Easter Baby Shower Ideas: 25+ Creative Spring Celebration Tips
There's something magical about celebrating new life during the season of renewal. An Easter-themed baby shower is perfect if your celebration coincides with Easter or you love pastel colors, bunnies, and spring vibes.
As a mom of 5 kids, I've helped plan dozens of spring showers. Easter baby shower ideas offer endless creative possibilities—from adorable bunny decorations to egg-cellent games.
Ready to hop into planning? If you're new to baby shower planning, check out our complete guide on how to plan a baby shower for the essentials, and don't forget to coordinate with the mom-to-be's baby registry checklist. Let's explore the sweetest Easter baby shower ideas.
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Getting Started Easter Baby Shower Ideas
Choosing Your Easter Baby Shower Theme
Picking a theme is where the planning process becomes truly exciting. The theme sets the entire vibe for your celebration, and with an Easter baby shower, you have many adorable directions to explore.
The classic "Some Bunny is Coming" theme remains a perennial favorite because it's genuinely charming and versatile. I used this theme for my sister's shower back in 2023, and guests loved it. You can incorporate rabbit motifs throughout the entire event—from invitations to cake toppers to favor bags. The best part? It works beautifully for any gender.
For more bunny-themed inspiration, check out our complete bunny baby shower ideas guide.
If you want something a bit more storybook-inspired, the Peter Rabbit theme is absolutely charming. Think vintage illustrations, pastoral garden settings, and lots of blue accents mixed with natural wood tones.
I've seen hosts create entire vegetable gardens as centerpieces with little wooden fences—the photos turn out incredible.
Here are some other Easter baby shower themes that work well:
Easter Garden Party – Perfect for outdoor venues with fresh flowers.
Explore more spring garden baby shower ideas for beautiful outdoor celebrations.
Pastel Paradise – Soft spring colors without too many Easter-specific elements.
Our pastel baby shower ideas guide has tons of inspiration.
Cottontail & Co. – Rustic farmhouse aesthetic with burlap and wooden signs.
For more rustic inspiration, see our rustic baby shower themes.
Spring Blossoms and Baby – Emphasize botanical elements over bunny motifs.
Check out floral baby shower ideas and cherry blossom baby shower ideas for flower-focused themes.
For gender-neutral celebrations, focus on yellows, greens, and whites. Mint green with butter yellow is a particularly fresh combination.
You might also love our sunshine baby shower ideas for more cheerful yellow themes.
One common mistake is trying to combine too many themes at once. Pick one or two main elements and build everything around those. Less is genuinely more when it comes to theme cohesion.
Adorable Easter Baby Shower Decorations
Decorations are where your Easter baby shower really comes to life. Balloon arches have become a staple at modern baby showers. You can create gorgeous balloon garlands in mint green, lavender, peach, and baby blue for around $40-60 if you DIY it. The organic balloon arch look is particularly popular right now, where balloons are different sizes and you add greenery throughout. For step-by-step guidance, see our DIY baby shower decorations ideas.
Here's what works well for centerpieces:
Bunny Ear Centerpieces – White or pink bunny ears in small vases with fresh flowers
Carrot Bouquets – Fake carrots tied with fresh greenery and ribbon
Easter Egg Displays – Fill glass vases with decorated eggs in varying sizes
Floral Arrangements – Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are perfect spring choices
For more inspiration, browse our wildflower baby shower ideas and daisy baby shower ideas.
A word of caution: I once tried using real grass as table runners. It looked amazing for about 45 minutes, then started wilting everywhere. Artificial grass from the craft store costs about $8 per roll and looks just as good while lasting the entire event.
The dessert table backdrop is where you can really impress guests. I've created spring meadow scenes using rolls of pastel streamers ($12 at Party City), paper flowers from the dollar store, and greenery garlands. One helpful trick is using a white sheet as your base backdrop, then layering everything on top.
For more dessert table inspiration, visit our baby shower dessert table ideas.
String lights are invaluable for both indoor and outdoor showers. I bought warm white fairy lights from Amazon for $18, and I've used them at probably 10 different events. They add a magical, soft glow that makes everything look more whimsical.
Don't forget the small details—napkins, plates, and cups in coordinating colors, small Easter egg place card holders, and ribbon tied around utensils. These touches cost maybe an extra $20-30 total, but they elevate the whole look from "nice party" to "professionally styled event."
Creative Easter Baby Shower Invitations
Invitations set the tone for your entire event. Send them about 4-6 weeks before the shower date, especially during spring when people have many other events scheduled.
