Cake from Dean and Deluca or their amazing Red Wine Truffles, and you might want to consider purchasing just one for a decadent touch at your special occasion. Harry and David’s cheesecake petit fours are delicious!

As you think about your menu, think about how you will display and serve each item. A dessert bar looks best along a countertop or on the dining room table - all together. And a lesson in aesthetics from the catering experts - your table display will look better when presented at different heights. Look for some serving dishes of various heights. Flat plates, tall cake stands, three-tiered dessert servers all work great. If the pickings are slim on your selection of “tall” pieces, use this trick: build height with small boxes, and place a tablecloth over the “stage”. Then, place your serving pieces on top. I would suggest putting all of your serving pieces out, then place a piece of paper on each containing the name of the dessert that will occupy the spot later on. This step will really help you visualize how your buffet will look and plan what you want to serve.

Some suggestions: petit fours, chocolate truffles, bite-size chocolate and raspberry cookies, and even fresh fruit served alongside a fondue pot. You can also have other interesting items available to dip into the fondue, like small pieces of pound cake, marshmallows, angel food cake pieces. Try this recipe for an amazing, easy-to-make Chocolate Hazelnut Torte, courtesy of Heather Carlucci. Delicious!

Chocolate Hazelnut Torte
1 cup hazelnuts
4 ounces semisweet chocolate (we recommend Cluizel Brand)
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
5 eggs
½ cup flour

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and parchment a 9-inch cake pan In the bowl of a food processor, grind chocolate and hazelnuts down to a fine paste. Add soft butter and sugar and pulse until thoroughly incorporated. Add eggs one at a time. Scrape down bowl carefully, then add the flour. Fill prepared cake pan with torte batter. Spread carefully to level and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cake tester comes out clean.

Don’t Forget The Beverages!

Even a professed chocoholic like myself has to break down and say that serving hot cocoa is probably going overboard. For this evening, you’ll absolutely want to serve champagne and also some nice, fresh-ground coffee. Incorporate the “chocolate bar” concept into your coffee service, and offer up a rich variety of condiments for guests to add to their coffee. Consider cocoa powder, whipped cream, cinnamon powder, white and brown sugar, half and half, cinnamon sticks and orange zest. Flavored syrups, like the Torani or DaVinci syrups, are a perfect compliment to your coffee or cocktail bar for whipping up delicious chocolate flavored drinks. Some of our favorite chocolate cocktails and espresso drinks are the Cherry Kiss Mocha, Rocky Road Mocha and Mounds Bar Martini.

Cherry Kiss Mocha Recipe
3/4 oz of chocolate syrup
1/4 oz of cherry syrup
1 shot of expresso
Steamed milk

Combine all ingredients in a 12 oz. cup and mix well.

Rocky Road Mocha
1/3 oz toasted marshmallow syrup
1/3 oz macadamia nut syrup
1/3 oz chocolate syrup
1 shot of espresso
Steamed milk

Combine all ingredients in a 12 oz. cup and mix well.

Mounds Bar Martini
6 Tbsp vodka (80 proof)
1 packet Diet Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix
4 Tbsp Torani Sugar Free Coconut syrup
2 Tbsp whipped cream (in dispenser)
Crushed ice
Hot water

Fill a martini shaker halfway with crushed ice. Combine cocoa mix with 2 oz of hot water and mix well. Add 2 oz of cold water and pour the mixsture into the martini shaker. Add the vodka, syrup and whipped cream and cover the top of the shaker. Shake for about a minute or until the liquid is thoroughly chilled. Strain into 2 martini glasses and enjoy! This recipe was featured on the Torani website, which has many more flavored coffee and cocktail recipes for you to consider!

And For Party Favors!

You will enjoy planning your party favors almost as much as the menu itself! Many bridal sites advertise cute tins of mints or chocolates (or chocolate mints!) that can be personalized for your event. These can be a unique, affordable option. You could also look at buying regular old Hershey Bars and having the label custom-printed with the bride’s name…or wedding date…or the shower date. You could have a basket of these setting near the door to hand out as your guests leave for the night. These monogrammed gourmet chocolates make a wonderful favor, too—there are so many different ways you could go with this theme!

