Expecting moms have taken the traditional baby shower and added huge twists which have thrown the old “blue and pink” themes out of the window. Modern showers are including extravagant cupcakes, bold colors and exciting games.
Party Themes and Favors
New mommies are trading in the old baby showers for fun, bold and nontraditional colors. The top 2011 colors are browns with light blues, ivory with pinks or greens, and light yellow with brown. Likewise, many are going green and opting for 'earth tones' because green baby nurseries are also becoming very popular.
Most baby shower desserts are large cakes, right? Not anymore. Couture cupcakes have come into style and can be found in every shopping plaza or mall. This new baby shower trend is so appealing because it allows the planners to have several different baby designs and colors on the cupcakes.
While you’re mixing up your baby shower plans, don’t forget the favors! Cookies in the shape of babies, bottles or strollers are a great new baby shower idea. It allows your guests the opportunity to design their own bottle with icing and sprinkles. Don’t want to bake or buy the cookies? Try giving cookie cutters in the shape of baby items.
Shower guests
Years ago, it was common for only women to be invited to the baby shower. These days, it’s being mixed up by throwing men into the list! If you decide to throw a shower with men and children, be sure to accommodate them. For example: men would like beer, manly food choices, guitar hero, baseball game playing, etc. Children on the other hand will need: craft tables, finger foods, games and other activities.
Cocktail Time
Just because the expecting mommy can’t drink doesn’t mean that you can’t serve some light cocktails for your guests! Create a bar menu with specialty mixed drinks (and some non-alcoholic drinks for the mommy-to-be and kids if they are invited) Some great drinks to serve are mimosas or bellinis, these drinks will be sure to help your guests loosen up and start talking.
Mommy Gifts
If the mommy-to-be has children or doesn’t really want anything for the new born, try to think of a great gift for the MOMMY. A gift certificate to a spa or a pretty piece of jewelry is always a lovely gift idea that has special meaning and is sure to be a hit.
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