A Cutie Is On The Way: Sharing My Baby Shower Details!

Sharing hosting tips: Decor, Food, Favors, Activites, and more!

It's been exactly one year since my baby shower last May. I can't believe how fast time goes by and my little cutie is almost a one year old! Having a "cutie" themed shower felt like a natural pick for a Dietitian like me. I adore bright, refreshing, food-themed events, so this theme was a blast to get creative with. From decor to menu options, and baby shower activities, I've got you covered with all the fun details that made my shower super fun and memorable for the cutie soon to arrive!

A big thank you to my loved ones for making this day so special!

If you're planning a baby shower, a "cutie" themed shower is a perfect, refreshing choice for spring or summer! This gender-neutral option works beautifully for both boys and girls. What I love about this theme is the bright, energetic color palette and the opportunity to include tons of healthful menu options for your guests. Plus, the decor can be minimalistic and affordable, making it even more appealing.

To help you plan the perfect "cutie" themed baby shower, I've divided all the details into different categories. Check them out below and get ready to host a delightful celebration! 🎉🍊👶

Venue

When it came to selecting a venue, I wanted a place that exuded a garden, nature, or farm vibe to complement the "cutie" theme. Outdoor parks, garden venues, or barns make perfect picks for such an occasion. Conveniently, there was a barn near my house (literally within walking distance!) that hosts weddings and other events. This charming barn boasts beautiful wooden walls, tiny windows, and golden string lights hung around the room. It even has a cute bar area that serves fresh iced tea and lemonade. The farm vibe was absolutely perfect for our fruit-themed event!

Entrance

For the entrance, I envisioned something eye-catching, interactive, and warmly welcoming for our guests. As they walked in, I set up a dedicated table for gifts and another charmingly decorated table with party favors. It also featured adorable baby photos of my husband and me, along with a guest book where guests could write heartfelt messages for our soon-to-arrive cutie. This thoughtful setup truly set the tone for the celebration!

Party Favors

Planning party favors is always the highlight of my event preparations. I often choose edible gifts but this time, I wanted to choose something different that my guests can use. Skincare was a big part of my pregnancy self-care routine, so I decided to gift my guests Vitamin C facial masks and orange body scrubs—which they absolutely loved. Other great favor ideas include citrus-flavored tea bags, candles, or sweet treats like gummy orange slices!

Decor Theme

To bring this theme to life, I opted for earthy and vibrant decor featuring fresh citrus fruits like cuties and clementines, along with plenty of greenery. The color palette was a cheerful mix of bright orange, green, gold, and subtle hints of light pink for our baby girl. Most of our guests didn’t know the gender until they arrived, so the splashes of pink were a delightful surprise for them!

I found most of the decor on Amazon (links to some of the items can be found at the end). It was all about creating a fresh, festive, and welcoming atmosphere that everyone could enjoy!

Guest Tables

To create an inviting tablescape, I blended modern and natural elements with a eucalyptus vine, dried orange slices, and cute balloons as the centerpiece. For each guest seat, I used brown lace paper doilies as placemats, a cost-effective and stylish option to elevate the table setting. Clear gold glitter disposable dinner plates, white and gold flower-shaped appetizer plates, and statement napkins carried the cutie theme beautifully. Simple gold disposable utensils tied together with raffia added the perfect touch, harmonizing with the barn venue's rustic charm.

Dessert Station and Stage Backdrop

This area was the heart of the party, so I made sure it captured every element of the theme perfectly. From vibrant decorations to thoughtful details, every part of the setup reflected the "cutie" vibe, making it an unforgettable focal point for our celebration. 🍊🎉🌿

Backdrop

For the backdrop, I opted for an artificial green grass floordrop. I decorated it with a banner reading "A cutie is on the way," and lined the top with baby pink hydrangeas as a hint for the baby girl soon to arrive. It added a vibrant, natural touch to the setting, perfectly capturing the theme!

Dessert Table

For the dessert options, I went with a fruit and citrus/orange flavor theme. The grand cake was a stunning centerpiece, decorated to perfection. My wonderful cousin gifted a vanilla and coconut cake with orange cream from a local shop for the baby shower. My wonderful cousin gifted a vanilla and coconut cake with orange cream from a local shop for the baby shower. I opted for plain white frosting with fresh orange slices and green leaves to create a minimalistic, natural look. My cousin added orange macarons, roses, and requested the baker to make the top tier pink inside for a delightful and official reveal of our baby girl!

Other dessert menu highlights included Mandarin jello cups, frozen orange slices dipped in chocolate and nuts, mango mousse, strawberry parfait, pistachio ice cream, citrus cake pops, and my favorite—fruit salad in an orange peel bowl! 🍊🍰🌸

To add some extra charm to the dessert table, I included a clear jar filled with fresh oranges and an orange-colored farmhouse pitcher, used as a vase with an artificial orange stem. The desserts were beautifully displayed on a variety of platforms, like a gold cake stand, mini wooden crates, and gold trays. Simply incorporating fresh or dried citrus fruits and green plants is an easy, minimal way to add character and elegance to your table!

I also purchased gold frames from Dollar Tree and made DIY printable of messages, agenda, menus, to place in various areas. <--- Here's an example!

When planning the event menu, I always aim to accommodate all my guests by offering both vegetarian and meat-based options. Knowing your guests' preferences and incorporating fresh, seasonal foods makes all the difference. I was so grateful to my parents for treating everyone to my ideal baby shower menu—it truly made the day special for everyone!

For the appetizers, I wanted to offer my guests healthy finger foods featuring fresh veggies like cucumber sandwiches, crispy spinach cups, and veggie potato skewers with a Greek yogurt dip. Throughout my pregnancy, I consistently craved Mediterranean food. Luckily, my guests also love this local Mediterranean restaurant, so I thought it would be the perfect choice for the main meal. The menu included both vegetarian and meat-based options like rice pilaf, falafels, stuffed grape leaves, charcoal-grilled beef, chicken shawarma, Jerusalem salad, and hummus. The guests enjoyed building balanced and colorful plates of flavorful food.

DIY cutie straws were added to the drink bar!

Activities

I wanted my guests to enjoy activities that were funny, easy for all ages, and interactive. To spice things up, I also incorporated prizes for some friendly competition.

For the first activity, I printed "Guess the Nursery Rhyme" cards where guests had to identify nursery rhymes based on emojis—fun for both kids and adults. The quickest to complete their game card was the winner.

Another hit was the baby bottle race, where three participants volunteered to finish an orange-flavored drink from a bottle as fast as they could. Since we had a few little kids at the shower, I also included a "Pin the Pacifier on the Baby" game for them, and for the moms, a baby-themed "Price is Right" game.

Everyone had a blast with these activities, making the shower memorable for all!