Rock the Cradle Baby Shower Theme
by Jennifer Sbranti
Founder, Hostess with the Mostess
f you’re tired of the 'babyish' baby shower look or are celebrating a mom-to-be that shudders at the sight of anything frilly or pastel, it’s time to turn up the volume with a baby shower that seriously ROCKS!
This 'Rock the Cradle' theme is all about bold colors, edgy designs, and lots of rock star flair! The trick is to mix in just enough 'adorable' to keep your grandmother 'oohing' and 'aahing' along with everyone else instead of making a beeline for the door. Never fear... it’s totally doable! Here are some ideas to get you started:
The Vibe:
Bold, cool, edgy, and FUN!
Stick to a main palette of black, white, and red, which works well for both boy and girl showers – or swap out the red for a more gender-specific hue like hot pink or bright blue.
Invitations:
Give guests a hint of what to expect at the baby shower by sending out invitations in metallic red or shimmery black envelopes and sealing them with rhinestone stars or electric guitar stickers. Choose a invitation design that isn’t too cutesy – like this black and white Baby Script design from Tiny Prints.
Party Decor:
Feature stylish, rock star-themed baby apparel throughout the party.
There are tons of fantastic options to choose from at LOWLEEPOP – like punk rock onesies, hats, and leg warmers. More cool ideas: Rockstar Socks Set and Red/Black Guitar Baby Shoes.
Display vintage records in plate stands and customize them with your own labels featuring singles like 'Born to Rock,' 'Rock the Cradle,' and 'Potty Like a Rock Star.'
A toy drum set like this stylish wooden version by Plan Toys would make for a fabulous centerpiece for the dessert or gift table!
Dress up the table with black linens, swanky red & silver bottles of VOSS Red Label Still Water, and funky zebra-print plates.
Download and print the sheet music for the mom-to-be’s favorite rock songs at musicnotes.com, then use it to create paper napkin rings. Embellish each napkin ring with a rock star themed button or rhinestone star sticker!
RockStar Chipboard Embellishments by Die Cuts With a View are perfect for spelling out fun phrases like 'Rock Star Mom' and 'Rock On!'
Play up the party theme on the beverage table by offering Rock Star Energy Drinks as one of the options for non-preggo guests. There are several different flavors available to match all sorts of color schemes.
Garnish cold drinks with guitar-shaped ice cubes!
Gifts Ideas & Party Favors:
Playing games at the shower? Award game winners with themed gifts like Vintage Vinyl LP Record Coasters.
Set up a candy buffet with small bags or containers so that guests can make their own take-home favors. Make sure to include lots of rock candy sticks and Pop Rocks!
Create a special 'Rock Star Mom' gift basket for the guest of honor that includes fun themed items like personalized Rock Mobile thank you cards, Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of the Rolling Stones, a Fierce Love 'Tattoo' Nursing Tank, an LP Record Frame, and the Rock Star Momma book!
About The AuthorJennifer Sbranti is an accomplished designer, entrepreneur, and entertaining guru from San Diego, California - where she resides with her husband of 7 years, Sonny Sbranti, and their 2 beloved yellow labs, Jazz & Max. In 2006, Jennifer founded Hostess with the Mostess, Inc., an ambitious venture that brings modern and innovative entertaining ideas to light through an all-encompassing party planning website www.hostesswiththemostess.com and a daily blog, The Hostess with the Mostess Guide to Fabulous Finds for Contemporary Entertaining. Having hosted countless celebrations herself, ranging from special occasion showers and theme parties to casual, everyday get-togethers, she now shares her hip, unique style and no-fuss approach to entertaining with others.
