Last weekend I threw a nautical baby shower for my daughter! I have been sharing many of the tutorials for the decorations and even gifts here on the blog over the past few weeks. However, I thought I would round up the entire event so everything would be in one place and so you would have all the ideas you might need for a baby shower or party you are hosting!
Nautical Baby Shower Ideas
The baby shower was on Sunday so we spent the day on Saturday crafting and getting the food ready for the party. The mom to be helped as well as her younger sister. We had a few other helpers on Saturday and I am telling you I could not have pulled this off without them!
Crafting & Cooking
We used the table in the kitchen for the food. I hung the whale baby mobile above the table as decoration. It will find a home in the baby’s room soon.
The spread of food included party ham rolls, pineapple cheese sandwiches and oh so much more! We made little cards to label the food for the shower guests.
I picked up a ton of paper rosettes to use as party decor. You can see a little bit more about where to buy those and how to put them together in this post. In this case, we hung them on a ribbon over the food table.
Desserts & Drinks For Nautical Baby Shower
We had to have a whole other area for desserts and drinks. A family member of the dad-to-be made these great mints and even customized them with the party theme. They were delicious!
The cupcakes had a variety of nautical-themed toppers. You can download the whale topper and more here.
Gift Table & Decor
The mantel was also decorated using a variety of craft ideas! You can see how to make that chalkboard baby shower banner here.
The tub turned into a boat was for cards and books. You can click here to see how to make that as well. We once again continued with the rosettes in this area as well.
I bought letters to spell the baby’s name and covered them using this method with scrapbook paper. You can also click here to see how to make those whale baskets.
We used some ribbon and an extra wood anchor to make a corsage for the mom-to-be.
Baby Shower Games & Guest Book
We didn’t really play traditional baby shower games. Instead, we had one board where the guests could guess the birth date and birth weight of the baby. This activity was really fun and easy. Plus, it took some stress off of us from planning tons of party games.
We also had a baby shower guest book that later turned into nursery art. You can download the free printable and see how to make your own version here.
At the end of the shower, we framed up the guest book so that my daughter could take it home. Too cute right??
Final Thoughts On Nautical Baby Shower
The most important thing was that the mom-to-be had a ton of fun! I will not bore you with tons of pictures but the one below pretty much sums it up. I hope y’all have enjoyed these nautical-themed baby shower ideas. It was a fun party to plan and I was happy that it went so well!
Tips and Tricks for Nautical Baby Shower
Now that you’ve seen this nautical baby shower, are you ready to have one for yourself or for someone you know who is expecting? Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your event goes as smoothly as possible!
- Set A Budget – We all know that throwing a baby shower can become expensive. Due to that, I recommend setting a budget beforehand. This is because having a budget will keep costs down and keep you on track, especially when you make those trips to the craft store!
- Niche Down With Your Theme – If you have really tight budget, niche down with your theme. This means picking a few things to focus on when it comes to decorating. For example, with a nautical theme, you could pick one thing from each category below to give you something simpler to focus on. – Instead of trying to decorate with everything!
- Sea Creatures: Fish, Whales, Sea Turtles, Crabs
- Sea Themes: Ships, Lighthouses, Anchors, Seashells
- Colors: Blue, Grey, White
- Textures: Wood, Rope
- Have Fun – Throwing a baby shower is a lot of work, but you don’t need to overcomplicate it. A simple shower with a few things can have such a big impact compared to one that is over the top. So, whether you are crafting, baking, or setting up decorations, don’t stress yourself or the mom-to-be out, and have fun making memories!
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What a cute shower!! I love the layering of the rosettes. Momma looks thrilled. Congratulations! Being a grandmother is fantastic!