The Simple Feast - Baby Shower Guide

Baby Shower Guide

There are a variety of types of baby showers you can host, as well as a multitude of themes to make planning your shower easier.

BBQ -- Afternoon Tea -- Brunch -- Storybook -- Star Themed

A Baby Shower BBQ

Perfect if you're hosting a co-ed baby shower, and also want to take advantage of the nice weather outside. Serve it buffet-style. Depending on what your schedule and budget allows, you can make your own food, buy pre-made dishes, or hire a local BBQ caterer. Once everyone has eaten, then proceed with games and gift opening.

A Baby Shower Tea

An afternoon tea is ideal for a ladies-only baby shower. It provides a relaxed environment in which the mom-to-be can spend quality time catching up with her girlfriends.

A Baby Shower Brunch

A baby shower brunch works beautifully no matter whether you decide to host a co-ed or single sex shower. A brunch may be more appropriate for the expectant mom who tends to lose energy later in the day, or if she simply loves brunch food. As the host, it's also one of the easiest Simple Feasts you can throw together as the dishes are so easy to make or buy. Moreover, it's a great way to accommodate a larger group of people.

Storybook-themed Shower

With a Storybook-themed shower, ask each guest to bring one of their favorite kids' storybooks as part of their shower gift, to help build the baby's library. Carry the theme over in your invitations, decorations and cake. Decorate with beloved storybook characters, such as Winnie-the-Pooh and Curious George stuffed animals or figurines, along with propped up storybooks.

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star-themed

Use stars and twinkly light as the motif for the shower. Serve star-shaped cookies, fruit salad with star fruit, and a star-shaped or star-decorated cake. For decoration, scatter silver star-shaped confetti throughout your tables, pull out your miniature Christmas lights and hang them along your windows, mantels, and banisters, and light white votive candles. You can easily find plates, napkins, and cups with stars on them at your local supply store.