Who pays for a baby shower?

The hostess traditionally pays for the baby shower and its associated costs. However, the hostess can divide up the responsibility and costs by asking a few close family members or friends to co-host. This helps to reduce the overall expense and alleviates some of the financial obligation of hosting a baby shower.

Is baby in Bloom gender neutral?

It's a gender neutral theme , works with endless styles, seasons and colors, and it's soo easy to recreate!

How to decorate simply for a baby shower?

Consider baby shower decorations that can double as baby room decor, such as a canvas of well wishes for the baby or colorful bunting to hang on shelves or walls . Brighten up your buffet with beautiful flower arrangements that parents and extended family can take home after the party.

What to do if nobody throws you a baby shower?

What if no one offers to throw me a baby shower? Subtly mention to your mom, sister, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and best friends that no one has offered to throw you a shower. ... If that doesn't work, you can pick someone who you know loves throwing parties and ask them directly if they will throw one for you.

How long should a baby shower last?

A baby shower usually lasts 2-3 hours . Budget about 30-45 minutes at the beginning for guests to arrive, nibble on some food, and mingle with one another before the games / entertainment begin. Spend the next 30-45 minutes playing games. And the rest of the time having cake and opening gifts.

How many guests should be at a baby shower?

How Many People Should Attend a Baby Shower. Every baby shower is different, but most ladies agree that 15 to 30 is the perfect number of ladies at a typical baby shower or about 30-40 for a coed. These numbers change depending on the size of the family, number of friends, and even work colleagues involved.

How much money is acceptable for a baby shower?

We'll break it down by relationship: For coworkers or acquaintances, people tend to spend around $30 to $50 . For friends or distant relatives, many people spend between $50 and $100. For close friends or family members, most people spend between $100 and $200 or more.

Do mother in laws throw baby showers?

Who Hosts a Baby Shower? Most baby showers should be hosted by a sister, mother, mother-in-law, or close friend . Baby showers were traditionally thrown by family members who weren't close with the parents-to-be, to avoid the assumption that close family members wanted to collect gifts for themselves.

What is the rule on baby showers?

Strict rules like “ female guests only ,” “the parent-to-be or their immediate family can't host the shower” and “you shouldn't have a shower for any baby after your first” were largely indisputable 60 to 80 years ago. Some people love sticking with those traditions, but with new decades come new flexibility.

What kind of food do you serve at a baby shower?

If you're hosting a late-afternoon or evening baby shower, you could do a lunch or dinner menu with items like sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes, meatballs and pizza . Consider the theme. If you're having a woodland-themed baby shower, you could serve acorn cookies, mushroom cupcakes and trail mix.

How much money do you need for a baby shower?

We'll break it down by relationship: For coworkers or acquaintances, people tend to spend around $30 to $50 . For friends or distant relatives, many people spend between $50 and $100. For close friends or family members, most people spend between $100 and $200 or more.

Should a mother throw her daughter a baby shower?

Typical baby shower etiquette dictates that the parents-to-be shouldn't throw their own party since doing so could be perceived as asking for gifts.

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This baby in bloom baby shower theme screams Spring! Hosted outside, this shower had a fresh and carefree feel to it. We knew the mom-to-be loved bright green so, it was paired with bright orange which created a fun twist on typical baby boy color palette. Perfect for a boy or girl themed shower.

Let's start with the centerpieces, shall we?

The centerpieces were white rectangular boxes filled with a form of moss. Vibrant orange Gerbera Daisies looked as if they had sprouted from the lush moss.

The orange flowers popped from the green moss just perfectly!

Above the table hung white, orange, and green tissue pom poms. These are my favorite go-to party decor item. They can be used to create a dramatic touch and are so cost effective and easy. The total cost to make these tissue poms was under $10 and took about 20 minutes. Simple!

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The placemats were green gingham 12x12 pieces of scrapbook paper. Scrapbook paper is a simple way to tie in color and make great DIY table placemats.

The water bottles were covered with labels that read "Baby in Bloom" and set at each plate. The napkin rings were also made from scrapbook paper; orange strips secured with tape.

The favors were wildflower seeds wrapped in a hemp bag. Each bag was secured with a bow of twine and had two tags, one on the front and on on the back. On tag read "Baby in Bloom" and the other had a scripture on it that related to nurturing a baby, which was perfect!

If you don't want to make these yourself, you can get cute premade seed packets like these right on Amazon.

A couple other decor touches.

A wishing tree hosted a momma bird and her nest of baby birds. Guests wrote mom and baby a wish on a tag and then hung it on the tree.

Even though this was a spring baby shower theme, these colors and decor ideas could easily work for a garden party, bridal shower, etc.

