Nothing beats a baby shower. Bringing all of your favourite people together to celebrate the bundle of joy that’s inside of you – what more could you want? The best location for a baby shower? At the comfort of your home. Depending on how your pregnancy is going, your feet might be swollen, you might feel more tired than usual, and most importantly, you will start to feel overwhelmed in new environments. So, for the comfort of you and your baby, plan a gorgeous baby shower at home. How do you create a memorable/Instagram-worthy baby shower? We have the best tips to wow your guests and create some beautiful memories that can be treasured for years to come.
Take a look at the following suggestions to create the most idyllic baby shower at home:
Create personalised invites
A group chat on WhatsApp might seem practical, but let’s try something more traditional for this special occasion. Whether you’re going digital or old-school with paper, make your invites feel special and make people feel excited about the event. Add a cute ultrasound photo; use soft pastel colours, and include personal touches like an inside joke or sweet message. Your guests will love it, and it sets the tone for the whole day!
Be sure to specify gifting
This might sound rude, but honestly, your guests will be getting you a gift regardless, so why not steer them in the right direction instead of having too many pairs of tiny socks and teddies? Add a little note in the invite with a link to your baby registry (if you have one) or just a gentle hint on what you’re still in need of. Think of essentials like nursery room accessories, nappies, and other things you forget are non-negotiables. Trust us, people want to give you something useful. Help them help you.
Plan a buffet of your choice
Sit-down meals along a long table with a table runner filled with hot food might seem appetising, but when you’re this pregnant and have other things to worry about, keep it simple with a buffet. Buffets are low-key and flexible, and let people graze throughout the event. Think finger foods, mini sandwiches, fruit platters, cupcakes, and a cute little dessert table. If you’re too tired to cook (understandably), catering is your best friend.
Flower arch
Not essential, but a floral arch can take your decor from “cute” to “Pinterest-perfect.” There are hundreds of part planners who offer personalised flower arch displays. Whether you’re looking for a fresh flower display or a fake one you can rent for sticking to a budget, they can be a beautiful addition. Place it as a backdrop for photos; it’ll instantly set the vibe.
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Consider doing a grand gender reveal
If you’ve kept the gender a secret from yourself and others, make it the star event of your baby shower. This is a great way to get people involved guessing the gender of the baby. Think balloons, confetti cannons, cake-cutting—whatever suits your style. Just make sure someone is filming it (or taking photos), because that moment is going to be replayed a hundred times.
Ask a friend to video the event
You’re going to be too busy soaking it all in to remember the little things. Ask a close friend to be in charge of snapping pics and taking videos throughout the day. Later on, you’ll be so glad you did. Bonus points if they can put together a cute edit you can post on social media or keep as a memento.
Have a stellar mocktail selection
You may not be drinking, but that doesn’t mean you (or your guests) have to sip boring soda. Serve up some fun, colourful mocktails that are non-alcoholic replicas of crowd favourites. Think sparkling juices, fruity punches, and non-alcoholic spritzers. Add garnishes like berries, mint, or edible flowers to make them extra special.
That doesn’t mean your guests should have to enjoy some mocktails, maybe treat them to a bottle or two of some spirits as a gift back to them and to ensure they enjoy the day as much as you do. Plus, it would be a day a lot more interesting for your sober self.
Bottom line
Your baby shower doesn’t need to be huge or expensive to be beautiful. What matters is that you feel good, your guests feel welcome, and memories are made to last a lifetime. Keep things personal, relaxed, and fun, and remember, this day is just as much about celebrating you as it is the baby.Be sure to take lots of photos on the day, as it’s not every day that you get a baby shower thrown for you and it just allows you to cherish such a special day forever. Consider bringing a digital camera, as pictures of the nursery room accessories and guests and food that way just seem more special and easily ready to be printed for you to stumble across later in life and feel all nostalgic about.
