Planning a baby shower can be a delightful experience, especially when you incorporate some playful and punny themes. Here are a few ideas to make the celebration memorable and full of laughs.
1. Oh Deer, a Baby is Near!
Turn your venue into a woodland wonderland with adorable deer decorations. Think rustic tables, woodland creature cutouts, and lots of greenery*. For activities, you can have a “Guess the Animal Baby” game and a “Pin the Tail on the Deer” contest.
*P.S. our venue has an amazing greenery champagne wall that you can rent for your event!
2. Taco ‘Bout a Baby!
Spice things up with a fiesta-themed baby shower. Set up a taco bar*, complete with all the fixings, and offer mocktails and margaritas. Decorate with vibrant colors, papel picado banners, and sombreros. A piñata filled with baby essentials makes for a fun and practical surprise!
*P.S. This is one of our venue’s catering options! Our interactive taco bar comes with chips and salsa, corn & flour tortillas, with 2 proteins (options: steak, barbacoa, chicken, carnitas, vegan mexican lentils), and all the toppings and sides you could possibly need (onions, cilantro, lime, tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, and black beans!)
3. Bun in the Oven
For a baking-themed baby shower, set up a mini bakery with various pastries* and sweets. Have a “Decorate Your Own Cupcake” station and a cookie-decorating contest. Send guests home with personalized oven mitts or aprons as favors.
*P.S. here’s a couple of our favorite local bakeries: Cannelle by Matt Knio, Bakehouse 46, and Ellen’s Fine Goods. See here for a full list of our recommended vendors!
4. Ahoy, It’s a Boy!
Sail into cuteness with a nautical-themed baby shower. Use navy blue, white, and red decorations with anchors, sailboats, and life preservers. Serve seafood bites and nautical-themed cupcakes. Play “Pin the Sail on the Boat” and send guests off with mini sailor hats.
*P.S. Our venue’s Saloon Suite is our recommended venue space for baby showers!
5. She’s Ready to Pop!
Celebrate with a popcorn-themed shower featuring different popcorn flavors, from caramel to cheddar. Use popcorn boxes as centerpieces and have a “Guess How Many Kernels” game. Popcorn-scented candles make great party favors. Serve a popcorn bar with different types of popcorn and toppings!
*P.S. Circ’s Main Bar would be perfect for this theme, since we even have a popcorn machine!
6. Sweet Pea in the Pod
Go green with a garden-themed baby shower*. Decorate with fresh flowers, potted plants, and peas in pods. Serve fresh salads, pea-themed appetizers, and green smoothies. Guests can paint mini flower pots and take home seed packets to grow their own sweet peas.
*P.S. This is a super popular theme! We actually hosted a “Little Sprout” themed baby shower in The Saloon Suite, read more about the event here.
7. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Create a celestial baby shower with starry decorations and twinkling lights. Use gold and silver accents, and serve star-shaped cookies and moon pies. A “Name the Constellation” game can be both fun and educational. Give out star-themed bookmarks as favors.
*P.S. Our newest venue space King and White would be perfect for this theme. The venue space features multiple hanging light strands to achieve that twinkling light effect.
8. Little Pumpkin on the Way
Perfect for a fall baby shower, decorate with pumpkins and autumn leaves. Serve pumpkin spice treats and apple cider. Have a “Pumpkin Painting” contest and play “Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin.”
*P.S. Our outdoor space Mural Courtyard and Railway Patio would be perfect for this theme. We actually decorate the space with backdrops and haybales in the fall! But just be mindful about the weather and have a rain plan in place!
These punny themes are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face and make the baby shower a memorable event. So, pick your favorite, get creative, and let the fun begin!
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