Choosing Just the Right Theme for the Baby Shower

 Oh, the possibilities are endless!  So, it's important to start narrowing down the choices and options early in the planning stages for the baby shower.  Of course, consulting with the guest(s) of honor is probably the best place to start.  Even if they insist upon leaving it up to you, you can share some of the themes below and get a reaction, you can ask about color preferences and dislikes, and you can start thinking about feasibility and budgeting issues. 

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Once you've got a theme, a lot of the other aspects of planning that we're going to explore in future posts will start to fall into place because the theme will help in choosing invitations, decorations, and food options.  And think about the DIY aspects!

Here's a list of themes to get you started:

1. Classic Storybook Theme:

   • Decorate with elements from beloved children's books and ask guests to bring their favorite childhood book as a gift.

2. Vintage Tea Party:

   • Host an elegant tea party with vintage teacups, saucers, and lace tablecloths while serving a variety of teas, finger sandwiches, and pastel-colored desserts.

3. Woodland Creatures:

   • Decorate with adorable forest animals like foxes, owls, and deer and use natural elements like logs, branches, and greenery for décor.

4. Travel Adventures:

   • Celebrate the parents-to-be's love for travel with a globe-trotting baby shower and decorate with maps, suitcases, and globes and serve cuisine from their favorite countries.

5. Garden Party:

   • Host an outdoor garden baby shower with floral arrangements, hanging lanterns, and a natural, botanical feel while serving fresh garden salads, fruit tarts, and herbal tea.

6. Nautical Adventure or Beach Scenes:

   • Set sail with a nautical or beach theme, featuring anchors, sailboats, sand buckets and spades and navy-blue and white décor with seafood appetizers and beachy cocktails/mocktails as part of the menu.

7. Circus Carnival:

   • Create a vibrant carnival atmosphere with circus-themed decorations and games like ring toss and balloon darts with cotton candy, popcorn, and carnival-style food.

8. Star Wars or Marvel Baby Shower:

   • For fans of the Star Wars or Marvel franchises, have a baby shower set in a galaxy far, far away and decorate with superhero props and emblems.

9. Movie Marathon:

   • Choose a favorite movie or film series as your theme, such as a Disney movie or Harry Potter, and screen the movie(s) in the background while having movie-themed snacks and activities related to the film.

10. Jungle Safari:

    • Go on a wild adventure with a jungle safari theme featuring animal prints, tropical foliage, and plush stuffed animals while serving fruit punch and exotic snacks.
      

11. Farmyard Fun:

    • Create a farm-inspired setting with barnyard decorations and farm animal cutouts or stuffies while serving farmers' market favorites like mini pies and farm-to-table veggies.

12. Science and Discovery:

    • Celebrate the little one's future as a scientist or explorer with a science-themed baby shower and decorate with beakers, microscopes, and other science equipment.

Choose a theme that resonates with the parents-to-be's interests and personality, and you'll create a memorable baby shower experience for everyone involved.  We'll pick one in our next post to carry through the planning stages as an illustration.