Host an Off to the Altar! Bridal Shower

Off to the Altar! 🏇💍

A Derby-Inspired Bridal Shower Guide

Picture a sunny spring afternoon, mint-julep in hand, and the bride-to-be radiating derby-day glamour beneath a wide-brim hat. Our “Off to the Altar!” Bridal Shower Collection turns that vision into reality with watercolor roses, racing horses, and lucky horseshoes — all fully customizable on Zazzle. Below you’ll find quick tips and product picks to host the chicest fête this side of Churchill Downs.

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1. Set the Scene with Vintage Ticket Invites

Start the excitement early! Mailing a vintage ticket-style invitation instantly hints at derby elegance and makes RSVPs feel like VIP passes.

Off to the Altar Vintage Ticket

Pro tip: Address envelopes in a calligraphy font and seal with a wax stamp for old-world charm.

2. Dress-Code: Hats, Fascinators & Bow Ties 🎩

Encourage guests to don derby fashion. Provide a hat/fascinator station for anyone who arrives bareheaded — it doubles as a fun icebreaker and photo op.

3. Mint Julep Bar + Southern Bites

• Signature sip: Classic mint juleps served in copper or silver cups.

• Menu ideas: Mini Kentucky Hot Brown sliders, pimento-cheese tea sandwiches, and pecan pie bites.

• Display a framed Mint Julip bar sign from the collection beside the cocktail fixings.

Mint Julip Sign

4. Elegant Tablescape

• Layer rose-print table runners over crisp white linens.

• Top each place setting with a horseshoe favor tag tied around cloth napkins.

• Scatter DIY red-rose centerpieces in julep cups for that racetrack vibe.

Deby Inspired Sticker

5. Photo Finish: Backdrop & Hashtag

Hang a green turf backdrop with oversize paper roses and a custom “Off to the Altar” banner. Create a wedding-day hashtag (e.g., #BurbidgeDerbyBride) so guests can share pics.

6. Favors to Go

Send everyone home with mint-julep-mix packets or Kentucky bourbon truffles sealed with our round “Thanks for Galloping By!” stickers.

Derby-inspired bridal shower ideas: invitations, décor, mint julep bar, hat contest + more! Save this guide to plan a chic “Off to the Altar!” shower with watercolor roses & racing-day glam. 🏇💍🌹 #BridalShowerIdeas #DerbyParty #ZazzleMade

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