Are you planning a baby shower but want to keep the gender a surprise?
Or maybe you just prefer to break away from traditional pink and blue themes?
Whatever your reason, hosting a gender-neutral baby shower opens up a world of creative possibilities!
From whimsical to modern, here are some unique themes to inspire your celebration:
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Woodland Wonderland
Transform your space into a magical forest with woodland creatures, greenery, and rustic decor.
Transform your party space into an enchanted woodland paradise with rustic wooden accents, lush greenery, and twinkling fairy lights. Adorn tables with moss-covered centerpieces, pinecone garlands, and wildflower bouquets.
Keep the woodland festivities in full swing with woodland-themed games and activities:
Set up a “Build a Fox” station where guests can create their own stuffed woodland creatures to gift to the baby.
Play a round of “Forest Animal Bingo” or organize a “Woodland Scavenger Hunt” for some outdoor adventure.
Send them home with favors like mini potted plants, woodland-scented candles, or packets of wildflower seeds to plant in their own gardens.
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Under the Sea
Dive deep into an oceanic adventure with a sea-themed shower featuring cute sea creatures, mermaids, and plenty of blue and teal hues.
Set the scene for an aquatic affair with invitations featuring vibrant sea creatures like fish, seahorses, and starfish.
Treat guests to a delightful array of ocean-inspired cuisine, and offer refreshing beverages like “Mermaid Lemonade” and “Blue Lagoon Punch”.
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Vintage Circus
Roll up, roll up! Create a whimsical vintage circus-themed baby shower with classic striped tents, fun carnival games, and nostalgic treats like cotton candy and popcorn.
Add festive flair with charming Circus Party Decorations and Directional signs decor to bring the magic to life!
Welcome to the Jungle
Go on a wild adventure with a jungle theme featuring lush greenery, vines, and tropical foliage. Hang paper lanterns shaped like monkeys and tigers from the ceiling and drape tables with safari-inspired tablecloths.
Set up a “Safari Scavenger Hunt” where guests search for hidden animal plushies around the venue. Play a round of “Guess the Animal Baby Name” where guests match baby animals to their adult counterparts.
You could also organize a craft station where guests can make their own animal masks or safari hats.
Send guests home with favors like mini potted plants, animal-shaped cookies, or personalized safari tote bags filled with goodies.
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Reach for the stars with a dreamy celestial-themed shower filled with starry decor, moon motifs, and plenty of glitter and gold accents.
Treat guests to a heavenly spread of star-shaped sandwiches, constellation cheese platters, and moon-shaped cookies. Serve up a signature drink like “Starry Night Punch” made with blue raspberry soda and sparkling water.
Don’t forget a stunning celestial cake adorned with edible gold stars and moon phases.
Keep the excitement going with celestial-themed games and activities. Set up a DIY onesie decorating station where guests can bedazzle baby clothes with starry motifs. Play a round of “Guess the Constellation” where guests match star patterns to their names. You could also organize a stargazing session if your party is held outdoors.
Send them home with favors like mini jars of star-shaped bath bombs.
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Space Odyssey
Blast off into space with an out-of-this-world space-themed shower featuring planets, rockets, and adorable alien decor. Transform your venue into a cosmic wonderland with shimmering star garlands, metallic balloons shaped like planets, and glow-in-the-dark stars scattered across the walls and ceiling.
Create a photo booth area with a backdrop of the Milky Way where guests can pose with astronaut helmets and space-themed props.
Serve up celestial treats like galaxy-inspired cupcakes, star-shaped cookies, and moon pies. For drinks, concoct a signature mocktail or set up a DIY soda bar with fizzy drinks labeled as “Moon Mist” and “Stardust Sip.”
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Garden Party
Embrace the beauty of nature with a garden-inspired shower filled with flowers, butterflies, and botanical decorations. Transform your party space into a botanical wonderland with cascading garlands of fresh flowers, potted plants, and rustic wooden accents.
Serve up garden-fresh salads, seasonal fruit platters, savory quiches, and herb-infused appetizers. For dessert, treat guests with floral-themed cakes, cupcakes, and cookies with edible flowers.
Send guests home with botanical-inspired favors to thank them for joining in the celebration.
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Nautical Adventure
Set sail on a nautical-themed adventure with anchors, sailboats, and maritime decor in shades of navy, white, and red.
Mail “Message in a Bottle” invitations to the guests, and deocrate the party space wuth mini sailboats with patterned paper sails floating in the pool.
Treat guests with nautical appetizers like crab dip, sea glass candy, and starfish-shaped fig jam crackers, and send them home with jars filled with sea salt and rosemary and “thank you” tags.
Farmyard Fun
Step into the charming world of the countryside with a “Down on the Farm” themed baby shower that celebrates the simple joys of rural life.
Treat guests to a delicious farm-to-table feast featuring hearty dishes made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Offer a variety of sweet treats like farm animal-shaped cookies, caramel apples, and cupcakes decorated with edible flowers.
