The Bath Salt Bar: Custom Soaks and Bath Bombs for Every Guest
A bath salt bar invites guests to build a bath soak of their own, scoop by scoop. They choose salts, add botanicals and fragrance, then make a hand-made bath bomb to go with it. Everyone leaves with a spa night in a jar.
It is one of the easiest stations we bring. It moves quickly, it runs without power, and it works for nearly every age and every room.
- No power needed
- Fast-moving line
- Ages 5 and up
- Kids parties from $475
What happens at a bath salt bar
Guests walk up to a styled cart or table lined with jars. Our host explains the steps in a minute or two, then hands over a scoop. Coarse salts, fine salts, dried petals and herbs all go into the guest's own jar, layer by layer, so each one looks a little different.
Next comes scent. Guests choose a fragrance from our perfumer's selection and add it to the blend. Last, they make a bath bomb, the fizzy kind that dissolves in the tub. It is hands-on and a little messy in the best way, but our team handles the cleanup.
Because it is quick, the bath salt bar keeps a line moving. That makes it a favorite for showers and open houses where guests drift in and out all afternoon.
Since the bath bar runs without power, you can place it anywhere: a sunroom, a patio, the far corner of a hall. Choose the spot guests pass most.
What guests make at the bath salt bar
Every guest builds two take-home pieces. Here is what goes into them.
The salts
A mix of salts in different textures and colors forms the base of the soak. Guests layer them in a jar so the finished piece looks as good as it feels.
The botanicals
Dried flowers and herbs add color and a touch of the garden. Rose petals are always a favorite.
The fragrance
Guests scent the soak with a fragrance they choose. This is where a perfumer-led company makes a difference: the scents are chosen with care.
The bath bomb
Each guest makes a hand-made bath bomb to pair with the soak. Kids especially love watching it come together.
The display
We style the bar on a cart or a table with decor in your colors, and linens and customized signage are available as add-ons. Add a candy cart nearby for a sweet matching moment. See the candy bar
Weekend dates go first
Most Saturdays need six to eight weeks, and May, September and December dates need longer. If your date is sooner, reach out anyway. We have a large team of hosts and can often fit you in on short notice. We reply to every inquiry within two business days.
Where a bath salt bar shines
We bring it to Chicagoland, greater Milwaukee and the Indianapolis metro, with no travel fee in those areas.
Baby showers
A soothing favor for the mom-to-be and her guests. See more baby shower ideas.
Bridal showers
Pair it with a bridal shower perfume bar for a full spa-day feel.
Kids birthdays
Fizzy bath bombs and bright salts make a happy station for ages 5 and up, run by background-checked female hosts trained to work with children.
Wellness days
A calm, hands-on break for a team. Guests leave with a reason to rest that evening.
Shop and boutique events
A fast station that draws a crowd to a store opening or open house.
Why hosts choose the bath salt bar
How booking works
- Share the basics. Send your date, venue, rough guest count and occasion through the booking form.
- Get your proposal. We reply within two business days with an itemized proposal. There is no charge and no obligation.
- Sign and set your count. After you sign, your guest count can go up but not down, so book your lowest expected count.
- Meet your team. A week before the event, you receive your host details and arrival time.
- Enjoy the day. We arrive one hour before start time to set up, host every guest, then pack out and clean up.
Glitters and Grace was founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer and cosmetic and skincare formulator. Every perfume, lip color and skincare base is made by hand in our New Lenox lab. Meet the founder.
Bath salt bar questions
How much does a bath salt bar cost?
Adult and corporate events start at $500, and kids parties start at $475. Pricing depends on your guest count, and every proposal is itemized. See pricing.
What does each guest take home?
A custom bath soak made from salts, botanicals and fragrance, plus a hand-made bath bomb.
Does the bath bar need electricity or water?
No. It runs without power, so you can set it up almost anywhere.
Is it safe for kids?
Yes. Kids 5 and up can join, and our kids parties are hosted by background-checked female hosts trained to work with children.
Can we add a perfume bar too?
Of course. Many hosts pair the bath bar with a perfume bar, Lip Lab or candy bar.
How far ahead should we book?
Most Saturdays need six to eight weeks, and May, September and December dates need longer. If your date is sooner, reach out anyway. We have a large team of hosts and can often fit you in on short notice.
Bring the bath salt bar to your party
Send your date, venue and guest count. We will reply within two business days with an itemized proposal.
perfume@glittersandgrace.com · 815.418.6740
With Grace,
Cheryl Gleason · Owner, Perfumer & Creative Director
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