The Pink Shower clearly indicates that the child is expected to be a girl and everything from the invitations to the placemats to the icing on the cake can expected to be this delicate shade. Sometimes guests will be asked to don the color pink to support the overall theme or encouraged to bring gifts (especially linen and clothing) in that color.
There is no shortage of pink decorations at any dollar store for decorating this type of shower. Be sure to get pink balloons, pink plates, pink napkins and pink tablecloths. You can festoon the ceiling with pink feathers and pink lights. A string of pink lights in the shape of pink flowers, bunnies or Chinese lanterns also looks nice. Consider making flower displays out of big bunches of pink calla lilies, orchids or roses. Bleeding hearts combined with Baby’s Breath also make beautiful bouquets.
If you have any pink crystal, now is the time to dust it off and take it out. Pink teapots and pink cake plates and serving dishes also suit this theme. A big bowl of cherries in a big pink bowl can be placed in the center of the table to bring the mom good luck.
Fortunately, there are many pink foods that can be served to support this theme. Salmon mousse and crab dip is two savory suggestions. Cookies or cakes can be frosted with pink icing to resemble the features of a little girl.
Dishes such as strawberry trifle, pink Jell-O, strawberry mousse and cream puffs colored with cherry juice would also add to the overall girlish theme. Beverages such as pink lemonade and raspberry lemonade or cocktails made with cherry or strawberry liqueur could also be served.
Pink candles scented with cherry or strawberry suit this theme as well. Mother’s chair can also be draped with a pink shawl or comfy pink blanket or pillow.
Roses, peonies and daisies mixed with baby’s breath are suggested flower arrangements for this kind of event. Guests can leave with cinnamon hearts or pink candies wrapped in pink ribbon or netting or a tiny bottle of bubbles. You can also send them home with a pink lipstick, a pink colored perfume or a pink frame for them to put a picture of their own little girl in. An African violet or geranium in a pot also makes a nice party favor for this type of party.