Is it a Boy or a Girl? 38 Gender-Neutral Shower Ideas For a Surprise Baby-on-Board!

Once upon a time, waiting to find out a baby's gender meant lots of humdrum yellow and green. But having a "surprise" baby doesn't have to mean sacrificing style when it comes to planning an extra-special shower. We've rounded up 38 of our favorite baby shower themes that are equally apropos for a boy, girl, or surprise little one on the way. From a rustic camping party to a sunny "hello, baby!" soiree, there are plenty of creative ways to honor the very disciplined mama-to-be's willpower to wait!

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A Glamping Baby Shower
Al Gawlik Photography

A Glamping Baby Shower

Amy used her love of the outdoors to turn an indoor venue into a sophisticated campsite complete with a faux fire circle and vibrant wildflower arrangements. See the rest of the beautiful event here.

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"About to Hatch" Baby Shower
Hostess With the Mostess

"About to Hatch" Baby Shower

What happens when you combine three major trends for a Spring baby shower? You get one memorable celebration! For this Spring party, Jenn Sbranti of Hostess With the Mostess worked with geometric elements, a bird motif, and colorblock decor to create an "About to Hatch" affair. See the details here.

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An Out-of-This-World Baby Shower
Naturally Yours Events

An Out-of-This-World Baby Shower

You might think an outer-space theme would only work for a baby boy, but this awesome shower proves that space is equally girl-friendly! "The mama-to-be wanted a space-themed shower because she had been calling the little one 'Captain' all during the pregnancy," said Carlene Smith of Naturally Yours Events. "When we found out it was a little girl, I was excited for the challenge of putting together a typical boy-themed shower for a little girl. Everything about this party was tailored to the happy parents and their love of sci-fi. Check out the details here.

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Woodland Animals Baby Shower
Heather Rice Photography

Woodland Animals Baby Shower

In honor of baby Brantley's impending arrival, Brittanie's family orchestrated a woodsy celebration complete with rustic details and an array of woodland creatures. From the succulent-and-critter place cards to Fall-inspired centerpieces — there was even a fox made of flowers! — every rustic-chic detail was elaborate. Get inspired here.

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Sweet Duckling Baby Shower
Mathew Irving Photography

Sweet Duckling Baby Shower

This savvy mom-to-be used her nursery plans as the source of inspiration for her baby shower, and the results were seriously sweet! Make Way For Ducklings by Robert McCloskey is Laurel's favorite childhood picture book, and she immediately began planning her little's room around the sweet illustrations. At the same time, she also decided to host a part vintage and part whimsy celebration with cheerful pops of bright yellow. Check out the final details here.

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Tribal-Inspired "Be Brave Little One" Baby Shower
Sweet Jelly Parties

Tribal-Inspired "Be Brave Little One" Baby Shower

Working with a peach, teal, and cream color palette, Jamie perfectly executed a warm celebration that both honored baby Graysen's rich family history while also incorporating whimsical details that the mom-to-be could later repurpose for his room. See more from the memorable celebration here.

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A Cinnamon-Bun-Themed Baby Shower
Shannon O’Connor Design

A Cinnamon-Bun-Themed Baby Shower

This adorable celebration will certainly satisfy any mom-to-be's sweet tooth! Check out the rustic details here.

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A Storybook Baby Shower
Jennifer McKenna Photography

A Storybook Baby Shower

Even though this mom had a classic storybook-inspired baby shower, nothing about her bash was typical. To celebrate their family's newest arrival, Kristen's sister focused on the small details from a variety of beloved children's books to create a memorable affair. See more here.

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Little Hunny Winnie the Pooh Baby Shower
Hostess With the Mostess

Little Hunny Winnie the Pooh Baby Shower

For this contemporary baby shower with a nostalgic feel, Jenn Sbranti of Hostess With the Mostess combined the original Winnie the Pooh's vintage vibe and rustic details inspired by the 100 Acre Wood with bold pops of red from modern Winnie's bright top. For the warm tablescape, Jenn created DIY plate liners with playful Pooh quotes as well as painted silicon bath toys that were transformed into modern character figurines. Check out more lovable details here.

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A Cactus Baby Shower
Tiffany Roohani Photography

A Cactus Baby Shower

For Aline's baby shower, the mom-to-be and her husband, Mark, had a few must haves on their list. They wanted the event to be coed so that they could celebrate together, they envisioned something that honored Mark's heritage, and they wanted the event to feel reminiscent of the huge fiestas his parents threw in Mexico. Click here for more details.