Keep guests entertained with farm-themed games and activities like a cornhole tournament or a barnyard scavenger hunt, set up a photo booth with props like cowboy hats, bandanas, and oversized sunglasses for hilarious photo opportunities.
Set up a crafting station where guests can create their own farm-inspired keepsakes, such as painted mason jar vases filled with wildflowers, hand-stamped tea towels, or personalized wooden signs featuring farm-themed quotes or the baby’s name.
Create a lively atmosphere with a playlist of country music favorites and encourage guests to kick up their heels with some line dancing.
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Adventures in Wonderland
Take a trip down the rabbit hole with an Alice in Wonderland-inspired shower filled with whimsical tea party decor and curious characters.
Treat guests to a whimsical tea party inspired by the Mad Hatter’s infamous gathering. Serve an assortment of teas, finger sandwiches, scones, and an array of colorful pastries displayed on mismatched teapots and tiered stands. Get creative with your menu by serving “Eat Me” and “Drink Me” themed treats.
Create a stunning sweet table inspired by the Queen of Hearts’ love for all things decadent. Display an array of desserts like heart-shaped cookies, strawberry tarts, and red velvet cupcakes adorned with edible roses.
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Tropical Paradise
Escape to a tropical paradise with a luau-inspired shower featuring palm leaves, coconuts, and tropical fruit galore. Transform your party space into a tropical haven with lush greenery, palm fronds, and vibrant floral arrangements.
Treat guests to a taste of the tropics with a menu featuring fresh fruit skewers, coconut shrimp, pineapple salsa, and island-inspired cocktails like mai tais and piña coladas served in coconut cups or tiki mugs.
Create stunning centerpieces using tropical fruits like pineapples, coconuts, and mangoes paired with colorful blooms such as hibiscus, orchids, and birds of paradise.
Send guests home with a taste of the tropics with favors like mini bottles of coconut-scented lotion, pineapple-shaped candles, or packets of tropical seeds for growing their own exotic plants at home.
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DIY Craft Party
Get creative with a DIY craft party theme where guests can make personalized gifts and decorations for the baby, from painted blocks and hair bow stations to decorating baby bodysuits and bibs.
Around the World
Embark on a thrilling journey around the world to celebrate the arrival of your little explorer with a gender-neutral baby shower inspired by global adventures!
Invite guests to join you on an epic adventure with passport-style invitations, hang colorful world maps, string international flags across the room, and adorn tables with travel-themed centerpieces.
Treat guests to a culinary journey around the world with a diverse menu of international delicacies and keep them engaged with hands-on activities inspired by diverse cultures, such as a DIY lei-making station for Hawaii, a henna tattoo artist for India, or a paper fan crafting station for China.
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You Are My Sunshine
A gender-neutral baby shower inspired by the warmth and cheer of the sun. If you’re looking to celebrate the upcoming arrival of your little ray of sunshine, here are some sunny ideas to brighten up your special day:
Start spreading the sunshine with invitations featuring vibrant yellow hues, sunflower motifs, and cheerful phrases like “You are my sunshine”.
Treat guests to a delicious array of sunshine-inspired treats, such as lemon bars, sun-shaped cookies and lemonade. Brighten up each table with sunflower bouquets in mason jars or vases wrapped with yellow ribbon, and fill the room with golden balloons to add a touch of whimsy and fun to the décor.
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Winter Wonderland
Create a magical snow-filled wonderland with sparkling decorations and cozy accents.Whether you’re celebrating a winter baby or simply adore the charm of frosty festivities, here are some delightful ideas to bring the wonder of winter to your baby shower:
Send invitations featuring snowflakes, icicles, and shimmering silver or icy blue accents. Transform your party space into a winter wonderland with shimmering silver and white decorations, and create a dreamy atmosphere with balloon bouquets in shades of white, silver, and pale blue.
Send guests home with sweet reminders of your winter wonderland celebration, such as mini bottles of sparkling cider or hot cocoa mix.
Bear-themed Celebration
Throw a baby shower that’s un-bear-ably adorable, with centerpieces using teddy bears of various sizes.
Treat guests to bear-themed snacks, such as honeycomb-shaped cookies, bear-shaped sandwiches, and gummy bears. Send guests home with bear-themed party favors like mini jars of honey, bear-shaped cookies, or cute bear keychains.
And don’t forget to capture the special moments with a bear-themed photo booth complete with bear ears, noses, and paw prints.
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With these 16 creative gender-neutral baby shower themes, you can turn your celebration into an unforgettable event that captures the joy and excitement of welcoming a new little one into the world!
Now that you have the perfect baby shower theme, it’s time to plan some fun! Check out this list of the funniest baby shower games ever.
As you finalize your baby shower plans, it’s also a great time to start thinking ahead to the early days of parenthood. My New Mom’s Guide offers essential advice to help you transition smoothly into motherhood.
Love,
Shely
