Whether you're looking to plan a baby shower that feels both Insta-worthy and genuinely meaningful, or you just love keeping up on what the celebs are doing (guilty!), this roundup is for you. From Gigi Hadid's creative tie-dye station to Sofia Richie's elegant garden party, these A-list mamas have given us major inspo for celebrating our own little ones on the way.
Here are five gorgeous themes that you can totally recreate — even without the celebrity budget!
1. Destination Vibes (Inspired by Cardi B & Olivia Culpo)
Cardi B's "Bardi Shower: A Bronx Fairytale" was just pure genius! She transformed an Atlanta venue into a magical take on her hometown. The shower was complete with a 6 train entrance (for non-New Yorkers, that’s the local train from Manhattan up into the Bronx!), Dominican fruit carts, and a "Baby Bodega" stocked with custom Bardi Baby goods.
Meanwhile, Olivia Culpo brought Parisian elegance to Newport with her French-themed celebration at Castle Hill Inn. Her chic baby shower featured a "Patisserie McCaffrey" dessert station, gorgeous hydrangea sculptures, and macarons galore!
Bring the world to your backyard:
Choose your destination: Whether it's your hometown, honeymoon spot, or a dream vacation, pick a place that means something to you as a couple.
Transform your entrance: Create a "boarding pass" invitation and set up an arrival experience — like subway signs for NYC, Eiffel Tower cutouts for Paris, or vintage suitcases as decor for anywhere wanderlust takes you.
Food stations that transport: Pick dishes that represent your chosen destination! Cardi served empanadas and yellow rice to honor her Dominican heritage alongside Southern comfort food for Offset's Atlanta roots. Olivia Culpo had French pastries!
Custom signage everywhere: Cardi had street signs from where she grew up and even recreated the ABCs of Cardi B on floral market wrapping paper. Make custom signs with your destination's landmarks, street names, or famous phrases!
Cultural entertainment: Cardi hired a hip-hop orchestra and ballet dancers to honor her Bronx roots. Consider hiring musicians or performers — a thoughtful playlist inspired by the theme can also bring the vibes to life, on a budget!
These destination-themed baby showers prove to be some of the most creative! They’re perfect for parents who love to travel or plan to raise their little one with a wanderlust spirit.
2. Vintage Disney Magic (Inspired by Kourtney Kardashian)
Kourtney's vintage Disneyland baby shower was nostalgic perfection. Planned by her family with event designer Mindy Weiss, they recreated authentic Disneyland experiences in Kris Jenner's backyard. The shower was complete with custom Mickey ears embroidered on-site using a machine actually purchased from a former Disneyland employee! The attention to detail was incredible.
Create your own magical kingdom:
Custom Mickey ears station: Set up an embroidery or decorating station where guests can personalize a pair of Mickey ears, just like Kourtney's party!
Vintage Disney food favorites: Kourtney's one request was Mickey pretzels with nacho cheese and churros — totally doable! How about a Mickey mocktail or Mickey-shaped cake for more inspo?
Silhouette keepsake station: Hire a silhouette artist (Kourtney's was actually mentored by the daughter of an original 1955 Disneyland artist!) to create two cutouts per guest — one for a keepsake book with written messages, one to take home!
Hidden Mickey details: Incorporate Mickey shapes everywhere, like your floral arrangements, food presentation, and table settings as part of your baby shower decor.
Mickey attire: Encourage guests to dress their little ones in their best Mickey-inspired attire! There’s no shortage of options, but we’re obsessed with our Mickey’s Clubhouse print!
Overall, we think the key is balancing cartoon whimsy with sophisticated nods to the early days of everyone’s favorite mouse.
3. Tie-Dye Dreams (Inspired by Gigi Hadid)
When Gigi Hadid had her lockdown baby shower for daughter Khai, she turned a pandemic limitation into the sweetest keepsake tradition. Her tie-dye theme had friends and fam from all over using tie-dye kits to create custom baby clothes that Khai could wear throughout her first 18 months, with each piece signed by its maker so she'd know who made it when she's older. Honestly, how perfect is that?
