10 popular themes for baby showers in 2024

From creating a mermaid-themed party to incorporating boho chic decor, there are endless possibilities for baby shower decorations. The overall concept should express your personality and hopes for your baby. Here are 10 popular themes for baby shower decor.

Desert beauty

Do you love desert sunshine and succulents? Use dusty mauves, muted greens, and light beiges to create desert-focused shower decor. You can put succulents in terracotta pots as centerpieces and then tell your guests to take one home as a gift at the end of the shower. Don't forget to order succulent cupcakes or a cactus-themed cake to enjoy.

Need more ideas? Check out these tips for creating desert-themed baby shower decorations.

The celestial world

Heavenly features like moons, planets, and sparkling stars have long been a favorite for baby showers, and 2024 is no exception. Make this popular theme your own by filling the party space with soft clouds made from craft foam or quilt batting. Add string lights shaped like stars or moons and plenty of sparkles to bring this theme to life.

You'll find tons of decor ideas via Pinterest or general online searches.

Woodlands

Adorable animals and pine-inspired decor set the stage for a woodland-themed baby shower. It's the perfect theme if you love the outdoors and want to incorporate baby foxes, bears, and even skunks into your shower. Transform the party space into an immersive experience by positioning live, potted evergreens or artificial Christmas trees all over the room.

If you need more inspiration for unique baby shower decoration ideas, head to this Pinterest board.

Boho rainbows

Boho style is all the rage in interior decorating and accessories. If you love the boho look, why not adopt it for your baby shower? You could make a balloon arch in the shape of a rainbow to welcome guests — it also creates a beautiful photo backdrop.

Of course, this theme is a special way to celebrate a rainbow baby, and the soft colors of boho style are also gender-neutral.

These Rainbow Baby Shower invitations are a great place to start for creative baby shower themes.

Baby bee

Are you a "mother-to-bee?" This nature-inspired theme buzzes with honeycomb decor and sweet, cartoon-style bee decorations. Incorporate honey into your party menu or give guests a jar of the sticky sweetener before they leave.

The gender-neutral yellow and black color palette is also appreciated if you're on a budget. You can find tablecloths, paper goods, balloons, and other decor in these standard colors — online and at brick-and-mortar party stores.

Safari party

Baby animals are a perfect decor choice for your baby shower. Make the idea wild with a safari party featuring lions, zebras, elephants, and other critters. You could also use lush greens and dried grasses (find them at craft stores) to set the backdrop for your celebration. Animal-print tablecloths and paper goods also work well with this theme.

There are a lot of possibilities here, so be sure to plan your event and finalize the details at least a month beforehand. Watch this DIY tutorial for ideas on creating a memorable safari party.

Mushroom wonderland

Can't get enough of retro-inspired mushroom designs? Incorporate them into your baby shower by decorating with polka-dot toadstools and tiny frogs. This whimsical theme is gender-neutral and offers numerous design possibilities.

If you love Nintendo, go with a Mario theme. If "Alice in Wonderland" is one of your favorites, deck out your space in themed decor with technicolor mushrooms.

Teddy bear celebration

Teddy bears have been a staple in nurseries since the early 1900s. Take inspiration from the long-standing trend by featuring stuffed bears throughout the decor. They make a great baby shower theme that won't break the bank. Use teddy bears holding flowers or heart-shaped balloons for centerpieces, and then save the bears to give to your child at an appropriate age.

Teddy bears are easy to incorporate into other themes, such as the celestial party and boho rainbow ideas above. You can get more decoration inspiration and adorable decor ideas here.

Royally inspired

Your developing baby is already your little prince or princess. Celebrate with a royally inspired theme featuring crowns, tiaras, and regal decor. Use regal blues or purples, and be sure to add plenty of gold accents for this theme.

Instead of the usual baby shower finger foods, go with tea-time delicacies — like bite-sized cucumber sandwiches. You can even create a royal baby insignia to use on shower invitations and decorations.

You'll find hundreds of ideas for a royalty-inspired baby shower on this Pinterest board.

Wildflowers and blooms

If you're looking for a natural theme with bright pops of color, consider a wildflowers and blooms baby shower. Make a DIY paper flower backdrop and put fresh florals on every table. Then, customize this theme by creating a color palette and choosing the flowers that fit it. If you plan to incorporate live wildflowers, check local regulations before picking any blooms.

Design a baby shower to remember

A baby shower is an exciting and memorable event in your life. Are you ready to find the perfect decor and send out invitations? Get started on your baby shower invitations with Mixbook today. You'll find customizable designs to fit practically any party theme.