Baby Shower - Red and Pink

We were recently contacted to coordinate a surprise Baby Shower. We found inspiration in the mother-to-be's design for the baby's room. She loves butterflies and ladybugs. So we put together a Ladybug inspired Baby Shower with a pink and red color scheme.

How did we do it?

It all starts with "You're Invited!" These very affordable adorable DIY (do it yourself) invitations featured a photograph of the parents-to-be with the event details printed on the vellum. The "Baby Vellum Photo Announcement Kit" is enclosed with an invitation creation template that offers a very easy and affordable solution for invitations. You can find these very affordable invitations in pink or blue, in our Baby Shower Category here:  http://bit.ly/gYd9H1

We selected an array of beautiful flowers in shades of red and pink to accentuate the satin table cloths. Red and pink roses, tulips in pink and red, red spray roses, red carnations, and burgundy mini carnations were delicately grouped together and placed into our vases. Our "Personalized Baby Square Glass Vases" come with an engravable frame. To add a personal touch to each table, we placed a wallet size picture of the baby's ultrasound inside the frame, and personalized with: "Maria's Baby Shower" and the Date. A pair of tealight candles illuminated the centerpieces with a wonderful glow, creating an intimate setting on each table. Not only do they make great centerpieces but these Personalized Baby Square Glass Vases are reusable too. TIP: You can ask the restaurant or venue if they have different colored lights in the space that you can change to match a color of your party (as seen in the upper left hand corner of the collage above), to add a pop of color and create an intimate setting for your party. It's free!  http://bit.ly/eVnzQv

Sometimes it doesn't fit within your budget to rent table cloths and matching napkins. Some restaurants/venues offer the option to upgrade from their standard table cloths to a different (nicer) color for a small fee. For Favors, we selected "It's about time! - Baby Is Brewing" Teapot Timer favors. We added personalized tags that read: "Maria's Baby Shower - date". Another really great favor that matches this theme, is the Ladybug Magnets (set of 2).
Purchase these favors and other LADYBUG Themed Favors Here:
www.esteracreations.theaspenshops.com

There were game booklets tucked into the cloth napkins on every place setting. These were created to offer an activity for the guests to complete while waiting for the appetizers. We will post the template so you too can create a personalized game booklet for your party.
For this party, we rented silver candle sticks to add height to the tables and complete the design. A local party planner may have similar candle holders you can rent. Another option is to check out local dollar stores, arts and crafts stores, or even places like K-Mart for any candle holders that you can spray paint to compliment your color scheme. Colors like black, white, silver, gold, bronze can accent any color scheme. Play with height. If you have short centerpieces you may want to balance the table out with something taller on each side of the centerpiece. It creates a cohesive look that will blow your guests away and create a very memorable party!

For Diaper Cake and Diaper Ladybug, please contact us for pricing, details, and available designs. I can make several animals out of diapers, such as: elephant, giraffe, monkey, train, crib, turtle, ladybug, etc. to use as a party decoration, gifts for mother-to-be, as a gift to give at hospital, etc. These are custom items - made to order. Email me: esteracreations@hotmail.com to order your own custom Diaper Cake and Diaper Animal.

Red and pink helium balloons were placed in each corner of the room, accenting the gifts and cake table. It adds a festive element to the room without breaking the bank. You can rent a helium tank or purchase a disposable one from a crafts or party supply store (Disposable helium tank runs about $40 and fills approximately 50 balloons).