Discover how to throw a Fall Baby Shower with our easy-to-follow guide.
Having a baby on the way is one of the most exciting times of your life, so why not celebrate with a Baby Shower! Fall is a beautiful time of year and it’s perfect with a whole host of Fall Baby Shower themes. Below are our best ideas for how to throw a Fall Baby Shower that’s fun and festive.
1. Choose a date for your Fall Baby Shower
When planning a Baby Shower, most Moms-to-be choose a date where the third trimester. This means you are well along in the pregnancy but not too close to the due date.
Depending on when your baby is due, you can link to different Fall Baby Shower themes. For example, if your timing works out that your Fall Baby Shower may be around Thanksgiving, you may want to opt for a Thanksgiving theme. If your Fall Baby Shower will be earlier in the season, you can choose something lighter, like this beautiful theme.
2. Where to host a Fall Baby Shower
Traditionally, Baby Showers are held at the host’s home. In the Fall, weather will be a consideration, so an indoor Baby Shower is most likely. That being said, depending on where you live, you may be lucky enough to have a milder climate and still be able to party outside.
Celebrated in a park in the local woods is also a good option if the Shower is in early Fall. Plus, you get to capture the natural beauty of trees for your decor! Just remember to plan a backup location in case it rains.
Another option for a Fall Baby Shower is to celebrate over lunch or afternoon tea at a cafe or restaurant. The benefit of planning a Baby Shower at a restaurant is that preparation, food, and cleanup are all taken care of. This means all your guests (and you!) can enjoy the day and worry about mess or preparation!
Okay, here comes the fun part: pick a Fall Baby Shower theme!
Now, there are a whole host of gorgeous Baby Shower themes for Fall. So many that we wrote an entire article about them! You can read it here.
Our favorite Fall Baby Shower themes are:
But really, the possibilities are endless!
4. Fall Baby Shower Decorations
Of course, decorating your Fall Baby Shower is one of the most fun parts! And there are so many sweet and easy ways to decorate so here are some of our favorites.
Get personalized Little Pumpkin centerpiece on Etsy from $22.
This Fall in love with Baby Sign adds a rustic touch to your decor. $30 from Etsy.
This beautiful ribbon banner from Etsy will set the scene with soft rustic tones, $26.
And make sure you have matching stationery and Baby Shower games with our Woodland Baby Shower printable set.
5. What food do you serve at a Fall Baby Shower?
Finger food and sweet treats are perfect if you’re planning a mid-morning or afternoon Baby Shower. Think veggie platters, cheese plates, and fruits mixed with some delicious cupcakes and brownies. However, if you’re planning a lunch party, make sure your guests have a little more choice or consider ordering from your favorite restaurant or party takeout.
And to help bring the theme into the food, consider using wooden dishes and trays for a rustic vibe.
Cute Fall themed Baby Shower cookies are also a great way to theme the food.
6. Fall Baby Shower Cake
Of course, a beautiful on-theme cake is often the centerpiece of any Baby Shower. And a Fall Baby Shower theme opens the door to some of the most gorgeous, festive cakes around!
Check out our Best Woodland Baby Shower cakes for our roundup of the best Fall Baby Shower cakes.
Not into cake? No big deal – consider cupcakes, cookiesor even donuts!
Baby Shower Games are a quintessential part of the baby shower. Of course, you don’t have to do anything you don’t like, but games add an element of fun and can be a great icebreaker for guests who don’t know each other very well.
These are our top classic DIY Baby Shower Games that are super easy to set up!
Of course, good games need some prizes. These are our favorite Baby Shower gifts for Guests.
We hope you found everything you need to know about how to throw a Fall Baby Shower.
About the Author
Jane Sheriff is the founder, creative director, party planner and mother of three. She started Darling Celebrations in 2012 to share easy and beautiful ideas for celebrating life’s special events.
