Turning the tables: Creating a great bridal shower setup

One of the keys to pulling off a highly successful bridal shower is making sure that you cater to everyone. Sure, it's all about the guest of honor, but what would a gathering be without a few strategically placed tables for the guests?

"To create an elegant and festive party atmosphere, decorate the event space with fresh flowers and set aside a table where gifts can be presented," HometownLife.com suggests. "A buffet table lets guests serve themselves and also provides a tableau for food and wine selections to be artfully displayed."

Having this separation will surely provide an agreeable distinction between where guests go to honor the bride and where they go to treat themselves. Additionally, it'll take some of the stress off of you if it's easy for everyone to cater to themselves.

If you really want to go to town with the buffet-style theme, have a separate table for savory food and another table especially for dessert. There's nothing sweeter than bountiful helpings of couture bridesmaids dress cookies, personalized wedding cake cookies and mini wedding brownie favor pops.