Baby in Bloom: Spring Baby Shower Planning Tips

Spring is the perfect time of year to celebrate the gift of a new life! Not only is the world coming alive with fresh blossoms and color, but milder temps mean sunny days and the opportunity to host a baby shower in a vibrant outdoor venue!

If you’re planning a spring baby shower, here’s how to keep things easy while still having a great theme, food, décor, and more!

1.      Pick the Theme and Invitations

There are so many theme possibilities for a spring baby shower: honeybees, sunshine, or even a tea party. But you can’t go wrong with a “Baby in Bloom” theme, featuring a plethora of flowers, from floral centerpieces to botanical décor and a garden-inspired menu. Because it’s such a timeless theme, you’ll have no problem finding decorations to tie into it!

Whichever theme you choose, be sure your invitations match the style! You can print them out or send them to all guests digitally to keep things extra easy.

2.      Choose an Appropriate Venue & Decor

While spring can be a gorgeous time of year, it’s also notorious for rain showers. So, it’s essential to carefully consider the weather in your area before choosing an indoor or outdoor venue. If possible, a garden party or backyard brunch is always a hit! But we recommend having some backup options just in case, whether it’s an alternate indoor venue or a tent.

Wherever you choose to host, make sure you can lean into the springtime theme with floral tones and fresh greens to make decorating a breeze.  

Flower garlands and floral centerpieces look fantastic on white tablecloths. But if you’re going for a more casual look, don’t be afraid to pair spring-themed tableware and linens to bring lots of vibrant color to the scene.

Of course, the mom-to-be deserves an extra special spot to open her gifts! You can’t go wrong with an elegant chair and a flower arch. But if you need a simpler indoor option, create a cute and quick backdrop by hanging a glittery backdrop and paper fans in blue or pink along the wall!

To round things out between flower arrangements, we love a stack of B-A-B-Y boxes filled with balloons and a “Baby Shower” balloon display over the food tables or at the party’s entrance.

3.      Plan a Spring-Inspired Menu

This is the perfect opportunity to serve your guests light and fresh delicacies that lean into the season.

If you’re having brunch, consider mini quiches, fruit parfaits, or tea sandwiches, but for lunchtime fare, salads, spring veggie tarts, and charcuterie boards are always a hit. Don’t forget to throw in some fresh desserts like lemon bars, strawberry shortcakes, or cupcakes decorated with little flowers! Round out your menu with a lemonade bar and floral-infused teas, and you’ll be good to go!

4.      Select the Perfect Party Favors

You have so many adorable and easy options for springtime party favors that stand out from baby bottles full of candy. Your guests will love taking home a mini potted succulent or a lavender-scented bath bomb! Or, give them something sweet, like a tiny honey jar or box of macarons in springtime colors.

Throwing a beautiful springtime baby shower will be an absolute breeze if you follow this guide! Just don’t forget to plan ahead, delegate tasks as needed, and be sure to have a backup plan in case of bad weather. With that plan of action, you’ll be well on your way to hosting a memorable and stress-free shower!