When thinking of what to serve your ladies at your bridal shower, where do you even begin? There are so many options, themes and menus to think about, it’s enough to make a girl dizzy.

Well, we’ve decided to make your decision making a whole lot easier by highlighting 10 of our favorite options for a  bridal shower menu.

1.  Coffee Break 

Is there anything better than a coffee break with your pals? Well, why not use this as inspiration for your bridal shower menu. Recreate your favorite coffee shop with an array of flavored syrups, coffee blends and delicious pastries. Make chocolate covered coffee beans to give  as favors. Or give gourmet coffee in burlap bags.

Milk glass is a stunning detail with a nostalgic touch to incorporate into your wedding decor. The opaque glass is usually blown or pressed into different shapes to create jugs, vases, cake stands and dinnerware. Hobnails are a signature style of milk glass which are the bumps in the design.

Milk glass was popularized in the 20th century but its origins are thought to have stemmed from the 16th century. You can find milk glass at thrift stores, antique dealerships and there’s a wide range on Etsy too. Many florists and events specialists also offer milk glass products to rent. You can also replicate them at home by coating the inside of a clear vase with white spray paint.

What do you get when two artists marry? A wedding bursting with DIY details, of course!

Rebecca and Jonathon met on an artists’ website and attended art school together before tying the knot six years later in an elegant and eclectic vintage wedding at Balls Falls Conservation Area in Jordan, Ontario. With some help from their family and friends and their wonderful photographers, Angela and Kirk of Afterglow Images, the couple used their artistic talents to create the wedding of their dreams!

After the wedding, Rebecca was so inspired by her DIY successes that she set up a shop on Etsy called The Wistful Willow, selling handmade fabric bouquets, flower arrangements and accessories.

Rebecca, 24 & Jonathon, 34

Jordan, Ontario

Wedding Date: August 18, 2013

Number of Guests: 45

Wedding Cost: $7,000

Wedding Ceremony Location: Balls Falls Conservation Area

Wedding Reception Location: Balls Falls Conservation Area

The tuxedo is a classic look for the groom for a formal or black tie theme. It is usually true that classics are best left untouched but there are many ways to update the tux to fit in with your personal style. From bold bow-ties to printed jackets, these details will definitely modernize the look.

To add texture to the tuxedo, opt for a velvet jacket. This is a dramatic and fashion-forward update that will elevate the overall look. A navy blue jacket in velvet pairs well with deep purple and pink jewel tones in the bow-tie and boutonniere. A plum jacket is a great color addition but the fabric softens the color.

Is there anything more comforting than sharing a sumptuous meal with your family and friends? Great food, fine wine and perfect company always win the day.

If you are having an intimate wedding, you can relax and throw out the formalities with a family-style reception dinner. Think of candlelit long tables and a wide variety of dishes to share with your guests.