Planning a baby shower for a girl can be so much fun. You get flex those creative muscles and see the end results with the mom enjoying the party.
But choosing a theme can be difficult. You want something that reflects the mom to be’s interests and what she likes.
And the menu, decorations, cake and more all need to match with the theme. So it can be tricky finding something that works and you can pull off.
So we have a selection of unique and enchanting themes that will make your event memorable.
Each theme includes detailed suggestions for decorations, color schemes, activities and more so the baby shower is a seamless and delightful experience for both mom and guests.
1. Enchanted Garden Tea Party
Transform your venue into a whimsical garden setting, perfect for an afternoon tea party. Use lush greenery, blooming flowers and delicate lace to create an inviting atmosphere.
Decorations and Color Scheme
Use floral tablecloths and vintage tea sets. Include pastel colors like blush pink, lavender and mint green where you can as it will add to the garden atmosphere and feel. Hang string lights and paper lanterns to get even more of a garden party vibe.
Activities
Have a DIY flower crown station where guests can create their own floral accessories. Organize a tea tasting experience with lots of varieties of herbal teas so guests can sample and enjoy different flavors.
Menu
You can’t go wrong with finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam and an array of pastries. A signature floral-infused lemonade would also be a lovely option if you can manage it.
Source: Tessa Rayanne
2. Storybook Adventure
You can make the baby shower one that celebrates reading by making it storybook themed and focusing on one or many of the most beloved children’s stories.
Decorations and Color Scheme
Create table centerpieces featuring stacks of classic children’s books. Use primary colors like red, blue and yellow as they will reflect the vibrant illustrations found in those storybooks. Themed props such as stuffed animals or character cutouts are s big part of bringing the stories to life.
Activities
Organize a book exchange where guests bring a favorite children’s book to share with the new baby. You can set up a cozy reading nook with cushions and invite guests to read aloud their favorite stories.
Menu
A menu inspired by one or more of the most popular children’s books is the way to go here. For example, serve “Green Eggs and Ham” deviled eggs or “Very Hungry Caterpillar” fruit skewers. Personalized cookies shaped like open books is a clever and fun addition and a nice sweet, tasty treat for everyone.
Source: Home is Where the Holmans Are
3. Bohemian Rhapsody
A boho-chic theme is all about creativity, being a free spirit and love.
Decorations and Color Scheme
Use earthy tones such as terracotta, mustard yellow and deep teal. Macramé hangings, dreamcatchers and textured fabrics should make up your decorations. If you can then bring in some potted plants and succulents to play up the bohemian vibe.
Activities
Host a macramé workshop where guests can create their own wall hangings or plant holders. A henna station where everyone can get fun, temporary designs would also be great if possible.
Menu
A grazing table featuring artisanal cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, rustic bread etc. will be an hit that everyone will enjoy. Include a selection of herbal teas and a signature spiced chai latte too for drinks.
4. Celestial Celebration
Honor the new arrival with a celestial-themed shower. The night sky is truly wonderful and a party that taps into that can be magical.
Decorations and Color Scheme
The color scheme for this should be straightforward – navy blue, gold, and silver. Hang star and moon garlands and use twinkling fairy lights for decorations to mimic the night sky. Celestial motifs as part of the table settings and backdrops are a nice touch too, and shouldn’t cost much.
Activities
A constellation mapping activity where guests can create personalized star charts is surprisingly good fun. You could also provide materials so guests can write wishes for the baby on star-shaped cards to hang on a “wishing tree.”
Menu
Star-shaped sandwiches, moon pies and a galaxy-themed cake with edible glitter are all fun ways to have food that matches the theme. They may sound tricky but actually are relatively easy to pull off.
A “Milky Way” punch made with blue raspberry lemonade and a splash of cream can be a really fun drink as well. There are lots of ways to turn regular food and drink into something space or star related.
5. Circus Extravaganza
Bring the excitement of the big top to your baby shower with a circus theme.
Decorations and Color Scheme
Red, white and gold are classic circus colors and should make up the majority of your theme. The same goes for things like striped tents or canopies. You can even decorate with circus posters and props like popcorn machines and ticket booths to really go all in on the circus theme.
