A baby shower is an amazing moment in a new mum’s journey into motherhood and deserves to be celebrated so, if you’re planning a baby shower for someone in the family, or a friend or colleague, these tips will set you on the right path to nailing the perfect event. No kitsch games or decorations here; only easy-to-replicate DIY projects that will leave you with one heck of a stylish baby shower.
1. Pick a theme
It’s 10 times easier when you know the sex of the baby but it’s possible to still achieve the same fabulous result with a gender-neutral theme.
THEMES TO CONSIDER: Aztec, Mexican, Wonderland, Secret Garden. When choosing a theme think about what the mum-to-be likes to spend her free time doing (for example, gardening could equal a floral theme; writing could equal a storybook theme), or let the gender be the guide for the theme. Either way, make sure it’s personal and speaks to the guest of honour specifically.
2. Get your DIY on
Nothing shows your love for the mum-to-be more than some beautiful DIY projects you’ve spent time creating especially for her and her special day.
3. Bring it to life
No event is complete without plant life or flowers. What you select will speak loudly at your event, so consider your choices carefully.
You can ask a florist friend to make up an arid desert-looking terrarium as the table centrepiece. But they are also a great opportunity to practise your floral arranging skills.
4. Don’t forget the food and drinks
Ok, so obviously not everyone can drink at a baby shower, but it’s not a party without some bubbles! Also, think about creating a special cocktail/mocktail for the day and write them up on a chalkboard menu. Finally, whip up some cute straw tags by printing off a snappy tagline and sticky tape them to paper straws in colours similar to the overall theme.
Food platters are ideal for feeding a group of people and are an opportunity to test out your food-styling skills. Think platters of sandwiches, cupcakes or muffins, and a variety of cheeses and biscuits.
Don’t forget to cater for the mum-to-be when making your sandwiches (make some without pressed luncheon meats and prepackaged salad leaves), and be sure to feature some hard cheeses, such as cheddar (as opposed to soft cheeses), that she can safely eat. Homemade dips, such as hummus and beetroot dip, also work a treat and are easy to tuck into while mingling.
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