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Baby shower theme

A boho party

Terracotta tones, a rainbow arch, and a low table on a rug.

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Boho 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.

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Ideas for your boho party

Pick one or two from each and keep the rest simple.

Decor

  • Terracotta, mustard and cream foil balloons
  • A felt rainbow arch over the dessert table
  • A low table with floor cushions on a woven rug
  • Paper florals in small terracotta pots

Food

  • Hummus with pita triangles and soft-cooked veggie sticks
  • Cheese slices, soft crackers and sliced bananas on a wooden board
  • Oat and banana cookies
  • Orange-and-lemon water in a big jar

Cake

A cream buttercream cake with a piped rainbow arch in terracotta, mustard and sage.

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 boho party

How to play and what you need. Pick them in your plan and the supplies go on your shopping list.

Scarf dance

Ages 1 to 6 · 10 min

Hand each child a small, hand-sized scarf. Play a slow song, then a fast one, and let them wave, spin and toss the scarves. Freeze when the music stops.

You’ll need: Small light scarves, Speaker and a playlist

Pots-and-spoons band

Ages 1 to 5 · 10 min

Give every child a wooden spoon and a plastic bowl or pot to drum on, sitting down. A grown-up leads with loud, soft, fast and slow, and the band follows along.

You’ll need: Wooden spoons, Plastic bowls and pots

Rainbow color hunt

Ages 3 to 6 · 15 min

Lay colored paper plates in rainbow order on the floor. Call a color and each child finds something that color in the room and brings it to the plate.

You’ll need: Colored paper plates, Painter's tape

Rainbow wishes

Ages 12 and up · 10 min

Guests write a wish on a card in one rainbow color and clip it to a clothesline. The guest of honor reads them after the party.

You’ll need: Cards in rainbow colors, Pens, A clothesline and clips

Shop the boho look

Plates, decor, favors and a cake idea in the theme's colors. The Shop counts each one for your guest list.

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Open the boho shop

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.

  1. 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

  2. 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 cream buttercream cake with a piped rainbow arch in terracotta, mustard and sage.
    • Ask helpers and give them roles
    • Make one contact and confirmation list

  3. 2 to 3 weeks out

    • Order decor, tableware, and favorsDecor idea: Terracotta, mustard and cream foil balloons
    • Plan the menu and check allergiesMenu idea: Hummus with pita triangles and soft-cooked veggie sticks
    • Plan two light games and a gift momentActivity idea: Scarf dance with soft rainbow scarves
    • Follow up on RSVPs
    • Build your one-stop shopping list

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Party day

    • Set up an hour before
    • Run the party and finish on time
    • Reset the space and check for left-behind items

  7. 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 boho printables

Print at home on letter paper or card stock.

You're invitedFill-in invitationTwo to a sheetThank youThank-you cardsFour to a sheetWelcomeDoor signOne full pageBingoBoho bingoFour cards and a calling sheet

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