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A Sprinkle Baby Shower For Experienced Moms-to-Be
Lisa Storms

A Sprinkle Baby Shower For Experienced Moms-to-Be

Grab an umbrella! We love sprinkle showers for experienced mamas-to-be and this rain-themed soiree takes the theme — literally — to a whole other level! Check out this adorable Sprinkle Baby Shower, the perfect theme for honoring a mom-to-be (again) while updating — and upgrading — her baby gear from her last tot's arrival.

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Rustic, Camping-Themed Baby Shower
Jesi Haack Design

Rustic, Camping-Themed Baby Shower

Take your baby shower outdoors with a Camping-Themed Baby Shower and celebrate mama-to-be with a rustic bash!

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A Thai-Themed Baby Shower
Tiffany Roohani Photography

A Thai-Themed Baby Shower

When a mommy-to-be got pregnant on a trip to Thailand, her friends jumped on the international theme and planned a Thai-themed shower.

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Gender Reveal Party
Tiffany Roohani Photography

Gender Reveal Party

It's not all about the 20-week ultrasound anymore! More and more parents are planning gender reveal parties to find out their baby's sex and share the excitement with family and friends.

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Pat the Bunny Baby Shower
Whitney Smith

Pat the Bunny Baby Shower

The classic baby book, Pat the Bunny, is a standard on many lil ones' bookshelves — and the inspiration for this lovely Pat the Bunny Baby Shower!

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A Sunny Breakfast Shower
Jesi Haack Design

A Sunny Breakfast Shower

While a heavy-on-the-dessert lunch might be your typical baby shower meal, we're loving this breakfast-themed party as a fun alternative. Inspired by the phrase "hello, kiddo," the morning affair featured a heavy dose of sunny yellow fabrics, golden flowers, and of course, orange juice, along with an omelet bar, kid-inspired foods, sweet signage, and a cute activity that would please even the most shower-game averse friend.

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A Long-Distance Baby Shower
Après Fête

A Long-Distance Baby Shower

If hundreds of miles or expensive flights have ever kept you from celebrating a friend's special occasion, you're likely to love this Baby Shower in a Box concept as much as we do.

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A Vintage Newsprint Shower
Tara Rochelle for Layla Grayce

A Vintage Newsprint Shower

This insanely beautiful vintage newsprint-inspired shower proves that when it comes to baby showers, blue, pink, and pastel doesn't have to reign. Chic, understated grays can have just as big of a style impact.

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A Sunshine Baby Shower
Pottery Barn Kids

A Sunshine Baby Shower

Put down the umbrella and celebrate the sun! A celebration for a mama-to-be may call for a shower, but it's usually filled with sunshine and bright smiles. This sunshine baby shower is featured in Party Barn Kids' website along with instructions for re-creating the sophisticated party on your own.

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A Sip and See Shower
Tiffany Roohani Photography

A Sip and See Shower

Whether it is cultural superstition or a woman who has faced miscarriage or troubled pregnancies in the past, the sip-and-see shower celebrates the new family by welcoming relatives and friends with an opportunity to meet the newborn for the first time. Follow our guide to hosting one yourself.

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"Milkaholic" Coed Baby Shower
Carrie Sellman of Half Baked

"Milkaholic" Coed Baby Shower

Many expectant couples prefer a coed baby shower — to include the soon-to-be-dad and other male friends and family members. This "Milkaholic" Coed Baby Shower was a big hit with our readers. With custom cookies and a milk bar, this shower was a huge success with the gentlemen and the ladies!

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She's About to Pop Bubble-Themed Baby Shower
Pen n Paper Flowers

She's About to Pop Bubble-Themed Baby Shower

Starting with lollipop invitations and a bubble machine that greeted guests at the door, the theme for this She's About to Pop Bubble Baby Shower was also carried through to the menu — which included POP 'ems, POPcorn, soda POP, and more.

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An Heirloom Baby Shower
lkstraw

An Heirloom Baby Shower

This Heirloom Baby Shower was as sweet as can be without a lot of bells and whistles.

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It's Anybody's Guess! Gender Reveal Party Fun For Everyone
Paging Supermom

It's Anybody's Guess! Gender Reveal Party Fun For Everyone

Baby showers come in all shapes and sizes and few are receiving as much attention these days as the gender reveal party. Couples looking to bypass the traditional shower parties, and those looking for another reason to celebrate, are bringing family and friends together to witness the unveiling of their baby-to-be's gender.

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A School Theme Baby Shower For a Teacher and Mama-to-Be
craigandwhitney.blogspot.com

A School Theme Baby Shower For a Teacher and Mama-to-Be

There's a lot of learning to be done when a new baby comes along, and when the mama-to-be is a teacher, there isn't a more appropriate theme than a School-Themed Baby Shower.

