Throwing a baby shower is an important undertaking and one which is honored by both the mother-to-be and the guests. One of the trendiest things to do these days is to throw a baby shower with a themed twist to it. It can be as elaborate as dressing up as the expecting mom's favorite book heroes or as simple as a pink and brown color scheme for a baby girl. If you are not sure what to do in order to get a great themed baby shower in the making, this handy and quick guide will help you.
Pick a theme that is baby shower appropriate.Many hostesses who are a little bit on the younger side may be tempted to pick an inappropriate (read: rude, tacky) baby shower theme. Remember, attendees will be from many different generations and the theme that you pick needs to be a universally acceptable idea. Anything from "Beach Baby Shower" to "A Space Age Baby Bash" is a great idea. On the other hand, bachelorette-style baby shower themes are not.
Find decorations, presents, games and other little touches that match the theme. It can be anything from cake decorations to glass sculptures to party favors and streamers. The more unity that you have for your baby shower, the better the theme will look. Can't find many products on the market that cater to your theme? Create the decorations yourself or enlist the most creative and skillful among your friends to give you an 'artistic' hand!
The table. The table cloth, the napkins, the centerpieces and even the china can be a continuation of the theme. If you theme is super new and really unique it might be difficult to find all the matching pieces, then work with solid colors, stripes or dots to create a rich background, a stage for the chosen theme. Also, it's very original to consider a complementing menu. For example, a 'tea party' shower can start with assorted teas and scones. The cake is almost always the carrier of the theme; hors-d'oeuvres, drinks, quiches, fruit tarts, and cupcakes are all a perfect decorating canvass, so do not overlook them.
The invitations. The theme of the baby shower can be carried through the design and color choice for the invitations and the envelopes. And of course, don't forget to mail them. Snail mail may be slow but mailing invitations gives the party an air of importance and offers the guests a keepsake from a baby shower that hasn't even started yet.
Now, that the hard part is over, enjoy the party and celebrate the big event. Baby showers always end with a special thanks to the hostess, so remember to be gracious and to accept the presents and the accolades with a humble "Thanks for coming!"