Activities
Hiring a face painter or a balloon artist is going to be a fantastic ways to entertain guests. Another fun way to keep everyone enjoying themselves is organizing classic carnival games like ring toss or bean bag throw and have small prizes for the winners.
Menu
Stick with the traditional circus food like popcorn, cotton candy and soft pretzels. There almost universally liked so you can’t really going wrong. A show-stopping cake designed to resemble a circus tent would make an amazing centerpiece.
Source: The Fashionable Esq
6. Under the Sea Adventure
An oceanic theme that celebrates the beauty of marine life can be a real hit.
Decorations and Color Scheme
You guessed it – blue! But more specifically use a palette of aqua, coral and sandy beige. Decorate with seashells, fishing nets and inflatable sea creatures. Use blue drapery or balloons as they can be made to look like ocean waves.
Activities
A sand art station where guests can create their own colorful sand designs. You can also organize a “message in a bottle” activity where guests write advice or wishes for the baby and place them in decorative bottles. Very cute and sweet.
Menu
Seafood appetizers like shrimp cocktails along with seaweed salad and oyster shooters are ideal. For dessert mermaid-themed cupcakes and a blue gelatin “ocean” with gummy fish may sound tricky but is worth it.
Source: Sweet Eat Cakes and Ohio Thoughts Blog
7. Woodland Wonderland
A woodland themed baby shower can be cozy and rustic way to celebrate.
Decorations and Color Scheme
Use natural elements like tree stumps, moss and pinecones. A color scheme of forest greens, browns and soft neutrals will complement the natural elements and look brilliant. Extra decorations of things like images or figurines of woodland creatures such as deer, foxes and owls finishes off the theme.
Activities
You can’t go wrong with a nature scavenger hunt if the venue has outdoor access. You could also set up a DIY terrarium station where guests can create their own miniature forests to take home.
Menu
Hearty food is going to work best. So things like mini meat pies, roasted vegetable skewers and a selection of rustic breads. A s’mores station can provide a sweet dessert option too.
Source: Sahm I Am and Lola Tangled
8. Parisian Patisserie
Bring the charm of a French bakery to your baby shower with a Parisian theme.
Decorations and Color Scheme
You’ve got to think chic. So a palette of blush pink, black and white is going to look great. Decorate with Eiffel Tower replicas, striped tablecloths fresh flowers in elegant vases etc.
Activities
Macaron decorating is both very french and very fun (and tasty). So put together a decorating workshop, providing guests with pre-made shells and various fillings and toppings. You could also set up a photo booth with Parisian-themed props like berets and baguettes for a fun keepsake.
Menu
French food is one of the most famous so you have a lot of options here. French pastries like croissants, éclairs and tarts would be a simple but popular way to go. Include a cheese board with a selection of French cheeses and a variety of wines or sparkling juices as well and you’ve covered most bases.
Source: Simply Iced
9. Butterfly Garden
Celebrate transformation and new beginnings with a butterfly-themed shower.
Decorations and Color Scheme
When I think of butterflies I think of softer colours. So pastels pastels like lavender, peach and baby blue. For decorations try hanging delicate paper butterflies from the ceiling and to create a garden effect use floral centerpieces with wildflowers.
Activities
A butterfly release is a symbolic way to represent new life and transformation. It’s not that easy to pull off though and you don’t want to be cruel.
Other good ideas: give guests blank cards and invite them to write “messages of encouragement” for the baby, which can be stored in a keepsake box.
Menu
Floral-infused treats like lavender shortbread cookies and rosewater cupcakes. A light and refreshing butterfly pea flower tea which changes color when lemon is added would be beautiful and memorable.
Source: Measurements of Merriment
10. Little Ballerina
A dance inspired baby shower is perfect for celebrating a future tiny ballerina.
Decorations and Color Scheme
Soft pink, white and gold create for the color scheme. These elegant colors will work as a beautiful backdrop. Decorate with tutus, ballet slippers and satin ribbons. Hang sheer drapes and fairy lights – they’ll add a dreamy effect.
Activities
A cute activity is allowing guests to decorate tiny ballet shoes as keepsakes. For something a bit more engaging you could offer simple ballet lessons or stretching sessions.
Menu
Keep it dainty with tea sandwiches, macarons and pink lemonade served in elegant glasses. A cake shaped like a ballerina’s tutu can be the showstopper.
