Host a unique baby shower for a boy by throwing a nautical themed celebration. If circumstances allow, have your celebration aboard an actual day cruise. But if you find yourself far from water, these ocean-friendly tips are guaranteed to make your shower one to remember. Ahoy!

Make the most out of the beach theme by sending out nautical invitations.
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- First, send out nautical themed shower invitationsannouncing the "Baby On Board."
- You can even include a folded lobsterbib with the invite for a cute themed addition.
- Finally, don't forgetto ask guests to dress in summery "yachting"clothing -- hatsencouraged!
- Tiny Prints has adorable baby shower invitations.

Nautical food and drink that bring the sea to the land.
Arrange Catering:
- If the boat allows you to bring in outside catering, create a summery seafood menu that offers lots of fresh fish and veggies.
- Work to find a caterer that specializes in seafood or clambakes to ensure a delicious menu.
- These food tips will work just as well in your backyard!
Pick Up:
Alternatively, you can contact local restaurants by the marina to see if they would be willing to let you pick up the food before you board the boat. This can reduce your food cost substantially as compared with hiring a caterer. Don't forget to serve up some super blue teddy bear cupcakes for dessert!

For your nautical baby shower, be sure to get some picture frames to help your guests remember the day!
Nautical Themed Favors

Blue Sailboat Tealight Holders
Favors
Send guests home with cute nautical-themed reminders of their day. If you enjoy do-it-yourself projects, try:
Nautical Picture Frames:
Nautical Charms
Send guests home with cute nautical-themed reminders of their day. If you enjoy do-it-yourself projects, try:
Nautical Picture Frames:
- Provide enough picture frames for all your guests.
- Paint them with either navy and white stripes or paint half navy and half white.
- Finally, adorn them with a small nautical token, like an anchor.
- You can either glue on a wooden anchor and paint it or you can stencil it on.
If you’re not the DIY type, consider:
Nautical Charms
- Another cute idea is to send your guests home with a pretty nautical-themed charm they can add to a necklace or bracelet.Charm, $19 from Precious Accents
- If you have extra money in your budget, purchase cute navy and whiteflip-flops and tie them together with red ribbon to give along with thecharm.

If you book a boat, there are a few things you make sure you do before adding any decorations.
Before you sign the contract to book the boat, speak with the event manager to ensure you have access at least an hour before the party begins. This is crucial for decorating; the longer you have to set up at your own pace before guests arrive, the better!
Before you sign the contract to book the boat, speak with the event manager to ensure you have access at least an hour before the party begins. This is crucial for decorating; the longer you have to set up at your own pace before guests arrive, the better!

At home or at sea, you can decorate the party area efficiently and economically by choosing large pieces that make a statement and convey the shower's theme:
Colors: Navy, White & Red
Navy and red are ideal color choices for the tablecloths and napkins. Use one color for the tablecloth and the other for the accents, including napkins, favors, place cards, menus, etc.
How to Create a Knockout Centerpiece:
Colors: Navy, White & Red
Navy and red are ideal color choices for the tablecloths and napkins. Use one color for the tablecloth and the other for the accents, including napkins, favors, place cards, menus, etc.
How to Create a Knockout Centerpiece:
- Create a stunning centerpiece by placing a lifesaver with nautical rope in the middle of the table. Use stick-on letters to spell out “Congratulations” and “It’s a Boy!” around the lifesaver, and drape the ends of the nautical rope down the center of the table as décor.
- Place a large centerpiece of white flowers in the middle of the lifesaver with one or two smaller vases and arrangements flanking each side of centerpiece to fill out the table décor.
- Create a large sign welcoming shower guests. Invite them to sign their best wishes onto the white space and give it to the mommy-to-be as a gift.
- If you're feeling extra creative, use a lifesaver or an oar (or other nautical-themed item) as the sign so the object filled with well wishes can be hung later in the baby’s room as décor















