There are a variety of foods that you can serve at a bridal shower. There are also some that you may wish to avoid. The simplest thing is to eliminate what you can't have. As the bride is the focal point of the shower, find out what she doesn't like or can't eat. Avoid serving foods that are commonly know to trigger allergies. It's worth finding out from the guests if they suffer from any food allergies so those products can be avoided.

Now for the fun part. Presumably you have a theme for the bridal shower so try and see that at least a few of the dishes fit into this. Besides that, a good idea would be to have a brunch party, preferably on a Sunday so it could stretch into a long, lazy afternoon. If it is informal, that would be nice because it will give all the guests a chance to move around and get to know each other. You could have a corner of fresh breads and another of fresh fruits. A lot of people have been serving bite size quiche and this could be a great idea. You could have the drinks counter on one side with a punch and cocktails as well as fresh fruit juices and coffee. Fruit based desserts like strawberries that are chocolate coated and lemon squares could finish it off quite well.

If you are going to have your bridal shower in the evening then you may consider serving up a casserole. You can socialize while it is cooking. Even better, it can be made earlier in the day and just get heated up before serving. Lasagna can make a great dish, especially if it is served up with a big bowl of salad. These dishes are ideal for an evening party as it can all be made up beforehand. This leaves you free to entertain your guests when they arrive. Another alternative is to have a smoked or grilled dish. This would take minimal supervision while cooking.

Before the party, ensure that any vegan or vegetarian guests are catered for. Offer a vegetable alternative casserole or lasagna. The Internet has lots of vegetarian recipes

Cake is traditionally served as a dessert at a bridal shower. Many people today though are moving away from tradition so feel free to break away and have something different as a dessert. You could consider offering pies or fresh fruit. What about a chocolate fountain as a centerpiece. These can be easily rented for the evening.

If you prefer something light like finger food, you could do that too and have a table that is filled with light bites so people can just pick them up and walk around, talking to others. You could serve up things like crackers and cheese, dips with tiny muffins and the like.

Ultimately the choice rests on you and the bride but by choosing the right food will ensure you have a great bridal or wedding shower.

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