Throwing a baby shower in the summer can be stressful — the heat! But not to fear. We’ve rounded up adorable yet refreshingly simple shower themes for your summer soiree. The mama-to-be will love these on-trend ideas, from a dreamy boho outdoor affair to a sparkly twinkle sprinkle.
Lemonade
Refreshing and simple for summer (plus there’s the Beyoncé connection), lemonade makes a great theme, à la Abby Mitchell Event Planning & Design. Shades of yellow, fresh fruit and an adorable beverage dispenser take center stage at this party. And decorating is easy. Just use actual lemons. If you want to make it pink go for a pink lemonade party.
Dreamy boho
Macramé is the name of this game. Make or buy a dreamy woven piece, then add boho touches like wildflowers. It makes a perfect photo backdrop. This beautiful scene from 100 Layer Cake will inspire you.
Tropical
Tropical touches make for a vibrant shower. Pineapples, leafy accents and even flamingo decor is easy to come by these days. And think of the fruity beverage options. Check out this sophisticated, simple palm frond-laden table by Studio DIY.
Mom-to-bee
A theme that could incorporate hexagonal “hives,” honey or wild flowers, mother-to-bee is a sweet party idea. This chic vintage affair featured on Hostess with the Mostess was designed by Queen Tut Events and Design.
Twinkle sprinkle
Great for a casual sprinkle or a full-fledged baby shower, the twinkle sprinkle theme uses a smattering of tiny gold stars as decor. The lullaby “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” shines at the center of this adorable shower by Bloom Designs.
Daisies
An easy flower-inspired theme, daisies are in right now thanks to ’90s nostalgia. They’re also simple and pretty. Check out this cheery dessert table from Martha Stewart Weddings’ Darcy Miller’s daisy party.
Succulents
Cacti and other succulents are super-trendy right now, and the great thing is that little potted plants can serve as decor and party favors! Party duo Twink + Sis planned this pretty shower. Check out more of their lovely succulents on the blog Style Me Pretty.
About to POPsicle
Gourmet ice pops are at the center of this cool baby shower. Perfect for a hot day and pretty to look at, artisanal frozen treats will delight the mama-to-be. You can make your own from fresh fruit or get these pops from San Diego shop Viva Pops.
A Baby is brewing
Instead of the tired BBQ, go for a summer baby shower featuring burgers and beer. You have so many options with a brew-themed party: host it at a brewery, have special selections on tap or even create custom koozies, like these from Etsy. This idea is perfect for a mom-to-be who can drink, like an adoptive mom or mom using a surrogate — and for the mom-to-be who can’t drink, make sure there are alcohol-free beverages on offer!
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