Summer is the perfect season for celebrating a baby on the way! With warm weather, longer days, and vibrant outdoor settings, you have endless possibilities for creating a memorable baby shower. And YOU SHOULD!
Here are 27 creative summer baby shower themes to inspire your celebration.
1. Garden Party
Host an elegant garden party with floral arrangements, tea sandwiches, and vintage china. Decorate with roses, peonies, and pastel ribbons. Set up a flower crown station for guests and serve refreshing lemonade with fresh mint.
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2. Beach Bash
Bring the ocean to your party with seashell decorations, sandy-colored linens, and nautical accents. Serve fish tacos, tropical drinks, and a beach ball cake. Give guests mini beach pails filled with candy as favors.
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3. Tropical Paradise
Transform your space into a tropical oasis with palm leaves, pineapples, hibiscus flowers, and tiki torches. Serve fresh fruit platters, coconut shrimp, and tropical mocktails. Decorate with flamingos and bright coral colors.
4. Lemon Drop
Create a fresh, citrusy celebration with yellow and white decor, lemon garlands, and lemon-scented everything. Serve lemon bars, lemon pasta salad, and sparkling lemonade. This bright theme screams summer sweetness.
5. Backyard BBQ
Keep it casual with a backyard barbecue featuring grilled favorites, picnic tables, and checkered tablecloths. Set up lawn games like cornhole and croquet. Serve burgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, and watermelon for a relaxed vibe.
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6. Farmers Market Fresh
Celebrate with farm-fresh produce displays, rustic wooden crates, and burlap accents. Serve a salad bar with local vegetables, artisan breads, and fresh-squeezed juices. Give guests small herb plants to take home.
7. Ice Cream Social
Beat the heat with an ice cream sundae bar featuring multiple flavors and endless toppings. Decorate with pastel balloons, waffle cone centerpieces, and striped awnings. Serve ice cream sandwiches and root beer floats.
8. Picnic in the Park
Pack a sophisticated picnic with wicker baskets, blankets, and finger foods. Choose a shady spot under trees and decorate with wildflowers in mason jars. Serve charcuterie boards, fruit salads, and sparkling cider.
9. Butterfly Garden
Create a whimsical atmosphere with butterfly decorations, purple and pink florals, and delicate netting. Release live butterflies if possible, or hang paper butterflies from trees. Serve flower-shaped cookies and garden-inspired dishes.
10. Rainbow Baby
Celebrate with a vibrant rainbow theme featuring every color of the spectrum. Use rainbow balloons, colorful fruit trays, and rainbow layer cake. This joyful theme works especially well for rainbow babies after loss.
11. Watermelon Wonderland
Embrace summer’s favorite fruit with watermelon-themed decor in pink, green, and black. Serve watermelon salad, watermelon pizza, and watermelon-shaped cookies. Use real watermelon halves as serving bowls for a fun touch.
12. Sunflower Celebration
Brighten the day with sunny sunflowers, yellow and brown accents, and rustic farmhouse vibes. Use sunflowers as centerpieces, serve sunflower seed trail mix, and give miniature sunflower plants as party favors.
13. Pool Party
Host a splashy celebration poolside with inflatable floats, tropical drinks, and swimsuit-optional fun. Serve poolside snacks like nachos, sliders, and frozen treats. Provide towels and sunscreen for guests who want to dip.
14. Berry Sweet
Feature strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in your decor and menu. Create a berry bar for shortcakes, serve berry-infused water, and use berry baskets as decoration. The red, white, and blue works perfectly for July showers.
15. Daisy Fresh
Keep things simple and sweet with white daisies, yellow accents, and country charm. Use mason jars filled with daisies, serve lemon daisy cookies, and create a laid-back, cheerful atmosphere that celebrates new beginnings.
16. Nautical Adventure
Set sail with navy blue, white, and red decor featuring anchors, ropes, and sailboats. Serve seafood appetizers, sailor sandwich wraps, and anchor-shaped cookies. Give compass keychains as favors for the journey ahead.
17. Carnival Fun
Bring the fair to your backyard with carnival games, popcorn machines, and cotton candy. Set up ring toss, balloon darts, and prize booths. Serve corn dogs, funnel cakes, and snow cones for nostalgic summer fun.
18. Honeybee Sweet
Celebrate the sweet arrival with honeybee decorations, hexagon patterns, and yellow and black stripes. Serve honey-glazed treats, honeycomb candy, and tea with honey. Give small honey jars with custom labels as favors.
19. Fruit Stand
Create a colorful display with various summer fruits as centerpieces and menu stars. Decorate with fruit crates, gingham patterns, and hand-painted fruit signs. Serve fruit salads, fruit pizzas, and fresh-squeezed fruit juices.
20. Garden Tea Party
Host an elegant afternoon tea in the garden with tiered serving trays, floral teacups, and delicate pastries. Serve finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and a variety of teas. Add vintage touches with lace and pearls.
21. Under the Stars
Plan an evening shower with string lights, lanterns, and celestial decorations. Set up comfortable seating with blankets and pillows. Serve elegant appetizers and mocktails while guests enjoy the warm summer night sky.
22. Succulent Garden
Embrace the drought-resistant trend with succulent centerpieces, desert-inspired decor, and earthy tones. Give each guest a small potted succulent to take home. Serve southwestern-inspired foods and cactus-shaped cookies for the theme.
23. Citrus Grove
Feature oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes in bright, zesty decor. Create citrus garlands, serve citrus-marinated chicken, and offer citrus-infused waters. The fresh, vibrant colors perfectly capture summer’s energy and sunshine.
24. Vintage Porch Party
Style a charming Southern porch gathering with rocking chairs, sweet tea, and hospitality. Use vintage quilts, mason jar flowers, and wooden signs. Serve Southern comfort foods like biscuits, fried chicken, and peach cobbler.
25. Peachy Keen
Celebrate with peach-colored decor, peach-flavored treats, and Georgia-inspired charm. Serve peach tea, peach cobbler, and peach sangria. Use fresh peaches as natural decorations and incorporate blush and coral tones throughout.
26. Wildflower Meadow
Create a natural, bohemian atmosphere with wildflower arrangements, wheat stalks, and prairie-inspired details. Use neutral earth tones with pops of wildflower colors. Serve rustic foods on wooden boards for an organic, relaxed feel.
27. Mojito Bar
Set up a refreshing mocktail mojito bar with mint, lime, club soda, and fruit variations. Decorate with fresh mint plants, lime slices, and green accents. This adult-oriented theme is perfect for evening showers with a sophisticated crowd.