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National Park-Themed Baby Shower
Jdeer from Egg2Cake

National Park-Themed Baby Shower

Adventure hits close to home with a national park-themed baby shower! Passport invites were sent out, and included things like a shower itinerary, arrival logistics (comfortable shoes, water and bear bells are recommended, and use caution if packing in edibles), an equipment/survival gear list (aka registry info) and GPS coordinates.

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A Birds and Bees Tea For a Nesting Mama-to-Be
Cakes Likes a Party

A Birds and Bees Tea For a Nesting Mama-to-Be

It's safe to assume that if you're throwing a baby shower for someone, they know a thing or two about the birds and the bees! But the cheekiness of a Birds and Bees Tea For a Nesting Mama-to-Be is too cute to pass up.

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A Velveteen Rabbit-Inspired Shower
Hostess With the Mostess

A Velveteen Rabbit-Inspired Shower

Whether or not you were an avid reader before baby, books will become a big part of your post-lil-one life. Classic books, like The Velveteen Rabbit still line many babies' bookshelves and serves as a great jumping off point for a baby shower.

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What Will It Bee Gender Reveal
Libby Lane Press

What Will It Bee Gender Reveal

This bee-themed gender reveal party is jam-packed with sweet bee and honeycomb-inspired desserts, and decor ideas.

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A Sweet Rubber Ducky Shower
Elizabeth Messina

A Sweet Rubber Ducky Shower

It's no surprise that a baby shower thrown for Katherine Kallinis Berman, the co-owner of Georgetown Cupcake and the costar of TLC's DC Cupcakes, was filled with sweet treats and adorable decor. But we didn't expect a luncheon that pretty much redefines our image of a rubber-ducky-themed party for a mom-to-be! Check out the details by clicking here.

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A Breezy Beachside Baby Shower
Anders Ruff

A Breezy Beachside Baby Shower

Created by event designers Anders Ruff, this beachfront event is a fresh take on a gender-neutral baby shower, complete with yarn poms; hues of mint, aqua, lime, and yellow; and lovely printable paper goods. Click here to check out all the details.

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A Charming Children's Book-Inspired Baby Shower
Kio Kreations

A Charming Children's Book-Inspired Baby Shower

It's fairly unusual to plan your own baby shower, but for event planner Kristen Janes of Kio Kreations, it meant she got the party of her dreams. "I have always wanted to have a classic children's book-inspired baby shower, since I have a degree in illustration and have been collecting children's books for years," says Kristen. "I wanted to start a collection for my soon-to-be-born daughter." Tables inspired by Eric Carle, Beatrix Potter, Dr. Seuss, and Little Golden Books introduced the theme to guests through flowers, decor, and food ("green egg salad and ham sandwiches" and "fruit salad made with leftovers from a Very Hungry Caterpillar" were just two offerings). Click here for all the details.

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A Flower- and Owl-Filled Baby Shower
The TomKat Studio

A Flower- and Owl-Filled Baby Shower

Leoni Jena of Just Call Me Martha used The TomKat Studio printables to create an adorable owl-themed baby shower using some gorgeous, vintage-inspired florals, lovely sweets, and a beautiful tablescape. Click here to see the amazing results for yourself!

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A Mod Gender Reveal Party
www.lepartiesugar.com

A Mod Gender Reveal Party

Cristina of Le Partie Sugar is known for creating inventive events with gorgeous paper goods, and this modern gender reveal party is no exception. Adorable mustaches and ruby red lips and a clever voting station add style to one color-poppin' party designed to lead up to a big reveal. Click here to check out all the details.

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A Perfect Pair Shower For Twins
Polkadot Prints

A Perfect Pair Shower For Twins

We couldn't think of a better theme for twins than a "perfect pair" shower. The fruit found its way everywhere from the menu to decor, and the sage green was a perfect color choice since the parents were keeping the gender of the babies a secret.

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A Bachelor Baby Shower
Lisi Wolf Photography

A Bachelor Baby Shower

When Molly Mesnick, who appeared on season 13 of The Bachelor, said she wanted a nontraditional baby shower, that's exactly what she got. The charming animal-themed shower brunch thrown by her sister-in-law was a hit with its soft greens, yellows, gray, and white.

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"Hooray For Baby" Shower
Cake Events

"Hooray For Baby" Shower

We like to think every shower is a "Hooray for Baby" shower, but this one was especially so. Three pregnant friends were treated to a sweet minty fresh shower in an eye-catching, gender-neutral palette of light green and yellow.