Are you wondering how to choose a creative baby shower theme that will delight the mom-to-be? Have you spent hours trying to think of a fun theme that will make your party different and special? Read on for some fun, creative themes that the mom, and the guests, will adore!
Do Baby Showers Have Themes?
With a baby shower, there are no rules, so your ideas can be as simple or as extravagant as you want. Choose a theme that will make your party as special and unforgettable as possible on the budget you have.
What is a good theme for a baby shower for a girl? What is a good theme for a baby shower for a boy? Do baby showers even have themes? If you’re the one planning the baby shower, these questions might have crossed your mind.
A quick internet search for “baby shower theme ideas” will bring up a plethora of pink and blue themes, possibly a pale yellow if the parents have chosen not to find out whether they are having a boy or a girl.
A baby shower isn’t just about helping the parents-to-be get ready for their little one’s arrival, it’s also about having fun with friends and family, and creating beautiful memories for years to come. Go beyond the pink or blue themes to put together a beautiful baby shower theme that is just perfect.
But instead of going straight for one of those, take some time to think about what the mom likes and would enjoy seeing at her baby shower. Your best friend, coworker, family member, etc is about to become a mommy, so throw her an amazing baby shower with a personalized theme she’ll love.
Modern, Creative Baby Shower Themes To Try
Here are some of the most creative and fun baby shower theme ideas you could run with:
An English Tea Party
Does she prefer to be with a smaller group of people? Set up a ladies-only tea party in your house or garden on a Sunday afternoon. Food should be delicate finger sandwiches, scones, jam, and a variety of teas.
Add an Alice in Wonderland or Winnie the Pooh theme to the sandwiches and cakes to make it extra special. Instead, you could embrace the idea of English tea time and make it a Victorian tea party, or head east and embrace a Japanese tea ceremony theme.
Themed decor suggestions:
3 tier cupcake stand, Let’s Par-tea banner, Teacup and saucer set
Hollywood
If the mom-to-be loves the movies, throw a glamorous Hollywood baby shower. Your invitations could look like movie tickets and then theme your party games around celebrity and movie trivia. You could even ask the guests to come dressed as movie stars!
The food could be movie-style chips, hot dogs and popcorn, or emphasize the glamour with an Oscars-style sit-down meal with three or four courses and fun sparkling cocktails and mocktails.
Themed decor suggestions:
Soon to Pop popcorn favor box, Hollywood VIP golden backdrop, Movie clapboard photo prop
Books
Instead of the usual gifts of diaper cakes and other new baby essentials, give the party a bookish theme and ask the guest to gift books to the baby. Perhaps a favorite from their own childhood, or from a list so the parents don’t get too many copies of “Love You Forever”!
With this theme, you can buy piles of old books to display and offer book-shaped cookies and cake. Make invitations that look like a pile of books or a library card, and play games based on classic children’s literature or fun characters from books for kids.
Themed decor suggestions:
Book themed garland, The Story Begins napkins, Children’s Book Emoji Printable Game
Western Hoedown
If the mom-to-be would prefer to invite the new daddy and his buddies to the party too, how about hosting a hoedown style western BBQ in your backyard? Complete with beers and country music, this informal theme is great for a laidback couple.
Deck the place out in gingham and add some straw bales if you can source them! Don’t forget some non-alcoholic beer or soft drinks for the mom-to-be and plenty of good chow.
Themed decor suggestions:
Rustic neutral decor, western cupcake toppers, western photo booth props
Fairy-Tale
There are so many fairy-tale characters to choose from, perhaps Cinderella or Snow White for a girl, or Peter Pan for a baby boy? The benefits of these themes are there will be lots of decorations readily available, and the cute fantasy atmosphere will appeal to all.
Themed decor suggestions:
Tulle table skirt, golden foil crown balloons, princess crown and sash for mom
Stars
Stars symbolize dreams. “A star is born” is the perfect theme for the amazing baby about to be born. Decorate the ceiling of the room with stars hanging from thin strings and decorate with designs of celestial bodies.
Use black or midnight blue cloths on the tables, with lots of touches of silver and gold. Add some large gold or silver glittery card stock stars to the tables that guests can write good wishes for the baby on the back. Perhaps adding a tree to hang them from.
Themed decor suggestions:
Twinkle twinkle little star backdrop, star table centerpieces, little star tableware
Prince or Princess
Everyone wants the new baby to feel like a prince or princess. This theme lends itself to an amazing fairy-tale palace cake (think Disney World!) For décor, adorn the place with royal themes and delights. The food could follow a royal theme, perhaps cupcakes topped with tiny crowns and exquisite canapes.
Themed decor suggestions:
Crown goblet party favors, royal diaper raffle tickets, royal treat boxes
Fairy
This is a beautiful theme if you are holding the baby shower in the garden. You can enhance the backyard surroundings to make it look like an adorable home for fairies. Include arches, vines, butterflies, and pastel chiffon in swathes.
Place a tiny fairy garden in a pot on each table and add charming whimsical labels for the foods. This is such a beautiful theme that can be achieved easily and inexpensively, perfect for the summer months.
Themed decor suggestions:
Fairy tale photo backdrop, rose vine, fairy cupcake toppers
Noah’s Ark
Noah’s Ark is such a cute theme for parents-to-be who are expecting twins. The animals went into the ark two by two… Animal-themed décor and food will set the scene, along with pretty pastel Noah’s Ark posters or pictures, and ark-shaped invitations.
Themed decor suggestions:
Noah’s Ark photo props, Noah’s Ark tableware, Noah’s Ark themed Welcome Baby balloons
Have These Baby Shower Ideas Sparked Your Imagination?
Whatever baby shower theme you pick, use it to inspire everything from the location, and the time to the décor. Let the theme run through the invitations, decorations, games, and food.
Pay special attention to getting the perfect cake to fit the party setting. You might even have the mom plan what to wear to her baby shower to coordinate with the theme. Having a creative baby shower theme will make planning the event a snap!