Source: Shawn Yamamoto
11. Sunshine and Rainbows
Celebrate brightness and positivity with a cheerful rainbow inspired theme.
Decorations and Color Scheme
A rainbow means lots of color. So use the full spectrum and create a space that’s full of life and vibrancy. Hang multicolored balloon garlands and streamers. Scatter rainbow confetti on tables and use cloud shaped decorations.
Activities
Provide mini canvases and paint for guests to create their own rainbow art. Organize a “wishes over the rainbow” activity where guests write wishes for the baby on colored paper strips that can then be compiled into a keepsake book.
Menu
A fruit platter arranged in a rainbow shape, colorful cupcakes and rainbow sherbet punch are all in keeping with the theme. A layered rainbow cake is easy to bake and another big showstopper.
Source: Little Big Company
12. Safari Adventure
Bring the wild to your baby shower with a safari themed celebration.
Decorations and Color Scheme
Earthy colors like greens, browns and golds are going to be best for a safari theme. Decorate with palm leaves, plush jungle animals and animal print accents. Arrange the seating area like a jungle campsite.
Activities
A Photo Booth always works and in this case you can have one with safari hats, binoculars etc. anything jungle themed. For fun games a “guess the animal” sound game where guests identify baby animal sounds never fails.
Menu
Tropical fruit skewers, banana muffins and coconut-infused snacks would be perfect. A safari themed cake featuring animal toppers isn’t too hard to bake and would look great.
Source: A Flawless Blog
13. Fairytale Princess
A royal themed baby shower can celebrate the arrival of a little princess.
Decorations and Color Scheme
Regal color schemes are what you want – blush, gold and ivory. Use elegant table settings, ornate picture frames and tiaras as centerpieces. Hang chandeliers or fairy lights to make the whole theme feel magical.
Activities
A “design a crown” game where guests decorate their own tiaras is lots of fun. Another good game is “royal baby predictions” where guests guess the baby’s future interests or personality traits.
Menu
Delicate hors d’oeuvres and sparkling pink mocktails are straightforward but classy. A castle shaped cake if you can manage it would be even better. Mini éclairs and petit fours for some light pastries too.
Source: Southern Blue Celebration
14. Ice Cream Social
Make the shower extra sweet with an ice cream themed celebration.
Decorations and Color Scheme
For an ice cream theme go with pastel shades like mint, baby pink and sky blue. Decorations should be along the lines of oversized ice cream cone balloons, sprinkle covered tablecloths and maybe even ice cream cart props.
Activities
A DIY ice cream bar where guests can choose their flavors and toppings is a no brainier. A blindfolded taste test challenge with different ice cream flavors is going to be lots of fun.
Menu
As well as the ice cream bar serve waffle cones, milkshakes and ice cream inspired cupcakes.
Source: PolkaDot Print Studio
15. Cozy Pajama Party
If you want to get very relaxed and a bit more intimate then a pajama party is a perfect way to celebrate.
Decorations and Color Scheme
Soft pastels are the go to choice again – lilac, blush, and baby blue. Set up floor seating with cozy cushions and plush blankets. Hang fairy lights and paper stars to create a type of dreamy effect that fits with the pajama vibe.
Activities
A “decorate your own slippers” game with fabric paints and embellishments. Play classic baby shower games like “guess the baby food.”
Menu
A pajama theme means breakfast food. So treats like mini pancakes, cinnamon rolls, and hot cocoa with marshmallows are all going to be popular. A cake shaped like a sleeping baby or moon would be a nice touch too.
Final Thoughts
Each of these themes would be a truly special experience for the mom-to-be. But it’s all about finding something you know she will like.
That might be elegant, playful, adventurous or something else entirely. Whatever it is try to focus on the personal touches and unique parts of the theme and party to really make your shower stand out.
With thoughtful planning and attention to detail any of these ideas can work to make her baby shower something she’ll cherish and remember in the best way.
Sally Gibson is the founder of Someone Sent you a Greeting, a holiday/celebration website. Sally’s writing work has been mentioned in Woman’s World, Yahoo, Women’s Health, MSN and more. If you have any questions get in contact with one of the team via the about page.