Showers and Sprinkles

I have long wanted to throw a Baby Shower, perhaps even more than I wanted to have one my own (which, btw....is just as well, because 4 children later, I've not had one! Pffft!)
Bringing together special friends and family to celebrate the impending arrival of a new life is such a great excuse   reason for a party, and I loved the idea of orchestrating such an exciting day.

Unfortunately, Baby showers aren't big in the UK and most people don't consider the idea. So when my bestie announced that she was expecting her first child, I jumped at the chance to host her Shower for her, luckily she was equally thrilled with the prospect, and gave me free reign on design and all ideas. Hurrah!

I started researching almost immediately and felt both excited and yet slightly intimidated by the amazing Shower's showcased online. I'm not an events planner, and nor do I have an endless budget. It became clear that I had my work cut out for me, but that there was a wealth of inspiration available for me to tap into!

I'll update in a week or so on how my Baby Shower planning is going. It's going to be a mid-afternoon tea party, with cakes and scones, and fruity tea. My English spin on a definitely American tradition. For now though, I wanted to share just a tiny snap of some of the amazing Baby Showers that I have come across online - there are some seriously swanky parties going on!

This gorgeous elephant themed shower was designed by Sarah of Style Me Gorgeous
Everything about this theme is gorgeous. The muted,  soft colour pallet is perfect, and the cute elephant is PERFECT!  Well done Sarah!
Since my bestie's baby currently goes by the nickname 'peanut', I daresay that we'll have some elephants thrown into her shower too.

And how about this Tricycle themed Baby Shower?! This was coordinated by 2Chic Events and Design

and I think they got this one SPOT on! Its charming and playful, but whilst maintaining its style.

And one more? Shall we?

How about something girly? This gorgeous Parisienne styled shower was designed by Sheree,

It is unashamedly pink, glamorous and chic. Beautifully put together.

It is safe to say that I shan't be going into professional event planning any time soon!
I'm just hoping that mine will have its own charm, for all its quirks!

My next task is to explore baby shower games. A mindfield!
Have you been to a Baby Shower recently? Do you have any tips that might help me in my quest?