Baby shower theme
An Amalfi lemon party
Lemons, blue-and-white tiles, and a long lunch table.
Lemon invitations
Free designs with an RSVP link that tracks every reply. Tap one to start yours; your names, date and place fill in, and you can change the design any time.
Ideas for your lemon party
Pick one or two from each and keep the rest simple.
Decor
- Blue, white and yellow foil balloons
- Lemons piled in bowls and pitchers
- Blue-and-white tablecloths with tile-pattern plates
- A hand-lettered sign: "The sweetest little lemon" for a first birthday, "Main squeeze" for a shower
Food
- Mozzarella and tomato plates, cut into small pieces
- Orzo salad with cucumber and quartered cherry tomatoes
- A lemonade station with sliced lemons and sparkling water
- Lemon shortbread cookies
Cake
A lemon cake with lemon curd between the layers, white frosting and a ring of sugar lemon slices.
Favors
Optional. Something small and edible travels best.
Colors
DeepBrightPopSoft
Pick one bright color for balloons and napkins, and keep plates plain.
Activities for your lemon party
How to play and what you need. Pick them in your plan and the supplies go on your shopping list.
Lemon scoop
Fill a tub with plastic or foam lemons, each bigger than a fist, and give toddlers scoops and bowls. They fill, dump and sort while a grown-up counts the lemons out loud.
You’ll need: Plastic or foam lemons, A big tub, Scoops and bowls
Lemon-on-a-spoon relay
Teams race to carry a plastic lemon on a spoon around a cone and back. If it drops, pick it up and start again where it fell.
You’ll need: Large spoons, Plastic lemons, Cones
Tile painting
Each guest paints a blue-and-white tile pattern on a cardboard square or paper plate. Hang them together as a gallery wall.
You’ll need: Cardboard squares or paper plates, Blue and white washable paint, Brushes
Soft-ball bocce
Toss a small target ball, then take turns rolling soft balls toward it. The closest ball scores a point; first team to 7 wins.
You’ll need: Soft bocce or foam balls, 2 sets, A small target ball
Shop the lemon look
Plates, decor, favors and a cake idea in the theme's colors. The Shop counts each one for your guest list.
What to do and when
The plan for a baby shower, counted back from the party day. Festidy puts real dates on it. See the full baby shower plan.
6 to 8 weeks out
- Pick a date, a start time, and a backup date
- Set a budget and choose your big two
- Write the guest list
- Choose a theme or a look
- Check in with the parents-to-be
- Lock in the location and a rain plan
- Note food, accessibility, and comfort needs
4 to 6 weeks out
- Decide on music and one main activity
- Add the registry to the invitation
- Book rentals if you need them
- Decide: cater, order trays, or cook
- Book a photographer or pick a friend to shoot
- Send the invitations
- Order the cake or dessertsCake idea: A lemon cake with lemon curd between the layers, white frosting and a ring of sugar lemon slices.
- Ask helpers and give them roles
- Make one contact and confirmation list
2 to 3 weeks out
- Order decor, tableware, and favorsDecor idea: Blue, white and yellow foil balloons
- Plan the menu and check allergiesMenu idea: Mozzarella and tomato plates, cut into small pieces
- Plan two light games and a gift momentActivity idea: Mix-your-own lemonade station
- Follow up on RSVPs
- Build your one-stop shopping list
The week before
- Confirm every vendor
- Lock the headcount and shop for food and drinks
- Prep favors, decor, and a playlist
- Write the party-day schedule
- Send the final party note
The day before
- Pick up the cake and set up what you can
- Pack a party-day kit
- Charge devices and share the run sheet
- Make the final weather and space call
Party day
- Set up an hour before
- Run the party and finish on time
- Reset the space and check for left-behind items
After the party
- Share photos and settle any remaining balances
- Send thank-yous
- Save photos and notes for next year
- Leave a quick note for your future self
Party-day run of show
For a 2.5-hour party starting at 2 pm.
- Final setup and safety checkSetup crew gets food, activities, and the entrance ready.
- Arrivals and minglingGreeter welcomes guests and points them to drinks.
- Food and drinksFood lead sets out food and labels common allergens.
- Two light gamesEntertainment lead runs short games that don't put anyone on the spot.
- GiftsCo-host keeps a list of who gave what while gifts are opened.
- Cake and a toast to the parents-to-beThe host leads a short toast.
- Quick resetCollect gifts and check the space for left-behind items.
Free lemon printables
Print at home on letter paper or card stock.
