Baby shower themes give your party a special meaning!
A baby shower celebrates the imminent arrival of some of the most cherished people in our lives. Whether the shower occurs before or after the birth has little bearing on the significance of the occasion.
With that in mind, it seems logical to make a baby shower the most entertaining, memorable, and special party possible. This feat can be easily accomplished by simply creating a theme for the party. The best baby shower themes should have special meaning to the new mom and allow for guest participation.
Themed baby showers can be economically sensible by using casual, colorful decorations and home cooked buffet-style food. They can also be more upscale with personalized baby shower favors and an elegantly catered, sit-down meal.
Make your baby shower planning easier with a theme.
Here are some basic ideas for using themes to help create that extra special atmosphere at the baby shower.
Nursery Colors - If the parents have a particular theme planned for the nursery incorporate the colors and style for decorations and favors. Let the guests know the color scheme so they can bring gifts that match with the baby’s nursery.
Holidays - if the baby shower falls around a holiday it creates the perfect opportunity to plan a festive and memorable party.
Noah’s Ark - this is a perfect theme for parents that are having twins. Decorate with two of everything - two small cakes instead of one big one, twin stuffed animals, etc.
Seasonal – Seasonal themes are as popular as holiday themes and provide more versatility to shower planning. You could do a Winter Wonderland with snowmen and snowflakes, Spring is blooming with colorful blooming flowers, Beach Baby Summer with beach chairs, pails, shovels, and shells, or Autumn with warm multi-colored leaves and baby pumpkins.
Character/Style Theme - if the nursery theme is a particular animated character or style, such as Winnie-the-Pooh or butterflies, use that theme for the baby shower.
Pretty in Pink - everything pink and frilly.
It’s a Boy - think blue.
Little Princess/Little Prince - Decorate with Princess tiaras or Kings crowns, and castles. Roll out a red carpet leading to the mommy’s seat or front door.
Old McDonald’s Farm - decorate with checkered table cloths, farm animals, and straw baskets.
A Star is Born - a perfect theme for a boy or girl baby shower. Decorate with blue or pink stars, if you whether the baby is a boy or girl. Use a star cookie cutter to make star shaped finger sandwiches. Have the cake made in a star shape.
Teddy Bears - Arrange stuffed teddy bears on the tables and around the room, decorate with teddy bear table cloths and plates. Use a teddy bear cookie cutter to make finger sandwiches.
Sports - this a great theme for a daddy baby shower or a couples shower, especially if mom loves sports too.
English or Victorian Tea Party - decorate with lace table cloths and take out the good silver and fancy dishes. Serve finger sandwiches, scones, and tea, of course!
Pamper Mom Party - Plan a party at a local spa to pamper mom and have guests bring special gifts just for her. This is a great theme for a mom that is having a second child and doesn’t need any baby stuff.
Diaper Party - this is a good theme for a mom that already has the majority of baby supplies or for a mom that is having her 2nd child. Everyone brings different size diapers and wipes.
Diaper cakes make a great table centerpiece as well as a practical gift.
These are just a few of countless baby shower themes. With a little bit of imagination your baby shower can be a memorable and fun event.
