Bridal Shower Bubbly Board (Printable)

A sophisticated spread of cheeses, fruits, and accents, paired with chilled sparkling wine for stylish gatherings.

# What Goes In:

→ 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, in 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, served 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 cheeses and fruits into small, uniform pieces or clusters to ensure cohesive presentation.
02 - Place cheese varieties in small, identical clusters across a large white or marble board, spacing groups evenly for an elegant look.
03 - Distribute fruit clusters alternately with cheese to achieve balanced color and texture.
04 - Fill small bowls with lemon curd and place them on opposite sides of the board.
05 - Arrange almonds, truffles, and pretzels in neat, symmetrical clusters around the board.
06 - Fan baguette rounds and stack water crackers uniformly along the edges of the board.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and optionally add a touch of edible gold leaf for a luxurious finish.
08 - Present the board immediately alongside chilled sparkling wine, offering lemon twists as garnish for each glass.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when it only takes thirty minutes—the perfect confidence boost when hosting
  • There's something magical about a board where every element tastes refined; the creamy brie melts against crisp water crackers in ways that feel indulgent
  • It's the kind of spread that lets everyone find something they love, from the cheese lovers to the fruit seekers
  • Sparkling wine pairs naturally with every single component, making this the ultimate celebration moment
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  • Timing is everything—slice your soft cheeses and pears as close to serving as possible, or they'll oxidize and lose their delicate appearance
  • The board is only as good as its temperature; warm ingredients look sad and collapse, so chill everything until the moment guests arrive
  • Uniformity in cutting and sizing creates the elegance; asymmetry here reads as careless rather than artistic, so invest in consistent cuts
  • Never arrange a grazing board and then leave it sitting around hoping to serve it later; the visual deterioration is real and heartbreaking
03 -
  • Day-of organization changes everything—prep ingredients in small containers the night before, then arrange the board just 30 minutes before guests arrive for maximum freshness and visual impact
  • The secret that makes the difference is asymmetrical symmetry; create balanced visual weight without rigid mirror-image placement, which feels more natural and inviting
  • Invest in good cheese knives and small serving utensils so guests can navigate the board without destroying your careful arrangement
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