Why Choose a Baby Shower Theme?
Still deciding whether to go for a theme-based baby shower? Then this is a MUST-read for you.
Having a theme for your baby shower will not just make everything about it more coordinated, it will also make it more interesting. And when we say it will be interesting, we are not just referring to the actual shower, but the planning itself. In short, even you, the person who needs to work double-time to make sure everything is in order, will find the entire process enjoyable!
Your chosen theme will be seen from your invitation, decoration, the food you’ll be serving, to your games/activities, in short, everywhere! You will find yourself trying to piece things together so that anything and everything about your party is related to your theme. And this is where “your enjoyment” will enter the scene. Think of how you will customize typical games and activities so as to comply with your chosen theme. Or if you are in a more creative mood, why settle for customizing, when you could invent a game or two yourself. And seeing everything come together with your theme everywhere, plus the oohs and ahhs of your guests, especially mom-to-be’s, will make all that hard work worth it.
And if this is your Nth time to plan a baby shower, throwing a theme-based party is definitely a great change. Well, we could imagine that after coming up with the same decoration ideas and the same game ideas for the Nth time, this is far from enjoyable for you, and only the thought that mom-to-be counts on you that keeps you going. But if you just came from planning a shower for a friend, and you’re now set to throw a shower for another friend, well, making the upcoming shower different is just a matter of choosing another theme, which will mean a new set of everything, from invitation to the different activities.
If it’s boring for you, just imagine how it is for your guests, who probably are attending their 9th or 10th baby shower party. They’re imagining the same old games and the like, and they’re one step nearer to not RSVPing. You definitely owe it to your guests to throw an interesting party. Start by making them look forward to it, and you could definitely do that by choosing a theme that is not a typical baby shower theme. And given your chosen theme, challenge their creative juices in coming up with an idea on what to wear for the party. You could even award the person with the best “costume” with some pretty prizes that will make her the envy of your other guests.
But it doesn’t stop there. Depending on how creative were you in your theme execution, your guests will definitely be intrigued on how you were able to integrate a not so baby shower theme, into a baby shower. And we’re pretty sure they will notice the great difference between your party and other typical baby shower parties they attended previously.
Now that you’re in the mood for a theme-based party, it’s now time to be serious and get down to business. By this time, you will be asking, what theme should I go for?
Before anything else, here are some things that you need to consider:
- Is it an all-female shower? All male? Or couples shower? Family shower?
- Is mom-to-be having a boy or a girl?
- Is mom-to-be having twins?
- Will it be a surprise shower?
The above information will play a role on what theme to choose. For example, if mommy is having a boy, then it’s definitely not a good idea to throw an All Pink party. An All Pink baby shower might also not be a good idea if it will be an all men shower.
And if it will be a surprise party, then choosing the right theme could be a little tricky, since usually, the theme will be agreed or will be based on mom-to-be’s preference. You definitely need somebody really close to mommy to validate whatever theme you have an eye for.
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Comments on Why Choose a Baby Shower Theme?
5:12 am
I have a site with Baby Shower Theme ideas:
http://www.diapercakesbybecca.com/BabyShowerThemes
Here are some ideas, though:
Boats and Ducks
Planes and Helicopters
Farm Animals
Storybooks
Clothesline
Dinosaurs
Stars and Moons
Blue and Chocolate (color scheme…mod mom)
Safari Animals
Storybooks is nice because you can center your whole shower around storybooks. Each guest can bring a favorite for your son. The location can be decorated with storybooks. Its a nice icebreaker for the guests, too (think: "Oh, I LOVE that book….my sister was in a play of Where the Wild Things Are when I was little and I ran up on stage and begged her to come off.) Great conversation starters!
Stars and Moons is also nice….the shower can be centered on bedtime things. Storybooks, again, lullabyes, bathtime, cuddle time, sleepy time.
Boats and Ducks: Blue, Yellow and White. Float a rubber ducky on blue punch. Find nautical themed decorations….plus this is a fun theme for the nursery if you are still trying to pick one of those!
**More ideas on my site..check it out. Good luck and Congratulations!
5:16 am
Yeah Jon is amazing! We live with his family in a beautiful huge house. And yes, Lora has become one of my very close friends and I adore her
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5:36 am
Oh WoW these are awesome cakes! I like the second one, really cute and babyish, but I have to say my fave is the third one, it really celebrates the pregnant woman which is who the party is for.
6:26 am
beautiful
7:42 am
you could make a diaper cake for them
2:20 pm
I also make diaper cakes: http://www.perfectlyspoiledbaby.com If you would like to sell your diaper wreaths, diaper animals, and washcloth animals on my site, please let me know.
4:36 pm
Whether or not to throw a second shower is really a personal decision. Etiquette says you should never throw a shower for yourself (or your direct relatives either: mom, mother in law, husband) regardless of what number child it is!
My children are only 14 months apart and I must tell you that your daughter isn't going to really know what is going on…so getting her excited for the new baby is kind of a non-issue. She probably won't understand that.
If you want a shower that is fine….I am sure there is someone that will throw it for you. However you seem to be a little worried about etiquette…and since that is the case it would be best to wait until baby is about 6 weeks old and then you can just have a welcome luncheon. It is okay for you to throw that (or your mom, husband).
Good luck and congratulations!!
5:08 pm
Thats a cute idea!!
10:06 pm
lol you two are so adorable, i agree XD
4:24 am
If I'm not mistaken isn't this against Community Guidelines? You aren't supposed to advertise and sell through this site.
12:02 pm
thanks, i think so too
hehe
3:40 pm
You two are adorable together
7:29 pm
paris hilton themed or carnival themed
7:52 pm
This is a neat idea! Jon is so helpful! You’re very lucky =] Is this yalls house? It’s very pretty. Ohh and yall talk to Lora too, that’s neat!
6:44 am
oh my goodness! i’m so glad i listened to lora and came and watched your vids you guys are too cute i just had to subscribe lol! Congratulations on your little girl =). i’m 34 weeks prego with a lil boy myself. anywho..keep up the vids..and btw that dog was absolutely gorgeous!!
10:07 am
I will give you a few links, which I am sure you already have by the time I submit them*
http://www.babyshower101.com/baby_shower_invitations.html – 30k – Cached – Similar pages
Gives more than invites
http://www.babyshowerstuff.com/itsgirltheme.html – 67k – Cached – Similar pages
2:37 am
What a cute idea. The words to that song go so well with a baby shower. Maybe you could have it playing softly as guests arrive? I'd turn it off once the shower begins, but it would really set the mood.
You could cover the gift table with a checkered cloth that looks like a picnic blanket, and you can get small picnic baskets from a local craft store for decorations – open one end and put a checkered napkin and each guest's spoon and fork in there, sticking out so they show. Our local craft store even has little teddy bears that could hold the baskets (a little piece of double sided tape on each of teddy's hands would make him look like he was holding the basket.)
Next, you have to check out this Teddy Bear Diaper Cake for a centerpiece. It's just precious:
http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=marycarole11
Diaper Cakes are my favorite idea for a shower! Perfect centerpiece, practical gift, you can even use them for a game – have guests guess how many diapers and what surprises are hidden inside the cake! They are a great conversation piece too and everyone just crowds around them.
Here's another diaper cake website to check out. The mommy-to-be is lucky to have someone who is putting so much thought into plannning a great baby shower for her. And I LOVE the outdoor patio idea and the gazebo. What a beautiful and memorable setting.
2:38 pm
thanks so much!!! congrats on your little boy! and yes, isn’t the dog amazing?! haha he’s my first born son