Planning the perfect baby shower? The pressure is on! With standout celebrity baby showers breaking the internet (cue Khloe Kardashian!) and #babyshowerdecor taking over on Instagram, it's natural to feel the need to incorporate some design elements that'll wow in-person guests and those looking in via social media.
In 2018, the days of sweet pink-or-blue streamers and sheet cakes are over (like, so over!), and mamas-to-be everywhere are showering their own shower with trendy dessert details and Instagrammable decorative accessories and arches.
From the baby shower balloon trend bubbling up to the sweetest dessert tables you've ever seen, we've highlighted some of the top, easy-to-replicate baby shower elements of 2018 that'll make any mama-to-be feel just as special as Khloe Kardashian did when she made an entrance at her own party. Get ready for the best baby shower ideas and themes for your very own standout soirée.
Balloons Galore
Feel like a queen and get balloons galore for your event! Whether you want an arch, a balloon wall, or just tons of floor fluff, you seriously can't go wrong. The best part? Aside from looking straight adorable on the 'gram, the kiddo guests will actually have the best time ever twirling through the balloons.
Shop for some round, oversized balloons to really catch everyone's attention.
Tassel Balloons
These balloons are perfect for photo ops, and it's so cute how they're about the same size as Mom-to-be's bump! The tassels are totally glam, and this unique element isn't anywhere near phasing out in 2018.
Shop for tassel balloons to add some glamour to your shower!
Cute Accents
Get creative with the accents you use while decorating the shower! Instead of buying decorations that'll get tossed, go for accessories that the new parents can use for their nursery. (Find out the theme!) This way, when the party is over, part of the shower decor can be put to use in the nursery back home.
Shop for some trendy animal heads to decorate the shower.
Diaper Cake
Yes, every baby shower (still) needs a diaper cake. Make yours on your own, or buy one online! The key is to create clean lines with each layer, and add smaller plush toys and bottles of baby wash and shampoo on the cake to complete the look.
Shop for a diaper cake online that includes decorations.
Candy Bar
Baby showers are casual enough to serve food in a help-yourself style, so when it comes time for dessert, dress the table in a festive way for your guests to swoon over. Don't hold back when it comes to decorating, either — add your special touch to everything, from the table to the food itself!
Shop for metallic letter balloons to add some fun to the dessert table.
Detailed Desserts
Add a tray (or five!) of desserts that look like baby shower gold! Find a local baker who specializes in creating gorgeous, unique finger-food desserts, or assign someone to whip up a few batches of something special.
Shop for cute unicorn toppers to bring your desserts to a new level.
Updated Cake
You're going to want a statement cake at your shower, trust that! While not everyone will notice the sweet footprint wall art hanging on the wall, every single person will get an up-close look at the cake. So, make sure it looks fantastic! You'll have guests shoving each other out of the way to snag a picture before it's cut into.
Add some rock-candy sticks to your cake to make it over-the-top ... and extra delicious!
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