Wishing Well Bridal Shower Poem

Spices, detergents, and gadgets galore,
There are never enough, you can always use more.
If you bring a little item for our bride, would you please
Wrap it in tissue paper, and your name do not tell
It’s just a little something to wish her well.

Or this slightly different version of the same wishing well poem:

Spices, detergents and gadgets galore,
You have several dozen
But could always use just one more!

If you could bring
Just one of these,
Our bride-to-be
You would surely please.

Wrap it in tissue paper
But your name do not tell!
And she’ll love your little something
Given to wish her well!

Another Wishing Well Bridal Shower Poem

This is a cute Wishing Well poem to include as an attachment with the shower invitation.

____’s getting married so it only seems fitting
To have an “ABC Wishing Well” for her shower, we aren’t kidding!
A letter has been circled so you can tell
How we will fill her wishing well.
Please buy a gift that starts with your letter.
Something silly, something sweet or something much better.

“T” could be tongs, toothpicks or tacks
“S” could be spoons, spices or sacks.
Your imagination is your only limit,
Be clever, be crazy, just get into it.

Then come to the shower, to join in the fun
To honor our sweet bride. Cheers everyone!

Bag Full Of Gifts Poem For Bridal Shower

This concept is very similar to the Wishing Well that’s been part of bridal showers for years. We really love this poem!

A Bridal Shower is being held
For a very special Bride
So please use this handy bag
To tuck an extra gift inside.

It can be a dishcloth for the kitchen,
Cleanser for the sink,
Perhaps soap for the dishes,
Whatever you may think.

They will need items for the bath,
Perhaps some light bulbs too,
Combs, Kleenex, soap
The choice is up to you.

We would also like to ask you
For your favorite recipe,
It’s something ___ will treasure
For a lifetime of cooking you’ll see.

The gifts will come in handy
For both the Bride and Groom
And their cupboards will be stocked
In each and every room.

The information follows
It’s a very special date.
We hope that you can join us
It’s time to celebrate!

Invitation Poem For Bridal Shower

_____ met _____ somewhere along the way,
They fell in love and have now set their wedding day!
Come and join us for frivolity, fabulous food and fun
As we shower her and celebrate their decision to become one!

On (day), (date), at the (location of the shower)

Invitation Poem For Lingerie Bridal Shower

___ and ___ are tying the knot -
And this bridal shower is gonna be hot!
Gifts sure to make it one hell of a night,
and certain to make ___ squeal with delight!

The rest of the invite has the pertinent when and where information on it.

Another Poem For A Lingerie Bridal Shower Theme

___’s getting married and I’d like to say
Come to her shower and bring lingerie.

Fun we will have and laughter we’ll make,
For ___’s getting married, for goodness sake.

Please enjoy an evening with our friend,
Come around six and stay ’till the end.

She’s excited and nervous and you ask why?
____’s in Love and you can’t deny!

Bridal Shower Poems For Picture Frame Favors

Pretty little frames are thoughtful favors for your guests. In lieu of including a photo of the happ

A Poem to Place in a Picture Frame - Version 1

True Hearts that share
One Life
One Love
Will always know true joy

A Poem to Place in a Picture Frame - Version 2

Love does not exist
By gazing at softly each other
But grows strong whilst looking united
In the same direction together

Bridal Shower Invitation Poem For Dressing Up Theme

As little girls we all dressed up,
And walked around in Mommy’s stuff.

Lipstick was the brightest red,
With fancy hats upon our heads
Now that we’ve grown,
We proudly wear our own.

In all the softest colors that we know.
But underneath, we wear much more
And that is what this party’s for.

So for the little girls who’ve grown
And want those pretty things for their own
Come join us as we try them on,
And remember that it’s all for fun.

Bridal Shower Poem For Travel Or Bon Voyage Theme

This poem is perfect for a sassy, fun filled travel theme, and designed to help young couples with their Honeymoon costs.

____ and ____ will soon be sailing away
Honeymoons are expensive, let’s help them pay!
Join us to celebrate at _____’s Bon Voyage bash
In lieu of gifts, please consider giving cash!

Around The Clock Invitation Poem For Couples Shower

Don’t be late!
For this important date!
Join us for a shower
That will be on the hour.
Listen to your watch tick tock
For the theme is Around the Clock.
To honor the bride and the groom
with gifts to fill up every room.

