Beach Theme Shower Ideas, Invitations Decorations and Party Supplies
A beach theme shower is a super way to put some fun, sun and under the right circumstances, sand, into your beach theme baby shower or birthday party. We have some suggestions for decorations, party favors and decorating beach cakes that are cute and won’t cost you a bundle.
LOCATION The idea to plan your beach baby shower theme on the sand beside your favorite body of water is a no-brainer. But you should have a backup venue in place in case of bad weather. As appealing as a party beside a lake may seem, a poolside party is easier to plan and if a sudden rain shower pops up the decorations (and your party guests) can be moved inside very quickly. BEACH THEME SHOWER and PARTY DECORATIONS
VENUE DECOR Arrange your beach theme decorations to complement colorful umbrellas and tables flanked with Adirondack chairs. If electricity is available, use strings of patio lights for an evening beach theme shower with loads of atmosphere. For locations where no electrical power is available, big, pretty paper lanterns hung from trees or the edges of umbrellas adds a festive touch. If you are a fan of Martha Stewart baby shower ideas, she has a tissue paper pom pom kit that you can use in addition to your lanterns and other lighting that gives the area a decorative flair as well.
BEACH THEME CENTERPIECES For party planners on a budget, floral arrangements might be out of the question. In lieu of expensive flower centerpieces, I recommend buying a cheap pillar candle to display inside a glass hurricane globe placed on an island of sand topped with starfish and seashells. Shells make lovely place card holders as well if you can find the type that has the right kind of opening.
If you want more color on the tables of your beach theme shower, kids’ beach buckets filled with cute, colorful shovels and rakes are inexpensive as well as effective, especially with the right tableware and tablecloth. Plus, you can send your decorations home with the kids as beach theme party favors!
BEACH PARTY SUPPLIES - TABLE DECOR Opinions are mixed on whether alcoholic beverages are appropriate for a beach theme baby shower as the mother to be has more than likely been advised not to drink alcohol. However, there’s nothing wrong with serving non-alcoholic tropical punch or other drinks in tall glasses with paper umbrellas in addition to your other beach theme shower supplies. As far as plates and napkins go, color is the way to go. Load up on plenty of ocean blue, sunny yellow and hibiscus pink tableware and you can’t go wrong.
BEACH CAKE IDEAS
Seashell or starfish beach cake toppers are a blessing for an amateur with limited cake decorating skills. Bake and frost the cake yourself and then put a professional finish on it with a topper. If you are serving cupcakes instead of a layer or sheet cake, an assortment of dolphin, palm tree or surfboard cupcake toppers will decorate your cupcakes in keeping with your beach theme shower.
Decorating for a beach theme baby shower or party should be casual and colorful. Whether you take your theme in a tropical or tiki hut direction, make it a surf party or a lazy day at the shore just be sure to leave plenty of room for fun and laughter.
