Plan a luau baby shower for your friend or family member.
When you are throwing a baby shower for a friend or family member, consider choosing a theme. A luau theme is a great idea when the shower will take place during the spring or summer or will be held outdoors. Carry the theme through the decorations, food and even the gifts for the expectant mother.
Invitations
Create your own invitations for the luau baby shower you are planning. Choose invitations that are shaped like a surfboard to give the invitations a beachy feel. Alternatively, choose a square or rectangular invitation with a border of Hawaiian flowers.
Decorations
A luau baby shower is perfect for an outdoor space. Use hula skirts from a party store as table skirts. Create centerpieces for the tables using traditional Hawaiian items. Place a candle at the center of the table and surround it with flower leis in either pale blue or pale pink, depending on whether the mom is expecting a girl or a boy. Scatter seashells and starfish painted in pink or blue on the tables. Tiki torches around the perimeter of the shower space will complete the Hawaiian luau feel.
Food
Serve dishes that complement your Hawaiian luau feel. Items made with pineapple, coconut and pork work well for a baby shower. For example, serve skewers of grilled pineapple, coconut shrimp and miniature pulled pork sandwiches. Choose a baby-shower cake that has Hawaiian flowers all over it.
Gifts
Purchase some gifts for the expectant mother that fit the theme. For example, select a baby-sized Hawaiian shirt or a onesie with Hawaiian flowers printed onto it. Baby toys shaped like fish, shells or palm trees are also good ideas. Choose a baby bathing suit so that baby can have fun in the sun too.
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