Here Comes the Buzz: How to Plan a Bee-Themed Bridal Shower or Wedding

Apr 30
6 min read

Hey Honey Fans!

Love is in the air—and so are the bees! If you're looking to host a celebration that's equal parts charming, sweet, and eco-friendly, a bee-themed bridal shower or wedding is the perfect way to honor the buzzworthy couple in your life (or yourself—go on, queen bee 👑).

At Fingerlakes Honey Company, we’ve got you covered with everything from custom honey favors to delicious recipes, thoughtful gifts, bee-themed ideas, and more, all made with the natural goodness of our local honey and farm-fresh products. So grab your honey-sweetened tea or coffee, settle down in a comfy chair and find out how to make your special day even sweeter.

💌 Custom Invitations That Set the Buzz

Set the tone from the very first “Save the Date” with bee-themed invitations that are as sweet as honey. Think bees and blossoms, hexagon-shaped cards, or elegant designs, there’s no shortage of ways to make your invites stand out. Include charming phrases like “Meant to Bee,” “Join Us for a Sweet Celebration,” or “Our Love is the Bee’s Knees” to tie it all together. At Fingerlakes Honey Company, we offer custom-designed invitations and thank-you cards to match your theme perfectly, making it easy to keep your style cohesive from the first envelope to the final note of gratitude. Your guests will know they’re in for something truly special.

🎀 The Buzz on Bee-Themed Decor

Set the tone with a warm, whimsical color palette: think golden honey, soft ivory, and pops of black or sage green. Whether you're in a backyard garden or rustic barn, bee-themed decor brings instant charm.

1. Color Scheme and Decor

Think warm golden hues and rich black accents—perfect for evoking the natural beauty of bees and honeycombs. You can add pops of yellow, white, and even touches of green for a garden feel.

Flowers: Sunflowers, lavender, and wildflowers are perfect for this theme. Include beeswax candles and honeycomb accents for an extra buzz!
Table Settings: Gold-rimmed plates, bee-inspired napkin rings, honeycomb-shaped table runners, and personalized honey jars at each place setting.
Honeycomb centerpieces made from painted hexagon wood tiles or beeswax candles
Bee-themed signage like “Meant to Bee,” “Sweet as Honey,” or “Let Love Grow”
A honey-tasting bar with different varietals of local honey for guests to sample

2. Activities and Games

Keep your guests buzzing with some fun bee-themed games and activities:

Bee Trivia: Test your guests' knowledge about honey, bees, and pollination.
Bee Your Best Pollinator: A garden-themed planting activity or flower seed planting station is a perfect hands-on moment that gives guests something to take home.

3. Bee-Themed Wedding Cake

For the sweetest touch of all, go for a bee-inspired wedding cake. Picture a honeycomb design, edible gold leaf, and delicate sugar bees perched on top. Or, you can use honey-infused cake layers to bring the theme full circle.

4. Party Favors

Let us help you create the perfect bee-themed favors! From our honey jar favors to seed packets that celebrate the pollinators, your guests will leave with a little piece of the celebration. Add a cute tag that reads, “Let love grow,” or “Thanks for buzzing by!” Find out more below...

🍯 Favors That Make Guests Buzz with Joy

Nothing says “thanks for buzzing by” like our custom honey jar favors—adorable, practical, and oh-so-delicious. Each jar is filled with raw Fingerlakes honey and can be personalized with your names, date, or a sweet little pun. Whether you choose our 3oz mini mason jars or mini skep jars, these golden delights are a great way to show your appreciation.

4 Levels of Customization available- there's something for every budget!
Customize as little or as much as your'd like- Add custom labels with your names, wedding date, graphic, and/or a personal message
Pair with a honey dipper for a rustic touch or a wired bee to match your theme
Great for any style—from rustic barn weddings to elegant garden parties

These little jars of sweetness will remind your guests of your special day long after the festivities have ended!

