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How to Choose the Best Custom Cups for Your Bridal Shower

by Bethany Wysolmerski

Make Your Bridal Shower Memorable with Custom Cups

Planning a bridal shower means balancing thoughtful details with practical decisions—and that includes your drinkware! Custom cups are one of the easiest ways to personalize your celebration, set the tone, and even create a keepsake guests will love. Whether you’re throwing a boho brunch, glam garden party, or laid-back backyard bash, the right bridal shower cups will elevate your event and make sipping more stylish.

Below, we’ll walk you through how to choose the best custom cups for your bridal shower based on style, size, and personalization options that match your vibe.

Choose a Style That Matches Your Shower Theme

Your bridal shower theme sets the mood—so let your custom cups reflect that! For a modern or minimalist vibe, consider frosted plastic cups with clean typography. Planning something vintage or romantic? Go for script fonts and soft ink tones. Hosting outdoors or by the pool? Stadium-style cups bring fun energy and durability.

Shop our most popular styles here: Best-Selling Wedding Cups.

Add Personalization That Feels Meaningful

The beauty of custom cups is how easily they can reflect the bride’s personality. Here are a few ideas to personalize your bridal shower drinkware:

Monograms: A classic choice, especially for elegant or formal showers.
Names & Dates: Include the bride’s name or couple’s names and the wedding or shower date.
Pet Portraits: Feature the bride’s beloved dog or cat for a playful, personal touch.
Quotes & Phrases: Add a cute saying like “Love is Brewing” or “Bride’s Babes.”

Select the Right Size for Your Beverages

When choosing cups for your bridal shower, size truly matters—especially when guests are sipping throughout the celebration. Cup capacities are measured to the brim (not including ice), so many customers find smaller sizes can feel a bit too small in real use. We always recommend sizing up!

Here’s a helpful guide based on our most popular sizes:

8 oz – Best for kids’ parties or tastings. Too small for adult events.
9 oz & 10 oz – Suitable for wine and small pours, but can feel limited.
12 oz – A step up, good for smaller cocktails and signature drinks.
14 oz – Ideal for cocktails, wine, or punch. A solid middle ground.
16 oz – Our most popular size! Perfect for soft drinks, cocktails, beer, and iced tea. Provides room for ice and fewer refills.
20 oz – Great for outdoor events, longer parties, or guests who don’t want to keep refilling.

Still unsure? Go with 16 oz for maximum versatility. If you’re serving multiple drink types, consider offering a mix of 12 oz and 16 oz or even 16 oz and 20 oz options.

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Pro Tip: These dimensions are measured to the brim—ice and garnishes take up more space than you think!

Coordinate with Your Color Palette

Make your bar setup pop by choosing ink colors that match your bridal shower color palette. Metallic gold and rose gold are always popular, but don’t overlook soft pastels, bold jewel tones, or playful shades like coral or mint. Your personalized cups should complement your florals, signage, and other table decor for a pulled-together look.

FAQs About Bridal Shower Cups

How many custom cups should I order for a bridal shower?

Plan for at least one cup per guest, plus a few extras for photos, spills, or guests who grab seconds. If you’re offering more than one drink type, consider having 2-3 cups per person.

Can I match my bridal shower cups to my wedding colors?

Yes! You can choose from a wide range of ink colors and fonts to match your wedding palette. This makes it easy to tie your shower theme into your big day’s aesthetic.

Are these cups reusable?

Our frosted plastic cups are durable and reusable, making them a guest favorite to take home as a keepsake—or to reuse at the bachelorette party!

What’s the turnaround time for custom bridal shower cups?

We recommend ordering 2–3 weeks before your event to allow time for production and shipping. Rush orders are often available if you're on a tighter timeline.

Let’s Raise a Cup to the Bride!

From sipping bubbly to clinking cocktails, your bridal shower drinkware deserves more than a plain plastic cup. With so many personalization options—from monograms to pet illustrations—your custom cups can become one of the most talked-about details of the day.

Start designing yours today with our best-selling custom cup styles—and don’t forget to complete the look with matching napkins and signs for a celebration that’s as thoughtful as it is fun.

Make It a Moment with Matching Decor

Want to create a truly Pinterest-worthy drink station? Pair your custom cups with:

It’s these little details that make the event feel extra special and totally cohesive.