| Looking for a surefire way to have everyone talking | | | | And is there any better way to remind everybody of |
| about your great baby shower weeks after the event | | | | the reason for the party than by having a decorated |
| is over? Here's the simple answer: set the mood from | | | | baby crib in a prominent area of the shower? Not only |
| the moment the ladies walk into the party with | | | | does it set the shower's tone perfectly, it can also |
| fabulous decorations. Attractive and fun baby shower | | | | serve as a gift table. |
| decorations add to the energy and fun of the event, | | | | Table Decor |
| and the secret to successfully choosing these | | | | Finding great ways to dress a table for your shower is |
| decorations is simple: Set a theme! Having a theme | | | | super easy. How about a baby-themed tablecloth with |
| instantly answers questions about all the other parts of | | | | matching disposable napkins? You can use baby cloth |
| the party: color, general decorations, wall decorations, | | | | diapers as placemats. Themed centerpieces are also |
| table decorations and food. | | | | popular baby shower decorations. To make a unique |
| Baby Shower Theme | | | | one, use stuffed animals holding small baskets filled |
| The possibilities are literally endless. Let your | | | | with favors. Easy and fun! |
| imagination run wild while letting your financial | | | | To further add to the shower's light-hearted fun, have |
| circumstances set limits. Here are just a few ideas to | | | | diapers decorated and hung with clothespins on |
| get your party juices flowing fast: | | | | clothes line. Put a stork outside the host's home to |
| - Nursery Rhymes - A classic theme everyone can | | | | greet guests. Have napkin holders made from baby |
| relate to. | | | | bracelets. Or how about cookies in baby or animal |
| - Tea Party - Perfect for those expecting a baby girl. | | | | shapes? A favorite is to have a diaper cake... no, not a |
| - Disney Characters - We all have fond memories of | | | | baked cake in the shape of square diapers, but a |
| our Disney pals! | | | | tower of diapers assembled in the shape of a |
| - Diaper Party - The baby will always have enough | | | | traditional cake! And of course, fresh-cut flowers in the |
| diapers to wear with this theme. Send out diaper | | | | color of the theme are always a welcome addition to |
| cut-out invites, decor, and asks guests to bring diaper | | | | the party. |
| packets. | | | | To "polish" the look and feel of your party, make sure |
| - Stuffed Animals | | | | you have matching tableware. Coordinating plates, |
| - Barefoot and Pregnant - Is the expectant mother the | | | | cups, spoons, forks, and napkins go a long way |
| first one in her group to have a child? Let her know | | | | toward establishing the theme of the festivities, and |
| everyone's behind her by asking guests to come to a | | | | these supplies can be easily found in most party |
| "Barefoot and Pregnant Party" dressed in stuffed | | | | stores. For the tablecloth, white is the most classic |
| shirts to signify their "pregnancy" (yes, even the male | | | | color for it, and you can easily jazz it up for the |
| guests!). | | | | occasion by sprinkling animal- or baby-shaped confetti |
| Shower Food | | | | on it. |
| The chosen theme can guide you in determining the | | | | Food |
| color for the baby shower. But what if you have a | | | | Home-made or store-bought, either way, plenty of |
| theme that works with any color? Simple, you can | | | | food is key to a successful baby shower. Here are |
| always go with the classics: blue for an expected boy | | | | some ideas that have worked out well in parties that |
| or pink for a girl. If the gender of the baby is unknown, | | | | I've hosted or been to. A macaroons, chocolate |
| yellow and green have traditionally been used. White | | | | candies, a layer cake, marshmallows, chocolate- or |
| has recently emerged as another gender-neutral | | | | yogurt-covered raisins and nuts. All these items are |
| shower color, signifying purity and innocence. So | | | | available at your local grocers, I'm sure. Here's a |
| whatever color you decide on, make sure you use it to | | | | favorite of mine: serving milk or vanilla ice cream in |
| tie together the other elements of the baby shower. | | | | clear, plastic baby bottles! And to help keep guests' |
| General Decor | | | | stomachs from grumbling during the gift opening, supply |
| Whatever theme you choose for the baby shower, | | | | them with edible party favors: chocolate-covered |
| there are certain items every party, regardless of | | | | almonds served in baby booties and tied together with |
| whether or not it's a shower, almost always should | | | | a white ribbon. |
| have. Banners, streamers, and, everybody's favorite, | | | | There are tons of ways to successfully decorate your |
| balloons. Balloons can also help guests figure out which | | | | next baby shower. Hopefully, these ideas have gotten |
| house they're supposed to be at! Just tie some to a | | | | the ball rolling for you. Use your imagination to honor |
| post or fence in the front of the house to signal your | | | | this special occasion and, at the same time, hone your |
| shower's location. | | | | creativity. Enjoy! |