For timing guidance, check out our post on when to have a baby shower.
Digital invitations have become increasingly popular, and they're often the most practical choice. You can create beautiful animated Easter-themed e-vites on sites like Paperless Post or Evite for free or around $15-30 for premium designs. Plus, tracking RSVPs becomes much simpler.
If you prefer traditional invitations, egg-shaped die-cut invitations are precious. They cost about $2.50 per invitation, which adds up quickly, but the reaction from guests can be wonderful.
Here's what you need to include:
Host names and mom-to-be's name
Date and time (be specific)
Full address with parking instructions
RSVP details and deadline
Registry information
Theme hints so guests can dress accordingly
The wording requires some thought because you're combining two celebration types. Consider phrasing like "Join us for an egg-stra special celebration" or "Some bunny is on the way. Help us celebrate at an Easter baby shower."
Make sure your invitation clearly states it's a baby shower. I once sent invitations that were so Easter-heavy that three guests showed up without gifts because they thought it was just a spring brunch. Clear communication prevents this awkward situation.
For more etiquette tips, see our baby shower etiquette guide.
Delicious Easter Baby Shower Food Ideas
Food is what guests remember most about any party. Plan for guests to eat more than you might initially think—people are surprisingly hungry at baby showers.
For spring-inspired finger foods, cucumber sandwiches cut into rounds are fresh and light. Deviled eggs are obviously perfect for an Easter theme and very budget-friendly. For 30 guests, making about 48 deviled egg halves is a good rule of thumb, and they usually disappear within the first hour.
Here's a recommended menu for afternoon showers:
Savory Options:
Mini quiches (buy frozen and heat them up)
Veggie cups with individual ranch portions
Chicken salad on croissants
Caprese skewers with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella
Sweet Treats:
Pastel-frosted cupcakes with bunny toppers
Lemon bars (perfect for spring) For a full lemon theme, explore our lemon baby shower ideas.
Sugar cookies decorated like Easter eggs
Chocolate-covered strawberries
Carrot cake bites
For beverages, include at least one signature mocktail. Lavender lemonade is ideal for Easter showers—it's purple, delicious, and feels special. You make a simple lavender syrup, let it cool, then mix it with fresh lemonade. For more lavender inspiration, see our lavender baby shower ideas.
The candy buffet trend remains popular. Fill glass jars with pastel M&Ms, jellybeans, chocolate eggs, and malted milk eggs. Provide small bags so guests can take some home. Budget about $40-50 for enough candy to fill 6-7 jars.
It's better to have leftovers than hungry guests. Plan for each person to eat 6-8 appetizers, at least one small dessert, and 2-3 drinks over a 3-hour shower.
For more menu ideas, check out our summer baby shower food ideas and DIY baby shower food ideas.
Fun Easter Baby Shower Games and Activities
Games can make or break a baby shower. The key is choosing games that are genuinely enjoyable rather than awkward.
Easter Egg Baby Predictions is consistently popular. Give each guest a plastic Easter egg and a slip of paper to write their prediction about the baby—due date, weight, who baby will look like. They put the prediction inside the egg, and mom keeps all the eggs to open after baby arrives. It's both sentimental and easy to execute.
The Decorate a Onesie station is always a hit. You need plain white onesies, fabric markers, Easter-themed stencils, and cardboard pieces to put inside so markers don't bleed through. Give guests 15-20 minutes to create their masterpiece.
Here are other popular games:
Baby Bottle Egg Hunt – Fill bottles with jellybeans, have guests guess the count
"Don't Say Baby" – Use bunny necklaces instead of clothespins
Diaper Raffle – Guests bring diapers for raffle tickets to win an Easter basket
Baby Bingo – Customize cards with Easter designs
Build-a-Basket – Guests create Easter baskets for baby's first Easter
Don't overdo it with games. Three to four well-chosen games over 2-3 hours works well. Guests need time to eat, mingle, and actually talk to each other.
For more game ideas, explore our comprehensive baby shower games collection and co-ed baby shower games.
Easter Baby Shower Favors Guests Will Love
Party favors can easily become items that end up in the trash, but done right, they're a thoughtful thank-you that guests actually appreciate.
Mini egg-shaped soaps are practical because they're useful and smell wonderful. You can buy them wholesale for about $1-1.50 per soap. Put each one in a small organza bag with a "Thanks for showering us with love" tag. Total cost per favor: under $2.
