Baby Shower Invitation Trends for 2009 and Beyond

There are almost limitless theme possibilities when it comes to
planning a baby shower, but there are three trends that stand out from
the crowd in 2009.

The Retro Shower

This trendy baby shower has really taken off in 2009. It incorporates
retro fashion colors into a fun and unique baby shower with a theme
that everyone can enjoy. Retro furnishings and colors are popular in
homes, hotels, and even automobiles, so it makes sense that this trend
would extend to baby shower invitations. Simply choose a retro era,
like the 50s, 60s, or 70s, and choose colors and shapes from that time
for party decorations.

Right now, color trends combine pastel pinks, blues, lime greens,
light browns, and red earth tones into stripes for the ultimate retro
baby shower invitation. Any combination of these colors was popular
years ago and represented optimism and rebellion. You could also
choose a bold geometric pattern, particularly if you are planning a
groovy 60s or 70s retro baby shower.

Scrapbooking Shower

Scrapbooking itself has catapulted to the top of the arts and crafts
world, so it only makes sense that baby showers now incorporate this
trendy theme. Choose baby shower invitations that mimic this theme,
either with a colorful background layered with a photo and
embellishments, or an embellished baby shower invitation designed to
look like a scrapbook page.

In the baby shower invitation, mention this theme and invite each
guest to bring enough scrapbooking materials to create two layout
pages for the honoree. This way, after the baby is born, the pages are
already created by her friends and family, ready for those precious
first photos of her child.

People are so busy these days, especially mothers-to-be, that having
this type of baby shower not only provides her with meaningful
keepsakes created by close friends, but helps her prepare for her
childs arrival in other ways. These pages could be framed instead of
included in a scrapbook, so she can decorate the nursery with them.

Bold and Eco-Friendly

Environmental issues are receiving tremendous attention lately, and
another trend in baby showers combines bold colors with eco-friendly
habits. Using recycled paper for baby shower invitations and choosing
bold color combinations are a popular trend. Consider fuchsia, pink
and lime green for girls, while turquoise, light or dark blue, lime
green, and yellow are great for boys. Yellow, aqua, and lime green
for gender neutral baby showers are all the rage. These colorful yet
eco-friendly baby shower invitations set the tone for a green shower
that is still tons of fun.

Guests might be asked to bring a book in lieu of a card to begin the
babys library or asked to wrap gifts in colorful baby fabric instead
of wrapping paper to reduce waste. Then, the decorations all comprise
of reusable items like baby bottles filled with colorful jelly beans
and colorful pacifiers piled in glass bowls for a centerpiece.

Any of these baby shower themes can be tailored for a boy or girl, yet
work well for the gender neutral shower as well. Choosing one of these
trendy themes for your baby shower invitations will guarantee you a
memorable celebration.

Whether you are planning a casual or formal celebration, be inspired
by the creative array of baby shower invitations that are available
online. Consider matching the birth announcements to the invitations
to create a unique theme surrounding your special baby.

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