Pregnancy can be a tricky time for a lot of reasons, and planning a baby shower is one of them — especially for those of us who aren't necessarily into all the cheesiness that comes with it. Hipster moms, we totally hear you: It's 100% possible to be into all of the pregnancy traditions, including showers, without wanting to participate in the cliché and overdone trends. Some moms-to-be love them, and that's totally fine, but all hope is not lost for those hoping to have a baby shower without succumbing to everything they've seen on Pinterest in the past five years!
Of course, trends are trends for a reason; they usually make sense, and they're popular because many people love them. But there's a way to incorporate what's readily accessible to you while also making your shower unique and personalized to you … and yeah, it will look good on Instagram at the same time (you have permission to care about those things, BTW).
Looking for a little baby shower inspiration, hipster moms? Look no further. Your theme, cake, decor, dessert, and more could be waiting — read on!
Baby Animals
Whether you want to make it super girly, gear it toward a baby boy, or make it gender-neutral, baby animals (or even pegging the shower to one animal in particular) are a super-simple theme to stick to. The colors can be almost anything, and you can evoke ideas from nature in the process.
Sunflowers
Baby Scarlett is one lucky little girl! Floral themes are super popular for baby showers right now, but this one is a bit more original by focusing in on one flower in particular. Of course, this can be done with just about any flower out there — the results are so pretty.
Teddy Bears
Babies and toddlers usually love teddy bears, and this is a total classic — why not borrow from this theme and make it totally your own? Here, the bear, combined with the wood, the balloons, and the feathers, is made new again. No one will ever say that this isn't original!
An Instagram Dream
Looking for a baby shower that includes the perfect backdrop for your guests to take amazing Instagram photos? Look no further than this shower for inspiration! The couch, the flower wall, the lighting — it's all so striking that it would be impossible to choose what we love most!
Take a Hike
Having a baby is most definitely a big adventure … and that's why this theme is so perfect! Incorporating animals and the great outdoors, this could be a perfect theme for parents who are looking for something that represents their love of hiking and all things nature.
Little Honeybee
There's something so sweet about a honeybee themed shower — pun intended. This is so simple and beautiful to pull off, and obviously, it works for parents who have chosen not to find out the gender of their child ahead of the time, too. Winnie the Pooh tie-in totally not necessary!
Into the Jungle
Yet another unique spin on the ever-popular animal theme … and this one includes giant stuffed animals that the baby can keep long after the shower is over! Turn a backyard into a luscious jungle, complete with balloons, greenery, and plenty of vines — and don't forget the monkey.
Space Baby
Baby doesn't have to be a future astronaut for this adorable theme to fit the bill — and no, you're definitely not required to say that your baby is "out of this world" on the invitations. Even without space-related clichés, this theme is actually pretty cool. Imagine all the galaxy prints!
Shabby Chic
The beauty of a shabby chic baby shower is that no two will ever look the same, guaranteeing that your shower will definitely look different from anyone else who happens to steal your theme. Also a plus: all the fun thrift-store hunting for decor that comes with it.
Baby in Bloom
Based on themes of flowers and butterflies, this baby shower theme was meant to be all about butterfly gardens — so pretty, and so perfect for the idea of welcoming new life into the world. And how cute is that snack cart, holding so many pretty desserts?
To the Moon & Back
Moons are present in so much symbolism around motherhood and babies that we can't help but include them in a baby shower theme, and this one is done so uniquely and beautifully. Not only was a gorgeous backdrop created with feathers, balloons, and pretty neutrals and pinks, but there's no doubt it was unforgettable.
The Ultimate Boho Look
Going for boho vibes only? There's so much inspiration in this one photo. From the rattan chair (a perfect throne for a mom-to-be) to the beautiful balloon garland spliced with floral arrangements, greenery, and feathers, it really goes to show how far paying attention to the little details can go.
Go Elegant
This chic cake also has some boho vibes going on, but beyond that, we'd call this minimal elegance. We love all of the feathers, and how they go with the icing drip effect and the topper. Nobody says you can't plan an entire shower theme from a cake you found and fell in love with! Think clean and simple with luxurious touches throughout.
Keeping It Natural
Looking for something low-key and gorgeous, all at the same time? Look no further! This color palette is absolutely gorgeous, and combined with the natural wood evokes thoughts of the outdoors and nature. Neutral definitely doesn't have to mean boring — just look at this shower!
Mustaches Everywhere
If you want to have a hipster baby shower, why not make it a throwback to the original hipster symbol: the mustache? Sure, it might be out of date, but it could definitely be made supercute, especially if you're expecting a baby boy and aiming to make this shower as hipster as possible. And the black-and-white color palette is always on trend.
Sprinkled With Love
What's not to love about donuts? If you've been craving sweets all pregnancy long, a donut-themed shower might be for you … and the snacks are an obvious choice, so you can consider the menu done, too. This is super adorable and, of course, the donut and hole puns write themselves.
Balloons Everywhere
The balloon craze is real right now, but arrangements like this prove that you don't have to follow the crowds to use balloons in your shower in a totally gorgeous way. These balloons are created using a technique called double stuffing — combining two different-colored balloons of the same size to create a custom color all your own.
Disney but Make It Hipster
Even hipster moms love Disney and childhood classics like Winnie the Pooh, and of course there's a way to do it while still retaining a bit of uniqueness and originality. Just take these cookies for an example — and yes, they are way too adorable to eat (maybe). The key to making Disney hip is to transform the color palette into more muted version of themselves (like these cookies).
