 Beautiful Baby Shower Decorations
Beautiful Baby Shower Decorations
Decorations are a vital part of any celebration, and baby shower decorations are especially important because
they set the tone for the entire event.
If coordinating colors and choosing designs seems intimidating, take a look at some of the quick and easy tips
below to get your party started off on the right foot and just go for it.
Color Schemes
Colors will set the tone for a party from the moment the guests walk in the door.
Consequently, choosing a color set that works with your ideas and décor is the first step to designing great
decorations. Consider the space in which the party will be held; is it painted in neutral colors?
Will some shades or hues clash with the walls or furnishings? Colors evoke a mood, so keep this in mind when
making your choice. Since baby showers are generally happy, lighthearted gatherings, pastels and bright colors are
both good choices for baby shower decorations.
Streamers and Lighting
Garlands hung around a table or lanterns glowing in a garden will clearly announce the theme of a baby shower.
If the guests are of a literary nature, consider a garland of typewritten pages and alphabet letters, or
candleholders in the shape of alphabet blocks. For a spring or floral theme, float votives and fresh flowers in
bowls of water as ambient lighting, or paint paper lanterns with bright daisies and violets. Mobiles made from
embroidery hoops, construction paper, and twine can also be charming and attractive – cut paper shapes to match the
theme of the party.
Place Settings
Place settings can be an opportunity for whimsical baby shower decorations. Fill wire nests with blue candy eggs
with names written on slips of parchment, or use tiny hand-bound books and write each guest’s name on the front
cover. Mix and match napkins can add a bright flash of color to silverware; wrap each one in a doily band for a
delicate, lacy look. Paper cut out booties or storks can be a charming addition to tables with a more traditional
theme; modern mommies may enjoy a geometric look, with origami napkins folded in bright contrasting colors.
Centerpieces
A well-designed centerpiece can pull almost any party theme together, and is a crucial aspect of baby shower
decorations. Choose wisely, as the wrong centerpiece may be confusing and unattractive. A tiered stand of cupcakes
or petit fours can be adapted to almost any theme, as the individual cakes can be decorated with an appropriate
color scheme or design. A spring theme might have charming ladybug and bumblebee cupcakes, while a tea party would
of course offer teacakes. If your party has a refined or English theme, consider filling antique tea tins with
fresh flowers.
Whether you make baby shower decorations yourself or purchase them from a retailer or online, make sure you know
what your color scheme and theme are before spending any money. Never fear - with a bit of planning, creating a
cohesive and pleasant look for your baby shower will be a snap!
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