Centerpieces For Baby Shower

Baby Shower Centerpiece Ideas

A baby shower is a wonderful event where friends and family gather to celebrate the up-and-coming baby to the world and often to give the expectant mother support and items for her future child. Baby showers often have cute, fun themes, although more formal parties are cropping up recently. Whatever the theme, a well-decorated baby shower can benefit from fun centerpieces, which will jazz up tables and give guests something to smile about.

Flower Centerpieces For Baby Shower

Flowers are very prominent in the decorating world because they’re just naturally pretty. This is one obvious choice, but there are fun variations for anyone who doesn’t feel like a vase of flowers really fits their decorating style.

For a more stylish look, a very simple arrangement of orchids will add a touch of color and style to a table. This can be used for a more formal shower idea.

For a more fun and colorful centerpiece, wrap a glass votive in a strip of tissue paper or streamer. Use double stick tape to attach it, being careful not to put the paper near the top. Place a small candle in the votive and surround it with flowers and petals.

If live flowers aren’t quite right, glass flowers can be gently arranged in a jar or vase, or they can be laid gently in the center of the table. This is a cute and lasting alternative to live flowers that guests can take home as a memento.

Monkey Centerpieces For Baby Shower

What is cuter than a silly monkey in the middle of a table? Big or small, monkeys can be a fun addition to any table.

To go all out on the monkey theme, use a stuffed monkey as the focal point on the table, and decorate with a chain of bananas or little monkeys. Small bowls of fruity candy can be a great finishing piece.

For a more crafty look, use brown and blue or pink paper to make monkey pop out cards. This fun 3D picture can be as easy as cutting out a picture of a monkey, gluing a spring or piece of folded up paper to the back, and attaching it to a solid piece of paper. For a more artsy party planner, try designing and cutting out a variety of different monkeys. This is great because they can be doing fun things, wearing baby clothes, or whatever else seems appropriate. Any colors can be substituted so this will match different party themes.

Butterfly Centerpieces For Baby Shower

Butterflies are beautiful, colorful, and can work for a variety of themes. They can be an extension on an existing centerpiece, such as a bouquet of flowers, or they can stand on their own.

One idea is to use flowers and butterflies with moveable wings. They come on a thin metal peg and can be purchased in a variety of colors.

Another option is to purchase a small cupcake stand for each table. Add craft butterflies in various sizes around the edges and base, and finish with decorated cupcakes or finger foods.

Teddy Bear Centerpieces For Baby Shower

The teddy bear is a beloved and classic child’s toy enjoyed by both girls and boys. They are fluffy, chubby, and sweet always. Whether you’re planning to use a particular famous teddy or you’re just going for a standard teddy bear theme, these cute little guys are sure to light up any shower.

Because there are such a wide variety of teddies on the market, it’s pretty easy to find one that fits your needs: hugging bears, big bears holding little bears, bears in every imaginable color, size, and texture.

Using a regular or closeable bear as a centerpiece opens many options. A pose-able bear is not only cute, but he can do double duty by holding a dish of candy or a small bucket of party favors for guests.

A regular bear isn’t the only option, however. A wooden teddy bear silhouette, for example, is another cute option that is a little less simple than a bear on the table.

Another option is using a glass candle votive or flower vase and stenciling or painting tiny bears on them. With this option, you can even add your baby’s name and birth year right on without having to pay for professional personalization.

Candy Centerpieces For Baby Shower

Candy and candy dishes are great for the people at the table, as well as the party planner. A centerpiece that is simple and interactive is a great addition to any table. Remember to be considerate of any guests with food allergies when picking candies.

Use decorative lollipops and cookie flowers to make an edible centerpiece. Use food grade wooden skewers as stems and decorate cookies as flowers. Put flowers and lollipops into a block of Styrofoam hidden in a basket, opaque vase, or tin. You can also add a ribbon with the baby’s name or the a thank you message to each “flower” for guests to take home.

To add a little variety to basic dishes of candy, use cute bowls and try adding height. Use small cake stand or another type of pedestal to create height variations in dishes. This will make the table look more interesting and less flat.

For a more fun approach, small candies can be put into baby bottles and placed in the center of the table as a decoration. You can use theme colors, create layers of many colors, or even just toss in a random assortment of rainbow candies.

Diaper Centerpieces For Baby Shower

The diaper cake is a gift that many people give at baby showers, but it can also be used as a fun conversation piece. It is essentially a collection of very finely rolled clean newborn diapers pulled together into tiers like a wedding cake. It is usually topped with something like a rattle or pacifier and tied up with ribbon. While this is traditionally given as a gift, it would also make a beautiful centerpiece.