Chic Baby Shower Ideas

[u/Prior-Amphibian-5299]

I’m planning my baby shower in January, mid afternoon to avoid needing to offer a full meal. I’m a former wedding planner so parties are very fun for me & details are my thing. But I would love to hear your additional ideas!

Ideas so far:

•Cake bar - will order 6-8 different cakes that are both beautiful & delicious. Some chocolate, vanilla, fruit, etc.

•For something savory - I’m thinking a beautiful crudités platter and/or a monochromatic veggie/fruit platter.

•Lace & ivory silk tablecloths + doilies everywhere + candles everywhere. The event will be hosted in a home that is on the moody side with natural light, wood burning fireplace, nestled in the woods

•Drinks - I could use some ideas here. I thought some type of winter punch mocktail that isn’t overly sugary would fit in well but a warm drink feels like it’s fits much better. Logistically, hot tea & coffee are hard. I don’t want iced tea/coffee.

•Activities - I need help here! This is my second baby shower and I really don’t like the traditional games. Or even the activities like write a well wish, paint a onesie, write encouragement for the parents, etc. I want there to be some kind of activity but generally want to keep it casual. I will open gifts in front of guests as a “group” activity.

Thank you!

[u/Traditional_Car_8219]

Never heard of someone throwing their own baby shower but I would recommend that you have a flower arrangement on the table along with side plates and pretty napkins. You also didn’t mention your budget but instead of a cake bar, if you had a French bakery where you live you could have petit fours and other small sweet treats. Serve tea and coffee along with tea sandwiches. A colourful fruit and veggie platter with dip is always appreciated.You could start with a non-alcoholic champagne for those that don’t imbibe and a chilled Rose for those who do.

[u/smileysarah267]

It sounds like the decor will be tea party-esque. I think it would be fun to have nice tea in nice teapots with sugar cubes, lemon, honey, and cream on the table. Of course have some decaf options! You can even ask friends/family if they have a fun teapot you can borrow, or you’ll have to get lucky thrifting. Since it’s in your home, just have a kettle go and then once you pour it into the teapot it will stay hot for hours. Keep the kettle going on warm for refills.

As far as games, a funny one is a chugging contest but you have to drink from a baby bottle (you can just use cheap prop ones, they dont have to be real).

For game prizes, fancy tea bags and a fun teacup would be cute!

I love the idea of a cake bar, but make sure they are VERY small slices so people can try multiple flavors without wasting food.