You are invited to a
couple’s bridal shower
honoring ___ and ____.
Bring a gift that they can
use at this time ___ .

Invitation Poem For Recipe Theme Bridal Shower

Enclosed for you is a recipe card.
To fill it in, shouldn’t be hard!
______ (bride’s name) might like to try your favorite cake,
or that special dish you’re always asked to make.
Fill it in now, don’t hesitate!
And bring this card on the special date.
At the shower will be a recipe box to fill
With delicious recipes guaranteed to thrill!

Invitation Poem For Alphabet Theme Bridal Shower

This version of the poem is for a couples shower, but can easily be revised for a bridal shower.

Their wedding day is on the way
Let’s get them prepared for the BIG day
An Alphabet Shower is what we’ll do
_______ and ________
Would love to see you
(Date and time)
We’ll have a party in honor of them
(Location) is where it will be
If it’s not too much trouble please RSVP
The ribbon and letter attached you must lift
And tie it neatly to your special gift
The gift must begin with the letter enclosed
They don’t like surprises so leave it exposed

Poem For “Wish For The Bride” Insert

This poem is designed to accompany a card that will collect special wishes from your shower guests that will be gathered and given to the bride, along with a request for a money gift.

Spices, detergents, and gadgets galore,
Perhaps predictable and slightly a bore
Instead, let’s give ____ a wish for the future!
One that’s exciting, and not quite verbatim.
Just write down your wish on the card we’ve enclosed
And bring a little something to help get it started

She is sure to appreciate your most thoughtful wish
As well as your helping to make them come true

Couple’s Shower Invitation Poem

This invitation poem is perfect for incorporating the bride and groom’s name, along with friends and family. Very fun!

There’s a girl named ____ and her favorite beau,
____
Who have decided to enter into marital bliss.
Let’s throw a big party,
said _____ to _____(friend’s names).
Then, ___ called up ____ (friend’s name) and they all chipped in.
We’d love to see you there,
__________ is the date.
It’s at ________(time) sharp, so please don’t be late!
We’ll be showering gifts on the future bride and groom,
The place to be you ask?
___________(location).
The more the merrier is what we say,
So, please don’t miss the fun on their special day!

And there’s this slightly different version:

Put the proper names at ____ and complete poem for the bridal shower.

A girl named ____ decided on this
The time was right for wedded bliss.
____ her choice, a lucky guy
said, “Oh, I’m glad she chose I.”
Her friends, so many, wanted to be
a part of the joy there was to see.
“Let’s have a party!” said ____ to ____
and all of their friends agreed to that.
____ will be the date,
at ____ sharp, so don’t be late!
We’ll shower some gifts on the bride & groom
at the ____ church if there’s room
The more the merrier is what they say,
so don’t miss out on ____ special day!!

Invitation Poem For Outdoor Entertaining Theme Bridal Shower

Try and try with all your might,
Think of a gift for the Garden of Delight.
They’ve purchased a home but the yard needs a lift,
Keep this in mind when selecting your gift!
Below are some ideas, just for a start
Be creative, have fun…choose a gift from your heart!

Gift ideas: Indoor/outdoor plants, seeds, garden tools, gloves, watering can, stepping stones, lanterns,
lawn/patio furniture, patio lights, garden centre gift certificate.

Each time a bride is showered
God smiles from above
Knowing he’ll have a new family
To shelter and to love.

Sarah and James
will soon have a wedding
Down the aisle
Is where they’re heading
Before they become
Husband and wife
Let’s shower them with things
For their new life

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We’re gathering to celebrate
Jane and Charles’ wedding!
Keep this in mind when choosing your gift:
Let’s give their backyard a facelift!
Flowers, plants or rakes, chimes or a grill,
And bring a little something to put in her wishing well!

Click here to see more great bridal shower poems to use in your shower invitations, on favors and during the event.

Sweats and T’s are Janie’s favorite bedtime attire
Sexy undies and nighties will help light a newlywed’s fire!
Our lingerie shower will start her off right
Pick out something special for her honeymoon night!

Click here to see more great bridal shower poems to use in your shower invitations, on favors and during the event.