For an outdoor baby shower, it makes sense to decorate in ways that take advantage of the outdoor environment. Baby showers usually aren't at night, so you'll probably skip the string lights or candles, but hanging decorations and banners between trees or outdoor structures will look great. To keep balloons from floating away, tie helium balloons to chairs and tables, or tie them to a small weight and set them on the ground. In lieu of hanging signs or photos on walls, you can use a few inexpensive art eisles. Drape tablecloths over outdoor tables to give them an elegant look, and make sure you color-coordinate your decorations to tie the whole shower together and to create a cohesive, beautiful scene.

Food is usually expected at baby showers, and there are a few factors that go into your menu choice, like the time of day of the shower, the length of time, your budget, and of course, the location. Some showers do offer full main courses like chicken, fish, or BBQ (a popular option since it's easy for a lot of people to eat conveniently). Most, however, offer lighter fare in a buffet-type setting. Food that's popular for baby shower menus includes finger sandwiches, hot hors d'oeuvres, salads, fruit and cheese trays, vegetable spreads, and dessert. For desserts, more and more shower planners are opting for cupcakes, which are easy to eat and portable. Many people choose to do a brunch-style baby shower menu, which may also include things like miniature omeletes, muffins, danishes, etc. Drinks are usually served as well, which may include juices and sodas, as well as alcoholic offerings like wine and champagne. If you search the Internet, you'll find many sample baby shower menus that can help get the creative juices flowing! But there are no hard and fast rules about baby shower menus, and you should serve what sounds delicious to you and your guests. After all, it's a celebration.

Our favorite outdoor baby shower themes are timeless but fun. Remember: a theme doesn’t have to be too complicated. Pick a central idea that you can run with, then have fun putting your own personal spin on it. Boho baby showers are a popular modern pick, not only because they’re fun and classy, but also because they’re endlessly Instagrammable. We love cute animal themes for outdoor baby showers, too. Since your outdoor baby shower is probably in the warmer months, you might also consider a classic backyard BBQ/cookout baby shower (complete with lawn games like cornhole), or even a poolside tiki bar baby shower. If you’re having a baby shower outside, it makes sense to take advantage of the outdoor setting. How about a summer camp baby shower, complete with roasting marshmallows over a bonfire? Or an elegant garden party baby shower, with tea, brunch, and loads of flowers? The options are endless, so let your creativity out to play.

One of the best ways to find creative baby shower invitation ideas is to check websites like Etsy and Creative Market, where individual designers post gorgeous designs for reasonable prices. Even if you don’t find an invitation that you’re thrilled with, online “window shopping” just may inspire your own creative spark. There are also websites specifically for making and ordering baby shower invitations, like Minted, Shutterfly, and Zazzle. If you’re not great with computers, you can always hire your own freelance graphic designer to craft your invitations, fine-tuning the design to fit your creative vision. As always, for everything baby Pinterest is a winner, too. Search for baby shower invitations, and you’ll find board after board of beautiful baby shower invitation ideas.

Nothing goes better with friends, hors d'oeuvres, games, and gifts than a little sunshine and fresh air. Planning an outdoor baby shower is much the same as planning an indoor baby shower, with some extra considerations in terms of decorations, menu, and activities. You also may be able to invite more people to an outdoor space.

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