Description
With the help of my husband and a friend we planned my nautical themed baby shower to celebrate our second son who is expected to come this April. I stumped on a few nautical themed parties while searching for baby shower ideas online. I loved almost everything I saw, hence why we chose this theme.
Design Inspiration
I didn't want to stick with just colors for a theme. The nautical idea was perfect. There is so much that can be done with it. So many cute items online and in stores that are not hard to find. I loved the combo of navy blue, stripes, white, red, sea shells, light houses, boats, rope, etc!
Decorating Style
Classy, simple, clean
Project Details
Runners: amazon.com
Shells/Lighthouse: Marshalls
Throw pillow: Macy's
Banners: Esty.com
Red seat/table: Ikea
Tin cans: orientaltrading.com
Boats, favor bags: beau-coup.com
Invites: storkie.com
Guestbook: Part City (I added the red ropes myself)
Favorite Items
By far the cake and the red sofa were my favorite! I already had the sofa at home and it gave it that perfect pop of red I needed.
Advice
There are many items out there for nautical parties. Try to stick to simple items, stripes, pops of red, and add flowers so that it won't become to "beachy" or "fourth of July-ish". Don't go crazy using all the nautical themed items that can be found online!
momto2boys
Thursday 29th of March 2012
Thank you all for the positive feedback!
Lauren Benoit
Wednesday 28th of March 2012
I am doing the same theme in May almost done with everything. Got some ideas from you. Thanks for sharing
Denise E
Friday 2nd of March 2012
Wow, did you do this on your own or did you hire someone? If so, what is the name of the person or company you worked with? Would you be able to list the contact information as I am planning a party myself and could sure use the help. Thanks.
kurly
Thursday 1st of March 2012
such a neat idea. i love love love the balloon arch!!
Ysczabel
Tuesday 28th of February 2012
That's a really adorable cake! And the nautical theme is just appropriate. Good luck on the delivery.