Gender Neutral Baby Shower: Beach Party Theme

Where to host the perfect beach party? The beach, of course! But don't limit yourself to a crowded, dirty public beach. Here are a few ideas to make sure that this gender neutral baby shower is the perfect gathering of close friends and family. First of all, if your local beach has an event space, like an outdoor pavilion or covered seating area, see if you can rent that out for the party. But if you're on a bigger budget, why not rent out (or borrow) an entire beach house for an afternoon? You could also consider an oceanfront restaurant, preferably with private, seaview room. Whichever space you choose, make sure that it offers easy beach access, so that your guests can casually move between surf and turf during the party. Read More

Think simple, think classic, think picnic for the food and drink at this beach party. Cokes in retro glass bottles and warm-weather drinks like strawberry daiquiris and pina coladas are a great way to begin. But don't stop there. You can move on to great beach snacks like Cape Cod potato chips, wrap sandwiches, and sea-life shaped cookies (starfish, seashells, sand castles, and sea horses are a few good ideas.) Round out the selection with a few bottles of chilled white wine or rose. Basically, think about the great lunch you packed for a day at the beach when you were a kid--but skip the squished pb & j sandwiches on wonder bread! Read More

Set the tone for a sun-sational baby shower with bright shades of pink and orange. Buy a pile of giant bright beach towels with bold designs and base your theme colors off of those. Then use the towels in lieu of tablecloths or pile them on side tables for effect. Get some beach memorabilia, like sand dollars, starfish, and seashells, to scatter on tables or use as place cards. If kids are invited, set up an outdoor beach tent for them to play in, and don't forget to open up a few beach umbrellas and beach chairs! Read More