A spring brunch baby shower is fun and simple.
Backyard baby showers create a comfortable and casual atmosphere for the parents-to-be, and with proper planning can take place almost any time of year. Gazebos and canopies offer protection from rainy or snowy weather, and give guests respite from the sun and wind. Simple decorations, fun themes and a variety of food will round out the day and make for a fun and memorable event. Does this Spark an idea?
Spring Baby Showers
Emphasize the new flowers and fresh colors of spring with a bright backyard shower full of cheerful Gerber daisies, sunny daffodils and sweet peonies. Pastel table covers and clusters of balloons in yellows and greens accent pink or blue decor and add soft touches of color. Host a brunch with canapes, mini-breakfast quiches and finger sandwiches, and offer mint juleps or mimosas for guests who are of age. Sherbet punch and fresh fruit cups offer lighter fare, while ginger lemonade is a refreshing and interesting twist on a classic non-alcoholic drink.
Summer Baby Showers
From patriotic picnics to lavish luaus, use the warm weather and bright days that summer brings for a fun and casual baby shower. Host a patriotic barbecue with fireworks and brightly colored balloons and picnic tables, or use tiki torches, flower garlands and bright hibiscus centerpieces for a luau-themed shower. Tailor your menu to the fruits and vegetables in season in your area, and opt for savory dishes like cold tomato and cucumber salad to offset the hot weather. Serve drinks at a luau in coconuts or themed cups, and style your centerpieces with foil garland or sprays of jewels and feathers.
Fall Baby Showers
Highlight the crisp weather and rich foods of autumn with a fall-themed baby shower complete with cornucopias of baby booties, pumpkins carved or decorated with the baby's monogram, and homemade foods that warm up chilly afternoons. Decorate tables with gingham or plaid cloths and clusters of sunflowers, gourds and decorative silk leaves. Use deeper shades of blues and pinks against coppery orange or hunter green for a modern and seasonal update to traditional pastels. Apple pies, spiced cider and creamy soups create a filling and hearty menu for guests while coordinating with the weather and decor.
Winter Baby Showers
Crisp white snowflakes scattered among pink and blue icicles make a charming winter wonderland theme. Pink, blue, yellow and green baby items scattered among bright white lilies and tulips make elegant centerpieces, especially against silver and white tablecloths. Hot cocoa, spiced cider or wassail and eggnog are seasonal drinks that can be served with or without alcohol. Warm, crusty breads and decadent cakes or pies complement the meal, and can be decorated to fit both the shower theme and the season.
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