Whether you’re hosting your first baby shower or fifth, you want to throw a unique event that will be loved by the mommy-to-be as well as the guests. Consider three cute baby shower ideas to create a truly memorable event.
Books for baby
It’s the perfect baby shower theme for the bibliophile, someone who loves and collects books. The idea behind this theme is to help build baby’s home library and foster a love of books and reading.
On the invitations, let guests know you’re trying to help build baby’s book collection and that anyone who brings a children’s book to the shower (they can still bring a traditional gift as well) will win an entry into a raffle for a gift card (dining, shopping, etc.).
When the guests arrive with their books, have bookplates available for them to fill out. It’s nice to know who gifted each book, and it allows the guest to leave a special message that will be treasured for years.
Don’t forget to include a book-inspired cake as the centerpiece of the sweets table. A cake designer can create a delicious cake that looks like a stack of children’s books. Have the cake designer add titles such as “Goodnight Moon,” “Corduroy” and “Guess How Much I Love You,” as well as any others that are favorites of the expecting mom.
‘Time of day’ theme
Guests often enjoy being part of the baby shower fun as early as the planning stage. Throw a Time of Day baby shower where each guest is asked to bring a gift that relates to a specific time of a baby’s day. Keep the times simple such as:
Bath time
Cuddle time
Bedtime
Waking up time
Feeding time
Playtime
You can assign the same time to multiple guests, so a variety of essential baby items are received by the expecting parents.
Consider a cake shaped like a clock with the words Baby Time in the center and a 28″ pocket watch prop as a fun décor piece. Tie a ribbon through the timepiece’s loop to coordinate with your shower’s color scheme. Keeping with the shower’s theme, play “Guess What Time Mommy Was Born.” Have each guest write down their guess for the exact time of the expecting mommy’s own birth. You’ll have to ask her or her parents for that information before the party.
Think ‘pink’ or ‘sugar and spice’
For the mom-to-be who loves everything sweet, feminine and girly, a Think Pink or Sugar and Spice theme is perfect when she’s expecting a girl. Décor should include an array of pink, white and sparkles. From adorable It’s a Girl pink paper hanging lanterns to iridescent cracked ice streamers, this theme allows for a lot of creativity.
A cupcake tower filled with pink and white cupcakes looks stunning as a centerpiece, or opt for a professionally decorated baby shower cake that shimmers and features sweet pink bows and booties. Another option is to include a DIY pink candy buffet where guests can treat themselves to delicious chocolates and sweet confections.
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