A Baby is Brewing: A Unique Coffee-Inspired Baby Shower Theme
- Indie Cove
- May 7
- 3 min read
Updated: May 15
A baby is brewing is a unique, coffee-inspired theme to help elevate your next baby shower. This theme radiates warmth and coziness while offering limitless opportunities for food and beverage options. Keep reading to explore how you can craft a memorable coffee-themed event that both the mom-to-be and her guests will cherish.
Invitations
A good baby shower starts with an eye-catching invitation. Consider coffee-themed designs for your invitation such as elements of coffee cups and beans. You can also use playful phrases such as “Join us for a latte love” or “The coffee pot is brewing, and so is baby!”
Your invitation will help to set a joyful tone and get everyone eager for the celebration ahead
If you aren't into creating invitations or crafts, there are TONS of baby shower invites available online to choose from. Etsy, for example, offers various coffee-inspired invites. Checkout the link below (not an affiliate link)
Brew-tiful Decor
The right decor will truly elevate your event and can create a unique atmosphere for the soon to be mom and her guests. Here are some decor recommendations for a "baby is brewing" shower:
Table Settings: Use coffee mugs as centerpieces or place settings. You could fill them with flowers or even small baby items, like socks, for a quirky touch. You can also checkout online shops, like Amazon, that have coffee-inspired center pieces for tables. Checkout the link below (not an affiliate link):
https://www.amazon.ca/Pieces-Coffee-Farmhouse-Vintage-Centerpiece/dp/B09CKTDVRJ
Brew Bar: A coffee station, also referred to as a 'brew bar' allows guests to create their own customize drinks. You can create your own brew bar station with a selection of syrups, different coffee bean blends, flavored creamers, assortments of milk options, and so on. You can also have a bowl of ice for those who prefer iced drinks and decaf options for those who may not enjoy caffeinated beverages.
Warm Colors and Textures: Throughout your decor you want to ensure that you are incorporate cozy colors such as earthy browns, neutral tones, creams, and whites. You can also utilize textures such as burlap or chunky knits to help elevate your decor even further. Amazon offers a various selection of burlap table runners such as:
Fun Signage: Creative signs with coffee puns can be a hit, such as “The Baby is Brewing – Just Like Your Coffee!”. These signs can be made online using sources such as Canva. You can also opt to purchase premade signs from other sites such as Amazon or Etsy
These decoration ideas will create a vibrant ambiance sure to impress your guests and the soon-to-be mom in your life
Sweet Treats
Food is a crucial part of any gathering. To complement your coffee theme, try offering snacks and sweet treats that compliment your beverage offerings
Coffee-Infused Treats: Offer coffee-flavored sweets such as mocha cupcakes, coffee-cake, chocolate-covered espresso beans.
Coffee-Inspired Serving: A fun way to offer snacks at your coffee-inspired shower is in coffee-themed containers. For example, a fun way to present your cake would be in a coffee cup. You can also offer smaller snacks in to-go coffee cups
Fun Games and Activities
To keep your gathering lively, incorporate some engaging games and activities that match the coffee theme.
Custom Mug Painting: Provide your guests with blank coffee cups and paints and allow them to create their own custom mugs to commemorate your special day
Baby Bingo: Create bingo cards that include coffee-related items and traditional baby gifts
Guest Book Alternative: Instead of a conventional guest book, have guests write their advice or well-wishes on coffee sleeves. This will provide a personal touch for the mom-to-be.
Photo Booth: Set up a photo booth with fun coffee props. You could create props such as coffee beans, coffee cups, etc. Guests will love capturing their moments in a unique way!
These activities will keep everyone entertained while enhancing your coffee-themed atmosphere
Coffee-Inspired Party Favors
Personalized Coffee Beans/Bags: Provide small bags of coffee with custom labels like “Thanks for brewing up some love!”. This will allow guests to go home with a favor that they are able to enjoy
Mug Favors: If it is in the budget, a great favor would be custom mugs featuring meaningful quotes or the baby's name. If mugs aren't what your looking for, you could also have custom glass cups created such as the ones below:
Homemade Coffee Scrubs: Small jars of coffee scrubs or bath bombs infused with coffee essence offer guests a delightful treat to enjoy at home. There are tons of DIY coffee scrub recipes available online!
Other Decor Inspiration:
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