The invitations are guests' first glimpse of the shower's style, so stand out with a modern, circular design. Add blue ribbon and a safety pin for just the right amount of "cute" without going over the top. Another tip: Use fonts in different shades and sizes to highlight key info.
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Invitations
The invitations are guests' first glimpse of the shower's style, so stand out with a modern, circular design. Add blue ribbon and a safety pin for just the right amount of "cute" without going over the top. Another tip: Use fonts in different shades and sizes to highlight key info.
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Entrance Table Floral Arrangement
Just because it's a boy shower doesn't mean there can't be flowers! Fill vases with colorful candies and add tall blooms, or decorate branches with extras like wired-on butterflies and fabric flowers. To go with a "nesting" theme, throw feathers into the mix. Place the arrangement at the entrance table to greet guests as they arrive.
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Table
Pair classic baby shades with bolder hues for your linens, and get creative with the centerpieces. The best part: You don't have to spend a ton of money. Fill small cylindrical vases with hydrangeas in bright colors, or go casual with mason jars. We love the idea of spicing things up with a birdcage, but if that's too much trouble, simply cluster the smaller arrangements or add votives in between them.
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Napkin Holder
Spruce up each place setting with napkins tied with patterned ribbon (think along the lines of polka dots or stripes). Fasten each napkin with a miniature blue baby bottle. Yes, this is one thing you can actually find at the party store.
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Booties with Moss
Okay, it's time to get a little sappy (but just a little, we promise). Fill wired booties with moss and use the same design as your invites for a "table number" tag. But instead of using digits, name tables after baby phrases like "love" or "miracle." If that's not your thing, get creative with baby-friendly phrases of your own.
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Centerpiece and Carriage with Moss
Tie your look together with fabric-covered vases wrapped with the same ribbon used for the napkin holders. If the table still looks a bit empty, place a tulle runner down the center and arrange the table numbers and centerpieces on top of it. Trust us: It's way easier than stressing over what else to add.
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Photo Board
Guest books aren't a baby shower must-have, but chances are, the mom-to-be will want something to help remind her who was there. Plus, guests who are moms themselves can leave their advice -- you know, everything they wish someone had told them. Have guests take Polaroid pictures and attach them to a foam memory board the mom-to-be can hang in the nursery. Leave out blue paper and pens for the notes!
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Favors
Let guests take home a nest of their own by filling mini wired birdhouses with fake grass, tiny jars of marshmallows, and packets of gourmet hot chocolate. Having a summer shower? Swap winter sweets with a jar of fresh jam and shortbread cookies.
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