Classic Baby Shower Themes: Pink, Blue & Neutral Ideas

Some baby shower themes never go out of style. Soft pinks, classic baby blues and warm neutrals are timeless, gentle and easy to bring together beautifully. Whether you’re planning to let people know you're having a boy or girl (or both!), perhaps it's a surprise or you prefer to keep things neutral, these classic themes make it simple to create a welcoming, memorable celebration.

Below, we’ve shared decoration ideas, simple centrepieces, tableware suggestions and lightly themed food and drink ideas to match each look.

Pink Baby Shower Theme

A pink-themed baby shower with soft blush tones and floral decorations can help make your celebration feel warm and joyful.

Decor & Styling Ideas

  • Balloon garlands in blush, rose and ivory - a soft blend rather than strong colour blocks
  • Fresh flowers such as pale roses, peonies or gypsophila in glass jars or vases
  • Simple fabric drapes, such as muslin or voile, behind the food or gift table for a soft backdrop
  • Candles or tea lights in frosted holders for a warm glow
  • Framed baby quotes in blush-toned picture frames or tiny baby booties
  • Pale pink satin ribbon tied around jars or napkins for a delicate finishing touch

Tableware & Centrepieces

  • White or ivory tablecloths, a pale pink table runner & blush napkins
  • Rose-petal or heart-shaped pink and white paper confetti (but not if you have small children or babies attending)
  • Delicate pink glassware or pink-tinted water glasses
  • A light wooden board laid flat with a few flower stems, a candle and perhaps a small plush toy or baby book
  • A pink-themed baby hamper can also work beautifully as a central display (for example, a baby basket with soft pink clothing and plush toys)

Food & Drink Ideas

Savoury

  • Smoked salmon blinis
  • Mini sandwiches with fillings such as chicken & thyme, cucumber or egg
  • Beetroot hummus served with crackers and crudités (naturally pink)
  • Tomato and mozzarella skewers with basil
  • Mini cheese and chive tartlets

Sweet

  • Strawberry or raspberry pavlova bites
  • Rose and pistachio shortbread
  • Vanilla cupcakes with pale pink buttercream
  • Raspberry swirl cheesecake slices
  • Raspberry Granita - blended frozen raspberries mixed with cooled sugar syrup & lemon juice

Centrepiece Cake

A simple vanilla or strawberry sponge covered in pale pink buttercream works beautifully as an attractive centrepiece. A smooth buttercream finish with a few fresh flowers (roses or edible pansies work well) keeps it elegant without feeling overly decorated. A small cake topper such as ‘Oh Baby’ in gold or wooden tones adds a lovely finishing touch.

Drinks

  • Rosé lemonade
  • Grape juice spritz with fresh fruit berries (non-alcoholic)
  • Sparkling water with frozen raspberry “ice cubes”

Blue Baby Shower Theme

A blue-themed baby shower can feel refreshing and classic. We love a mix of baby blues, dusty blues and whites for a soft, gentle look.

Decor & Styling Ideas

  • Pale blue, white or cream and a touch of gold balloons for a soft contrast
  • Fresh flowers such as blue hydrangeas, delphiniums or white roses
  • Warm fairy lights for an inviting glow
  • A small display of baby books of baby shoes in coordinating colours

Tableware & Centrepieces

  • White plates with pale blue cloth napkins
  • Soft linen runners in pale blue across the table
  • Blue-rimmed glassware or simple clear glasses with blue paper straws
  • A centrepiece using a stack of classic children’s books, a plush bear or a baby boy gift hamper
  • Tealights or mini LED candles in soft blue or frosted holders
  • Gold, white or baby blue confetti circles or baby pram shapes

Food & Drink Ideas

Savoury

  • Mini quiches (spinach, cheese, caramelised onion)
  • Pasteurised, hard cheese selection with crackers and grapes
  • Blue corn tortilla chips with guacamole
  • Mini chicken skewers with lemon and herb
  • Simple sausage rolls or veggie rolls

Sweet

  • Vanilla cupcakes with pale blue swirl icing
  • Lemon drizzle bites with blueberry glaze
  • Biscuits shaped as hearts, stars or tiny babygrows either dipped in white chocolate with blue sprinkles or decorated with baby blue icing
  • Blueberry fresh fruit pots and/or granita

Centrepiece Cake

A light and classic option is a vanilla Victoria sponge cake with pale blue buttercream and a soft watercolour effect in blue and white. Adding a few white flowers made of sugar icing and a simple ribbon around the base keeps things understated and pretty.

Drinks

  • Blueberry lemonade
  • Iced mint tea
  • Sparkling water with blueberries or lemon slices

Neutral Baby Shower Theme

Neutral themes are elegant, natural and beautifully versatile. We love creams, beige, taupe and soft greens or peach for a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Decor & Styling

  • Balloons in white, ivory and soft taupe, mixed with sprigs of eucalyptus
  • Pampas grass, dried flowers or simple greenery for a natural feel
  • Cream roses and gypsophila in simple white vases
  • Linen or cotton fabrics draped behind a dessert or gift table
  • Warm lights - fairy lights or simple lanterns
  • Natural textures such as woven baskets and jute runners
  • Neutral blankets of muslin cloths layered gently across a table

Centrepieces & Tableware

  • White or oatmeal-coloured table linens
  • Linen napkins tied with twine and a small sprig of greenery
  • Woven baskets, wooden crates and natural fibres
  • Wooden boards, ceramic plates and simple glass designs
  • A centrepiece made from greenery and candles or a neutral-toned baby hamper

Food & Drink Ideas

Savoury

  • Mini croissants with soft pasteurised cheese and apple
  • A wooden platter with bread, crackers, pasteurised cheeses, dips, chutneys and fruit
  • Warm flatbreads with hummus and olives
  • Herb-Roasted Chicken Skewers with garlic, rosemary & thyme
  • Honey & Mustard Cocktail Sausages
  • Mini falafel bites with tahini dip

Sweet

  • White chocolate and coconut truffles
  • Almond cake slices or coconut and oat flapjacks
  • White chocolate-dipped strawberries
  • Vanilla panna cotta cups made with pasteurised cream
  • Shortbread slices dusted with icing

Centrepiece Cake

White Chocolate & Caramel Layer Cake:
Fluffy vanilla sponge with a white chocolate buttercream and a thin caramel swirl between the layers. Decorate with a few sprigs of food-grade greenery/dried flowers which gives a natural, gentle look. A nice finishing touch is a wooden ‘Baby’ topper.

Drinks

  • Chilled still white grape juice
  • Iced vanilla oat or almond milk latte
  • Sparkling water with apple or pear slices



If you’d like inspiration for more detailed or modern baby shower themes, you might enjoy our themed decorating & tableware guide and food & drink guide, which explore Woodland, Safari/Jungle, Celestial, Minimalist and Peter Rabbit ideas. Or have a browse through our guide on how to plan a baby shower.