How to Set Up the Perfect Baby Shower- A Complete Styling Guide
Why the Details Make a Baby Shower
A baby shower does not need to be elaborate to be beautiful. But the details do make a difference, and when those details are personalised with the mum-to-be's name or the baby's chosen name, they transform a lovely morning tea into something truly memorable. This guide walks through every element of a baby shower setup from start to finish, with product suggestions for each one.
Start with the Welcome Sign
The welcome sign sets the tone for the entire event. It is the first thing guests see when they arrive and it signals that this is a thoughtfully styled, special occasion. MAC Creations offers several beautiful baby shower welcome sign options to suit different aesthetics and budgets.
For maximum impact, the Baby Shower Welcome Sign with 3D text at $105.00 is a stunning large format sign with dimensional lettering that makes a dramatic statement. For a softer and more elegant look, the Clear Engraved Baby Shower Welcome Sign at $63.00 is beautifully refined. Both are personalised with the mum-to-be's name and can be kept as a meaningful piece of home decor after the event.
Set Up an Oh Baby or Oh Boy Backdrop
A personalised Oh Baby or Oh Boy sign behind the gift table or dessert display creates a beautiful focal point for photos and gives the setup a cohesive, styled look. Our Oh Baby Sign and Oh Boy Sign are both laser cut in acrylic and available in a range of colours. For a gender neutral option, the Oh Baby sign works beautifully for any baby shower regardless of whether the sex is known.
The Cake- Toppers and Froppers
The baby shower cake is one of the most photographed moments of the event, so the topper matters. MAC Creations offers a great range of baby shower cake toppers including the Oh Baby Circle Cake Topper, the Oh Boy Circle Cake Topper, and the sweet Baby on Board Cake Topper. For a modern tiered cake, a fropper that sits on the front of the cake is a beautiful and contemporary alternative to a traditional topper.
Donut Wall
A donut wall is one of those styling elements that consistently gets the most attention at any baby shower, and our Acrylic Donut Wall is available in a range of sizes to suit any event setup. Whether you fill it with glazed donuts, macarons, or mini donuts, it makes a stunning dessert display that doubles as a talking point and a photo opportunity. Available from $47.25 and made to order.
Place Names & Table Styling
If you are hosting a sit-down baby shower lunch or high tea, personalised place names add a polished and thoughtful touch that guests notice. MAC Creations offers place names in acrylic and wood across six font choices from just $2.63 each. Browse the full bombonniere and place names range for all available options.
Bombonniere & Guest Gifts
A small personalised gift for guests to take home is a lovely touch that rounds out the baby shower experience. Our Custom Keyrings from $6.83, Personalised Bookmarks, and Mini Planter Sticks are all affordable and thoughtful options. For a Christmas baby shower, our double layer Christmas ornaments make a beautiful seasonal bombonniere that guests will put on their tree every year.
Baby Name Hoop
If the baby's name has been chosen and you want to incorporate it into the styling, our MDF Baby Name Hoop is a sweet and affordable personalised decoration that works beautifully at baby showers. After the event it can be moved into the nursery as a permanent decor piece, a lovely keepsake from the day.
Putting It All Together
The key to a cohesive baby shower setup is choosing a colour palette first and then selecting products that complement it. If you are going with sage green and white, choose acrylic pieces in those colours. If you are going with blush pink and gold, mirror acrylic finishes look stunning. Most MAC Creations products are available in a wide range of acrylic colours so matching across the range is straightforward.
Browse the full baby shower signs range and the complete party decor range to find everything you need for a beautifully styled and memorable baby shower. All products are made to order and shipped Australia wide.