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Gray's Musts: Baby Shower Themes Inspired by GM Paperless Post Invites

byTeam GM

5 years ago

In case you missed it, Gray shared an inside look at their baby shower for PB&J ago on the blog recently, and it was a bash for the ages. Gray and Jeff chose to model their shower after Gray’s book Be Our Guest!, and it got our gears turning about what other baby shower themes we could dream up—this time inspired by the Gray Malin x Paperless Post collab. We’re suckers for Paperless Post for a lot of reasons, but the convenience of their e-vites and the adorable options they offer are at the top of our list. So next time you’re prepping for the arrival of a new little one, bookmark this post and get inspired by these four different baby shower themes below. Then customize your invites and send away! Trust us, after this article you’ll be dying to throw a party with one (or all!) of these cute baby shower ideas…

Inspired by Elephant with Balloons II

Much like Gray’s own baby shower for their twins, the Elephant with Balloons II invite delivers (pun intended) the whimsy and fun of the entire Gray Malin at the Parker series. Not to mention, it’s the perfect invite for a gender-neutral baby shower if you’re opting to leave the baby’s gender as a surprise, and works equally well to celebrate a little boy or a little girl.

  1. Color Wheel Tumbler Cup, $6.50 | 2. Color Wheel Small Napkins, $6 | 3. Color Wheel Side Plate, $6.50 | 4. Elephant with Balloons II Invite | 5. Happy Rainbow Mini Balloon Garland Kit, $48 | 6. Cornelia Cake Stand, $105 | 7. Glitter Bomb Cocktail Shaker, $30 | 8. Glitter Party Hats Set, $12 | 9. Custom Felt Ball Garland, $30 | 10. Go Wild Cupcake Kit, $14.50

Inspired by Pink Umbrellas

Calling all soon-to-be mamas of a little girl! The Pink Umbrellas invite is the sweetest way to welcome a baby girl. Want to take it one step further? After throwing your baby shower decked out in this pink umbrella theme, hang this oversized Miami Pink Umbrellas print on baby girl’s nursery wall to remind you of that special day.

  1. Pineapple Party Bowl, $42 | 2. Bidelia Cake Stand, White Marble, $82 | 3. Flamingo Balloon, $14.50 | 4. Small Jacques Tray, $395 | 5. Fancy Frond Cocktail Napkins, $6 | 6. Pink Confetti Throwers, $10 | 7. Coral Grid Tablecloth, $13 | 8. Pink Umbrellas Invite | 9. Coral Cabana Striped Cups, $6.50 | 10. Gold Palm Leaf Plates, $7 | 11. Small Coral Cabana Striped Plate, $3.25

Inspired by Heart Balloons

What better way to welcome a new babe into the world than with a whole lot of love? The heart balloons on this invite symbolize just that, and it is perfectly fitting for girls and boys alike. We also love the creative freedom this baby shower theme offers—whether you run with the rainbow color palette, the tropical water, or the heart motif, it’s sure to be a shower you won’t forget.

  1. Hearts Invite | 2. ‘It’s a Party’ Ice Cream/Candy Cups, $5 | 3. 36” Gold Foil Heart Balloons, $7 | 4. Shell Small Napkins, $7 | 5. Alma Cake Stand, $18-$28 | 6. Mermaid Streamer Set, $32 | 7. Silver Holographic Dinner Plates, $9.50 | 8. Silver Holographic Highball Cups, $8 | 9. Mermaid Confetti, $13.50 | Classic Stripe Paper Runner, Aqua/White, $26

Inspired by Llama with Balloons

We love a good llama with balloons, and this invite is no exception. We love this one to celebrate the arrival of a baby girl. Besides, who doesn’t love a good excuse to fill the room with allll the pink balloons and tassels?

  1. Multicolor Pom Pom Garland, Pastel, $15 | 2. Oh Baby Balloon Banner, $9 | 3. Shiny Gold Cheese Grater, $9.95 | 4. Hex Large Teak Serving Board, $79.95 | 5. Crinkle Pink and Gold Bowl, $6.95 | 6. Llama with Balloons Invite | 7. Pale Pink Stripe Scalloped Large Napkins, $8 | 8. Oh Baby Baby Acrylic Cake Toppers, $14.50 | 9. Jumbo Balloon with Custom Tassel Tail, $24 | 10. Pastel Tassel Fringe Charm, $8.50

Would you host any of these fun baby shower themes?

If you do, tag us in your photos on social media so we can see how they turn out!

Cheers,

Xx Team GM

Photos: GrayMalin.com, Gray Malin x Paperless Post