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Tourdelens says
February 24, 2012 at 11:30 pm
Just wanted to say thank you SO much for this post! I am hosting a Baby in Bloom shower tomorrow and can't wait to take pictures once the decorations are all set up. I'll have to send you a link to take a look. I just wanted to say how awesomely inspired this theme was and how beautiful. Thanks for helping me make my friend's day special!!
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Your Hostess says
July 25, 2011 at 9:27 am
@Lori - The white boxes are from Target. They were really inexpensive where near the organizational items. Personally, I like the monochromatic look. You could do multiple colors flowers but I would confine colors to the box. So like on box pink, one yellow, etc. I like the "pop" of the solid colors together.
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Good luck!
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Lori Hood says
July 21, 2011 at 5:01 pm
I love love this idea... Where do I find the rectangular boxes? What do you think about using diffrent color Gerber Daisies? I am going to follow your idea to a t...
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Tori says
May 10, 2011 at 8:29 am
Amanda - just follow this tutorial from Martha Stewart .... super simple!
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Amanda says
May 09, 2011 at 8:40 pm
Can you tell me how to make the hanging poms? I remember making tissue paper flowers as I child, but I need a refresher please. Love all the details, everything looks fabulous!!!
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Maria says
April 16, 2011 at 1:34 pm
@ Millicent Smith check out these Baby is Blooming Invitations. they would fit right into this theme.
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Maria says
April 16, 2011 at 1:23 pm
I love the Gerbera daisy centerpieces and the clothesline over the baby shower gifts!
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Millicent Smith says
April 14, 2011 at 9:06 pm
I absolutely love this theme! I want to use it for my friends shower in late June. Do you know of an invitation design that goes with this theme?
Thanks so much for sharing this and for any help you can provide.
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Your Hostess says
April 02, 2011 at 9:49 am
Gigi- I purchased the moss in large squares from a home/garden store, it was similar to a square of grass. i just cut it to size. The soil on the bottom was what gave it the height. The bonus was after the shower, I planted the moss (it's been growing for 2 yrs now!).
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Gigi says
March 30, 2011 at 8:35 pm
can you tell me what where did you get the green moss for the center piece from and what did you put underneath them to make them this high?
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Your Hostess says
March 15, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Hi Carmela,
The front of the tag read "Baby in Bloom" and on the reverse side there was a Bible scripture that read: "I water it continually, I guard it day and night so that no one can harm it." Isaiah 27:3
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carmela says
March 15, 2011 at 11:35 am
can you tell me what the tag said on the seeds. i am looking for a more detailed saying like this for my little flower pots. I love this theme! I am using some of your ideas with mine and it will be great!
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Your Hostess says
March 09, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Lizette - I just made them by printing the design onto cardstock on my home computer - super simple! Then just cut to fit and attach. Hope that helps!
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LIZETTE RUIZ says
March 08, 2011 at 10:26 pm
where can i find the bottle labels???
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Garnish says
February 17, 2011 at 7:29 pm
OhEmGe...love, love, love the idea of using moss in the centerpiece as opposed to wheatgrass (which is so commonly used). Spectacular!!
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Jill says
November 27, 2010 at 5:39 pm
I love these ideas! What kind of moss was used and did you grow it or buy it ready?
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Kristy ~ Posh Pixels Design Studio says
May 17, 2010 at 10:10 am
This is tooo cute! I love the clothes line for decoration.
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Alyson121 says
May 08, 2010 at 4:23 pm
WOW! It's like you read my mind *chuckle* I've been REALLY searching for baby shower ideas that weren't the "traditional" pink, yellow, blue with baby shoes and pacifiers. This is SO BEAUTIFUL and NATURAL and ELEGANT!!!! I love it.
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amy@stem says
May 04, 2010 at 11:32 am
I do SO love this...so fresh and fun.
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Lorie says
May 04, 2010 at 8:28 am
The gerber daisies are gorgeous! And I love the onsie banner!
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Party Box Design says
May 02, 2010 at 5:54 pm
OMG I am in L.O.V.E with those flowers!!!!! What an amazing shower!
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Dennis @ wholesale flowers says
April 28, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Fantastic centerpieces! Thank you for the ideas that can be worked into any type of party.
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Chris @ Celebrations At Home says
April 27, 2010 at 6:29 am
Love those centerpieces and love the colors!
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Kori Clark says
April 27, 2010 at 5:46 am
What a beautiful, sweet, and vibrant shower! I love the orange watering can and the seed favor bags are just so adorable!
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Brandi says
April 26, 2010 at 11:04 pm
What a fantastic baby shower, the clothes line decor is such a great idea. I love the orange Gerbera Daisies too, one of my favorites and a perfect color for spring.
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Kate Landers Events, LLC says
April 26, 2010 at 10:45 pm
LOVE IT TORI! What gorgeous photos, what beautiful weather--and above all, fabulous shower! I am in love with that pop of orange--it totally makes it! Love the centerpiece, the placemats, tissue poms, the laundry line of onesies...gosh, every detail is absolutely charming! The water bottle labels, the little favors and the wishing tree. Great style, as always!!!!
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