Whether you’re envisioning a cozy indoor or bright open-air celebration for your bundle of joy, a garden themed baby shower is a great way to go. The versatile style can be easily adjusted to align with whatever aesthetic piques your interest. From boho-chic designs complete with wildflower arrangements or an elegant soirée featuring handcrafted table settings, the possibilities for a garden baby shower are truly endless.
To simplify your baby shower planning experience, we’ve put together our top ideas so that your garden themed event can blossom to life seamlessly. From vendor inspiration to creative food ideas that your guests are sure to love, we’ve thought of it all. This lovely themed get-together can easily be hosted in your own garden, a loved one’s, or at a hired venue–it’s entirely up to you!
Here’s everything you need to throw a garden themed baby shower:
Garden Themed Party Vendors
Acoustic Band
Sweet, soulful melodies pair well with lush landscapes, so why not hire an acoustic performer for your garden themed baby shower? Whether you’d prefer a full band, a soloist, or anything in between, acoustic renditions of your favorite songs are sure to add to your party’s relaxed ambience.
Photographer
The event may go by quickly, but that doesn’t mean you can’t preserve heartfelt highlights and details throughout the day! One way to keep the memory of your spring baby shower alive for years to come is by booking a talented photographer.
Thanks to their professional eye, you can guarantee your garden themed party will be captured in natural lighting and beautiful compositions. Even better, you won’t have to worry about missing any moments with your own camera, giving you the chance to relax and create lifelong memories with loved ones.
Temporary Tattoos
While temporary tattoos are often linked to kid birthday parties, the activity is a fun, engaging entertainment option for celebrations with guests of all ages. Depending on the signature style of the temporary tattoo artist you book, you and your loved ones can receive delicate floral designs, glittering creations, and many more aesthetically pleasing selections.
Florist
What’s a garden themed baby shower without stunning flower arrangements? If you don’t have a green thumb, hiring a local florist is a simple way to ensure that your event’s aesthetic is just as you imagined it to be. From soft pastel designs to vibrant, multicolored curations, talented floral professionals can bring an array of beautiful visions to life.
Garden Themed Venue Options
Your Own Garden
One perk of hosting a garden themed baby shower is that your own green space is sure to make a wonderful setting for your special day. If not, a loved one’s garden or even a local park is sure to have the naturally beautiful effect that you’re looking for. No matter which of these venues you choose, each can be a blank canvas for your dream celebration.
Patio
From intimate get-togethers to extravagant soirees, patios are versatile venues that can accommodate a wide range of party types. Restaurants, hotels, and other gathering spaces often have private garden options onsite. Highlighted by leafy plants, beautifully landscaped blossoms, and other botanical treasures, these open-air settings are sure to complement your garden theme.
Rooftop
Celebrate your baby on the way under open skies with a rooftop venue. The settings can be left minimalist with a few thoughtfully designed floral arrangements to showcase your celebration’s theme, or lavishly embellished with flower wall arches, canopies, and more. The sky is truly your limit with this venue option!
Creative Details
Flower Crowns
Take direct inspiration from the garden theme and include flower crowns in your baby shower. Flower crowns are a sure way to spark joy, whether you provide premade accessories for your guests or set up an engaging DIY station. Don’t forget to snap a photo when you and your loved ones are all wearing them for whimsical pictures from the day!
Earth Toned Outfits
Color-coordinate with Mother Nature for your garden themed baby shower! From warm terracottas to refreshing sages, there are ample natural hues you can choose from for your party outfit. Monochrome pieces, modern floral prints, and billowing fabrics are all fun ways to embrace organic-inspired designs.
Enchanting Lighting
Enhance your selected venue with distinctive lighting to set the desired tone for your garden themed occasion. Whimsical designs such as paper lanterns, bistro lighting, and twinkling bunting are all beautiful ways to add a touch of magic to your big day. If you’re hiring a venue for the event, they may even have various lighting options onsite, simplifying the planning process for you.
Balloon Arches
Define your garden themed baby shower’s color palette with the help of an aesthetically pleasing balloon arch. These creations can seamlessly enhance your celebration setting and even make for a charming photo backdrop. If balloons aren’t for you, you could also opt for a picturesque flower arch composed of your favorite blossoms.
Handmade Soap Party Favors
Treat your guests to an on-theme gift at the end of your celebration with customized soap favors. Handmade creations adorned with twine and dried flowers can be purchased in bulk on Etsy, streamlining the planning process. The earthy scents are sure to remind your loved ones of your garden theme event even after the festivities draw to a close!
Garden Inspired Food Ideas
Plant Based Hors D’Oeuvres
Embrace Mother Nature’s bounty by serving up an array of plant-based hors d'oeuvres at your garden themed baby shower. Options like bruschetta, mango salsa, nachos, and avocado spring rolls, will be delicious and perfectly on theme for your shower party. We also love mini vegetable crudite cups for a healthy alternative.
Cake Pops
Cake pops are versatile sweets that aren’t only delicious but can also be styled to suit an array of celebration themes. Whether you fashion them into lovely little bursts of sunshine, colorful flowers, or even ladybugs, these pops are sure to please those attending your garden themed baby shower. Better yet, these tasty treats are ideal for guests of all ages!
Charcuterie Boards
The bountiful aesthetic of charcuterie boards is sure to complement your garden party’s organic style. Meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies, and bread are just a few of the many delectable selections that can be included in your curated spread. Not only do they taste delicious, but the beautiful presentation is sure to pique your guests’ interest. Check out professional caterers in your area here.
Garden Themed Drink Inspiration
Tea
If you’re planning a brunch event, an evening get-together, or anything in between, tea is a perfect option for a celebratory drinks menu inspired by Mother Nature. The much-loved beverage comes in a variety of botanically infused flavors, such as oolong, chamomile, and Darjeeling. For a sun-soaked party, iced tea complete with lemon wedges is another deliciously thirst-quenching combination.
Lemonade
Fruity and versatile, lemonade can be depended on to appeal to a wide range of palates. The sweet yet tangy beverage is perfect as is or can be elevated with tart berries, juicy peaches, and many other fruits. Mint and cucumber lemonade is an especially refreshing option for summer baby showers!
If you’re looking to serve cocktails lemonade is a great mixer for champagne, or hard alcohols like vodka or gin.
Mocktails
Just because you have a baby on the way doesn’t mean you can’t join in on the fun! Mocktails are a lovely, inclusive option for parents-to-be, as well as other loved ones on your guest list. Highlight the shower’s garden theme by adding edible flowers, citrus slices, and palate-pleasing herbs to your beverage selections. To find top bartending teams in your area, check out our selection here.
Better yet, you could even prepare a mocktail-making station for your baby shower. With this interactive element, you and your guests can unleash your imagination as you assemble eye-catching drinks together. Be sure to take pictures of the Instagram-worthy creations against lush floral backdrops when you’re done!
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