Baby showers are a celebration of life, a coming together of family and friends to quite literally shower a mom-to-be with gifts and love. Traditionally, baby showers have been an all-female affair, with only women gathering to celebrate. But times they are a-changing and people are realizing more and more that co-ed baby showers are a lot of fun!
If you want to throw a couple-friendly baby shower, here are some ideas that are fun for everyone!
BabyQ
If you're going for a casual vibe, you can never go wrong with a laid-back BBQ! Invite friends and family over for an epic "BabyQ" complete with everyone's favorite barbecue fixings. Embrace an Americana theme with all things red, white, and blue and set up fun backyard games anyone can enjoy.
Star Wars
If the expecting couple are honorary members of The Resistance, can recite every word to A New Hope, and regularly talk to each other in "Yoda speak", a Star Wars baby shower could be perfect for them. Don't be afraid to go all out with all things galactic from the invitations to custom cocktails and mocktails. And of course, make sure your decor truly transforms your venue into a space that would make George Lucas proud. Oh, and may the Force be with you.
Nautical
For couples who love to spend time on or by the water, a nautical baby shower theme is a popular choice. That classic blue-and-white color scheme complete with sailboats and anchors never goes out of style and is fun for both men and women alike.
Safari
When it comes to having a baby, things get wild real quick. So why not take your loved ones on an African safari – without even leaving your hometown? This fun animal theme is a gender-neutral classic with limitless options when it comes to food and decor. Incorprate lots of greenery, natural elements, and animal prints, and you've got a truly unforgettable couples baby shower.
Harry Potter
Mere muggles who are still bummed their letter from Hogwarts never came may want to consider a magical Harry Potter-themed baby shower. From butterbeer to The Sorting Hat, the Wizarding World has it all. Yep, this baby shower theme is definitely a "keeper."
Dr. Seuss
Oh, the places you can go with a Dr. Seuss-inspired couples baby shower! If the couple grew up reading classics like The Cat In The Hat and Green Eggs and Ham (and who didn't?), Seussville would make a lovely theme for their baby shower.
All Around The World
For avid travelers, settling down and having a baby is a big deal — but they don't have to leave that part of themselves behind. Pay tribute to countries and cultures around the world with a global-inspired baby shower!
To get started, decorate each table with different themes from countries the couple love and photos from their travels. Allow guests to sample menu items from different cuisines and incorporate traditional games from different cultures. What could be more fun?
Battle of the Sports Teams
If they cheer on the Yankees each day and go to sleep each night next to a Red Sox fan, they're not alone. Plenty of relationships thrive against all odds when two diehard fans of opposing teams fall in love. So why not turn their rivalry into an epic baby shower theme?
Whether it's the Green Bay Packers vs. the Chicago Bears or the LA Lakers vs. the Boston Celtics, guests can place votes on which team they think the baby will love. Bonus points if you can schedule the shower during a game!
Bottles and Beers
A brewery may be the last place you'd expect to throw a baby shower but believe it or not, it's a popular choice! Of course, the mama-to-be will have to refrain from the (alcoholic) brewskis, but it's perfect for laid-back couples who want a chill, informal enviornment for a co-ed shower.
Old School Hollywood
The little one is sure to be the star of the show once they arrive, so why not go all out with their baby shower? Dial-up the glamour and transport your guests back in time with a retro Hollywood theme they'll remember forever. And don't you dare forget the red carpet and photo backdrop!
The '80s
Are the parents-to-be children of the '80s? Did they grow up listening to Madonna? Know how to moonwalk? Love rewatching classics like Back To The Future and Ghostbusters? Well then, bust out the old baby photos and cassette tapes because they're going to have the time of your life at an '80s-inspired baby shower! (See what we did there?)
Woodland
If the '80s aren't their jam, perhaps the expecting couple would enjoy a beautiful woodland theme. This popular choice for baby showers (and nurseries) can be both rustic and whimsical, with touches of greenery and wood accents. Plus, who doesn't love seeing the cute little faces of tiny woodland creatures all around?
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
If you want a simple and sweet baby shower theme, look no further. Twinkle, Twinkle, Litte Star is a popular lullaby that lends itself to a beautiful baby shower for couples. Not only is it gender-neutral, but both parents-to-be are likely to have both heard it throughout childhood, making it a tradition they can pass on to their children.
Winnie-The-Pooh
"Pooh, how do you spell love?" "You don't spell love, Piglet … you feel it."
Well, if that quote alone doesn't kick you right in the feels we don't know what will! Winnie-The-Pooh and all his friends from The Hundred Acre Forest were a huge part of so many childhoods, which is precisely why so many expecting parents choose Winnie-The-Pooh for their baby shower theme.
Bumblebee
Every parent-to-"bee" deserves a beautiful baby shower they'll remember forever and the bumbleebee theme is one that never goes out of style! Not only is the yellow-and-black bumblebee theme gender neutral, but there's lots of really cute puns you can incorporate into the decor. Is that not as sweet as can bee?
