Bridal Shower Bubbly Board (Printable)

Elegant board with cheeses, fresh fruits, almonds, and sparkling wine for sophisticated gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz triple cream brie, cut into small wedges
02 - 5.3 oz manchego, sliced into thin triangles
03 - 5.3 oz aged white cheddar, cubed

→ Fruits

04 - 1 cup white grapes, small clusters
05 - 2 pears, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into small cubes
07 - 1 cup fresh lychee, peeled and pitted

→ Accents

08 - ½ cup Marcona almonds
09 - ½ cup white chocolate truffles
10 - ¼ cup lemon curd, placed in a small bowl
11 - ½ cup plain or vanilla yogurt-covered pretzels
12 - Edible white or yellow flowers (e.g., chamomile, pansies)

→ Breads & Crackers

13 - 1 baguette, sliced into uniform rounds
14 - 1 box water crackers

→ Beverages

15 - 2 bottles dry sparkling wine (Champagne, Cava, or Prosecco), well chilled
16 - Lemon twists or edible gold leaf (optional, for garnish)

# How To Make It:

01 - Slice all cheeses and fruits into small, uniform pieces or clusters to ensure cohesive presentation.
02 - Place each cheese variety in small, identical clusters evenly spaced on a large white or marble serving board.
03 - Distribute fruit clusters alternately with cheeses to create balanced color and texture across the board.
04 - Fill small bowls with lemon curd and place them on opposite sides of the board for symmetry.
05 - Neatly arrange Marcona almonds, white chocolate truffles, and yogurt-covered pretzels in separate, symmetrical clusters.
06 - Fan bread rounds and stack water crackers uniformly along the edges of the board.
07 - Decorate with edible white or yellow flowers and optionally add edible gold leaf for a luxurious touch.
08 - Present immediately accompanied by chilled sparkling wine and lemon twists as garnish for each glass.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's deceptively simple to create, yet it looks like you've been a professional caterer all along, giving you all the credit for sophistication.
  • The pale, monochromatic color palette creates such a serene, intentional beauty that guests genuinely pause before digging in.
  • You prepare everything in advance, so you're free to enjoy the celebration instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • It works perfectly for any elegant gathering, and honestly, sparkling wine paired with delicate flavors feels like pure luxury.
02 -
  • Slice your pears and pineapple as close to serving time as possible, not hours ahead. I learned this when I prepared a board the morning of a party and the pears turned brown no matter what I did. A quick toss with a tiny bit of lemon juice right before serving keeps them pristine.
  • The monochromatic color palette is your greatest asset, but it means every element needs to be genuinely high quality because nothing hides behind visual variety. Choose your ingredients carefully, not just what's on sale.
  • Always, always chill your board in the refrigerator before serving. The contrast between cold, fresh ingredients and the bubbles in your wine is what makes this feel luxurious. Room temperature cheese and warm fruit just don't have the same magic.
03 -
  • Make a test board the day before if this is for an important event. You'll discover spacing and arrangement solutions that you'll feel confident executing on the actual day, and you'll sleep better knowing exactly how everything will look.
  • Use a white or pale-colored board because it becomes part of the composition itself, creating a unified, sophisticated appearance that wouldn't work on a dark background.
  • The edible flowers are small touches that transform the entire presentation from 'nice board' to 'this person understands elegance,' so don't skip them even if they seem optional.
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