Hosting a Beautiful Vintage Themed Baby Shower
A baby shower is a wonderful time for multiple generations of women to get together to celebrate the upcoming birth. One of my baby showers was hosted by my husband’s large extended family, and I loved hearing the wisdom passed down from grandmothers, mothers, sisters and cousins in the room.
If you’re trying to decide on a theme for your baby shower or one that you’re hosting, why not have a vintage theme that features elements from the past as a nod to tradition?
It creates a nostalgic atmosphere that guests of all ages will appreciate. And with decor that can come from garage sales or even your grandmother’s attic, it’s a theme that can easily stay under budget.
Here’s some inspiration for a beautiful event that will create new memories while reflecting on the past!
Set the Tone with a Vintage Invitation
Beautiful invitations set the tone for the party. The sweet baby items hanging from the clothesline give these a wonderful nostalgic feel.
Anista Designs, $60 for 20 invitations
Vintage Details
Look for unique vintage elements, such as this scale, at yard sales or thrift shops to pull the theme together.
Clothesline Decor
Vintage dresses add texture and warmth to the shower’s decor. Isn’t this sweet?
Baby Bunting
A bunting like this one would be easy to make with vintage postcards and ribbons!
Sassy Sadie Lee, $19
Wishes for Baby
Ask guests to write a wish for the baby on these sweet cards, then hang from a Wishing Tree. Save the cards for a wonderful keepsake!
A Sweet Little Note, $5.50 for 6
Vintage Buffet
This lovely vintage buffet incorporates flowers, baby photos, and unique retro finds.
Alphabet Block Mini Cakes
I love these mini cakes as an alternative to cupcakes. They’re adorable!
Cupcake Toppers
If you decide to serve cupcakes, these baby buggy toppers add a touch of vintage whimsy.
Leroy Lime, $14
Lemon Poppy Cake
An old-fashioned recipe like lemon poppy cake is a perfect addition to any vintage buffet.
Find more photos and the recipe at Donuts, Dresses and Dirt
Vegetable Tea Sandwiches
Guests will love these savory little sandwiches!
Find the recipe at Martha Stewart.com
Quiche...a Classic!
Serve your guests classic shower fare like this spinach and gruyere quiche.
Find the recipe at Martha Stewart.com
Baby Shower Favor
These hand-hammered spoons will be a wonderful favor for your shower guests.
Wooden Hive, $7
Mary Lauren Weimer is a social worker turned mother turned writer. Her blog, My 3 Little Birds, encourages moms to put down the baby books for a moment and tell their own stories. She writes about all things toddler at Babble’s Toddler Times. Connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.
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