How to recreate the magic:
Set up a tie-dye station: Create an outdoor workspace with plastic tablecloths, rubber gloves, and plenty of tie-dye kits. Provide plain baby pajamas, little tees, and bodysuits. Be sure to offer sizes newborn through 18 months for your guests so that your little can wear these special pieces well beyond their first weeks!
Rainbow cake centerpiece: Commission a tie-dye inspired cake with swirled colors or rainbow layers, or try your hand at a DIY baby shower recipe using food coloring and the marble technique.
Boho photo backdrop: String up colorful fabric strips, pampas grass, and rainbow streamers for the cutest shower photos!
Color-coordinated treats: Think rainbow bagels, colorful fruit kabobs, assorted colors of candies, and more!
Activity extras: Set up friendship bracelet stations with colorful beads for more custom creations!
The best part? You'll have the most meaningful baby shower favors ever: handmade items filled with love your little will treasure forever. Plus, your guests will enjoy getting crafty together!
4. Garden Party Elegance (Inspired by Sofia Richie)
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Sofia Richie's garden party after the birth of her baby Eloise was the epitome of "quiet luxury." Held three weeks after her arrival, the celebration featured family-style dining with dishes like "A Garden of Baby Gems" salad and cacio e pepe, all served on sophisticated gold-trimmed plates.
Channel that effortless elegance:
Natural tablescapes: Sofia's setup featured a white tablecloth with green botanicals, scalloped green linen napkins in rattan rings, and low floral arrangements with lemons. Low arrangements are key, so guests can easily see each other!
Farm-to-table menu: Focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients served family-style. Think beautiful salads, pasta dishes, and honey-caramelized vegetables that look as good as they taste.
Keepsake letter station: Sofia had guests write letters to Eloise to be given to her on her 18th birthday — such a sweet touch!
Subtle luxury touches: You don't need Dior plates, but invest in one or two elevated accents: beautiful glassware, cloth napkins, or pretty floral centerpieces.
Garden-inspired activities: Set up a small succulent potting station where guests can create take-home plants, or have a bouquet making station as part of your baby shower activities.
The beauty of this theme is its versatility. It works for any season and can be scaled up or down depending on your space and budget! Oh, and did we mention it reminds us of one of our fave LS prints, Secret Garden?
5. Fairytale Romance (Inspired by Keke Palmer)
Keke Palmer's "Once Upon A Time" themed shower was a dream come true. As she told PEOPLE, "Right now, I feel like I'm living in a fairytale! I'm a huge Disney fan because of how aspirational and sweet their stories are. I want to create a world like that for my baby, a world in which all things are possible."
Create your own happily ever after:
Storybook entrance: Create a "Once Upon a Baby" welcome sign and encourage guests to dress like they're attending a royal celebration. Princesses welcome! If you’ve got a little one already, our LS tutus were made for occasions like this.
Interactive storytelling: Keke's party featured games, cotton candy and popcorn stations, and even a DIY body scrub bar. Dream up your own baby shower activities that feel magical and pampering!
Fairytale food presentation: Elevate simple foods with beautiful presentation, like tiered serving trays, elegant signage, and plenty of sparkly details.
Memory-making stations: Set up areas where guests can write wishes for baby, create time capsule items, or contribute to a fairytale-themed photo book.
Whimsical lighting: String lights, candles, and soft lighting will instantly create that magical atmosphere you're going for!
Royal touches: Incorporate elements like vintage books, elegant floral arrangements, and gold accents to make everything feel enchanted without going overboard.
This theme will have you and your guests living happily ever after! It’s the perfect celebratory start to the next chapter of your very own fairytale.
Make It Your Own!
Remember, you don’t need a celebrity budget to create these themes. When planning your own shower, focus on one or two elements you really love (like Gigi’s tie-dye station or Sofia’s tablescape) and keep the rest simple. The real magic of these celebrity showers is in how they reflect the personality of each mama-to-be, like Cardi’s Bronx fairytale honoring her heritage.
So, think about what makes your story unique! Maybe it’s your love for a particular place, passion for a specific hobby, or obsession with a certain era. The best baby shower is the one that feels authentic to *you* — because your joy and love in the room is what will make it truly memorable!
Which celebrity baby shower are you using as inspo?! Or maybe you’ve already created your own theme that deserves the spotlight.
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