HONEY FAVOR WITH HEART-SHAPED OLACECARD HOLDER AND SMALL WIRED BEE

➕ Favor Add-ons

Add to your special favors with our honey dippers, adorable wired bees, and place card holders. We also offer

🌱 Seed Packet Favors

For couples who want to give a gift that keeps on giving, our custom seed packet favors are a perfect choice. Whether you fill them or we do, with pollinator-friendly wildflower seeds, these unique packets can be personalized with your wedding design and make for an eco-friendly, thoughtful gift.

4 Levels of Customization available- there's something for every budget!
Personalize the design to complement your wedding theme
A lovely way to encourage your guests to grow something beautiful in memory of your special day

Every time your guests see those flowers bloom, they’ll be reminded of your love and the beauty of the day.

🍽 Honey-Infused Menu Ideas

Make your menu sing with a few honey-inspired dishes that highlight Fingerlakes Honey Company products. Whether you're planning a brunch, garden party, or elegant dinner, these recipes will keep guests talking:

Honey Lavender Lemonade – Refreshing and floral, perfect for a sunny afternoon. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic recipe available.
Assorted Tea Sandwiches- Queen Bee's Strawberry Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches, Hive Approved Honey Banana Nut Tea Sandwiches, Buzz-Worthy Veggie Patch Bites, and Dilly Bee Tuna Toppers.
Charcuter-BEE Board- Loaded with your favorite cheeses, breads, crackers, meats, and Fingerlakes Honey Company Products- Raw Honey (in a small jar or dish with a dipper), Honey Jams & Jellies, and Dip Mixes.
Jam Swirl Cheesecake Bars – Use our peach, strawberry, blackberry or any flavors you choose.
Mason Jar Honey Cakes- an adorable way to end the party.

*Bonus: Create custom recipe cards for guests to fill out and give to the happy couple!

🎁 Bee-autiful Gift Ideas

Want to treat your bridal party or the bride-to-be to something extra special? Our gifts are a thoughtful (and bee-licious) way to say thank you.

Choose from:

13oz Bride and Groom Honey Jars are sure to wow the happy couple. They each get their own, so no fighting over honey.
Bee's Knees Gift Set
Bee Happy Gifts Boxes
or we can put together the perfect gift for your special person.

We offer custom gift wrap and cards, so your gifts can coordinate perfectly with the event theme. Gifting a bit of the Fingerlakes with these thoughtful, locally-sourced products is a wonderful way to share your love for your guests while supporting small businesses.

💌 Let Love Grow—Naturally

From seed to sweet, a bee-themed wedding or bridal shower is all about celebrating love, nature, and the joy of the little things. And with Fingerlakes Honey Company by your side, you’ve got everything you need to make the day sweet, meaningful, and totally unique.

Planning your own bee-themed event?We’d love to help you bring your vision to life with custom favors, gift sets, recipes, and more. Reach out to us and let’s get buzzing! Wedding season is in full swing, and as couples celebrate love, they’re also curating the perfect details to make their day unforgettable. From the venue to the dress, every part of the celebration is a reflection of the couple’s unique style and personality. But when it comes to tying together those little finishing touches, it's all about the sweet details.

Why Choose Fingerlakes Honey Company?

We're not just about honey—we're about heart. Everything we make comes from our family-run apiary in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, where bees are treated like royalty and every product is made with intention.

Ready to create the sweetest wedding favors ever?Reach out to us here and let’s design something unforgettable. We’ll take care of the buzz—you just focus on getting hitched. Love is sweet—share a little.

We'd love to know how you incoporated a bee-theme into your event. Let us know in the comments below.

Until Next Time- Stay Sweet!

Tom and Stacie

Tom and Stacie, are co-owners of Fingerlakes Honey Company located in the bee-utiful Fingerlakes region of New York State. When they are not tending to all things bees, they enjoy spending time with their grown children, their dog, and lots of chickens on their homestead. They love learning more about the bees they foster and helping others to learn more about them as well.