Tea Party Baby Shower

by Linda D.
(Chetek, WI USA)

I would like to throw my daughter a sprinkle baby shower with a tea party/brunch theme. She went into labor the day of her 1st baby shower & completely missed it! So now she is expecting her second child and we want to have another shower that she won't miss! We are thinking of having just a couple of games & keeping it low key. Mainly a big girl get together.

Our Answer:

Hi Linda,

I'm sorry your daughter had to miss out on her first baby shower. A tea party baby shower sounds like it would be perfect for her. I have compiled some ideas for you. You definitely don't need to use all of the ideas, you can make the shower as simple or elaborate as you would like.

When I think of a tea party, it is victorian with roses and bears. Decorate the room with teddy bears, lace and strings of pearls. Since it is a tea party, Use table linens or a lace table cloth to bring in the victorian idea. For a table centerpiece, fresh flowers would be very elegant and would smell lovely. If you have any old fashioned woman's hats, tulle, or silk plants you can add those to fill the room and set the tone for the shower. Christmas lights also add some nice ambience.

Since you are throwing a baby sprinkle, it also gives you the option to go as simple as you would like. It is amazing how some balloons and crepe paper can really bring a room to life. Opalescent pink and pearl colored balloons are really elegant to use.

For your baby shower food, lay out your favorite selection of teas (or other beverages) for guests to enjoy. Use finger foods, cookies and sandwiches to compliment them.

I also like to add a special element to the baby showers I host. Here is a really cute angel poem I found that can be put in a picture frame for your daughter.

A Child's Angel

Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. One day the little child asked God:
"They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"
God answered hin "Among the many angels, I chose one for you. She will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

"But tell me," asked the child. "Here in Heaven,I don't do anything else but sing and smile, that's enough for me to be happy."
"Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you every day. And you will feel your angel's love and be happy." God reassured him "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language that men talk?
"Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak"
"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you, Lord?"
"Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray"
I've heard that on earth there are bad men. Who will protect me?
"Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life"
"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore"
"Your angel will alwayts talk to you about me and will teach you the way for you to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you"
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from earth could already be heard, and the child in a hurry asked softly
"Oh God, if I am about to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."
"You will call your angel, Mother"
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I hope these ideas give you to a great start with the planning. Good Luck with the baby shower!