Seed packets with spring flowers are another excellent option. I bought wildflower seed packets for 50 cents each, designed custom labels on Canva, and printed them on sticker paper at home. Several people sent me photos months later of their flowers blooming. For eco-conscious options, see our eco-friendly spring baby shower favors.
Other great favor options:
Chocolate bunny lollipops wrapped in cellophane ($1-2 each)
Succulent plants in small decorated pots ($2-3 each)
Homemade cookies in Easter shapes ($1-2 each)
Personalized candles with spring scents ($3-4 each)
Here's an honest perspective—you don't actually need favors. I've attended showers without them, and nobody complained. If your budget is tight, skip the favors and put that money toward better food or decorations.
For more creative ideas, browse our DIY baby shower favors ideas and baby shower gift bag ideas.
Easter Baby Shower Cake and Dessert Ideas
The cake is usually the centerpiece of your dessert table. You don't have to spend $200 on a fancy custom cake to have something beautiful.
Tiered cakes decorated with buttercream flowers and fondant bunnies are stunning. A local baker might charge $125 for a two-tier cake serving 50 people. However, naked cakes or semi-naked cakes are having a moment and they're easier and cheaper to make. These show some of the cake layers through minimal frosting, decorated with fresh berries and edible flowers.
Carrot cake feels like the quintessential Easter cake. It's seasonal, fits the theme perfectly, and most people genuinely enjoy it. Always get it with cream cheese frosting.
Cupcake towers are a great alternative, especially for outdoor showers. Get 4-5 dozen cupcakes from Costco for about $35-40, add your own Easter egg toppers, and you have an impressive dessert display with no plates or forks needed.
Other dessert ideas:
Cake pops decorated as Easter eggs and chicks
Donut walls with spring-colored glazes
Cookie cakes designed as Easter baskets
Mini cheesecakes in pastel colors
Order cake for about 80% of your guest count, especially if you're serving other desserts. Most guests will have a small slice. For more inspiration, check out our full baby shower cake ideas guide.
DIY Easter Baby Shower Craft Ideas
DIY decorations can save you significant money, and handmade details make a shower feel more personal. There are projects that even less crafty hosts can manage successfully.
Easter egg garlands are probably the easiest. Buy foam or wooden eggs from the craft store, paint them in pastel colors, let them dry, and string them together. I made a 10-foot garland in about an hour for under $10.
Easy DIY projects:
Bunny ear napkin holders from felt
Mason jar centerpieces with painted eggs and flowers
Tissue paper pom-poms in pastel colors
Custom banners using cardstock and twine
Hand-painted terracotta pots for centerpieces
Chalkboard signs are simple to create. Buy a wooden board, paint it with chalkboard paint ($8), let it dry for 24 hours, and use chalk markers to write your message. Total cost is about $12.
The key with DIY projects is being realistic about your time and skill level. Stick to easier projects if you're not naturally crafty. I usually DIY the simple items (banners, centerpieces, signs) and buy the more complicated things (balloon garlands, paper flower walls).
Start your DIY projects at least 2-3 weeks before the shower. I was up until 2 AM the night before a shower once finishing tissue paper flowers—not an experience I'd recommend.
Easter Baby Shower Outfit Ideas for Mom-to-Be
Mom-to-be is the star of the show, and everyone will be taking photos. Prioritize comfort first, style second—but you can definitely have both.
Flowy maxi dresses are perfect for spring showers. They hide swollen ankles, accommodate a growing belly, and photograph beautifully. Look for dresses in soft pastels like blush pink, sage green, or powder blue.
Floral print maternity dresses are naturally perfect for an Easter vibe. Small floral prints work better for photos than large, bold patterns—they're more timeless.
Comfortable shoes are essential. For outdoor celebrations, wedges or block heels work better than stilettos. Ballet flats or sandals are perfectly acceptable for a daytime shower. If you're planning an outdoor event, our spring picnic baby shower ideas has more helpful tips.
Spring weather can be unpredictable, so bring a light cardigan or denim jacket. I've been to April showers where it was 75 degrees at 2 PM and 55 degrees by 5 PM.
For photos, solid colors or small prints photograph better than busy patterns. Classic, simple styles are timeless—you'll still love looking at these photos 10 years from now. For photo inspiration, check out our baby shower photo booth ideas.
Accessorizing can really elevate a simple dress. Flower crowns are trendy and perfect for an Easter theme. You can find them on Etsy for $20-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I host an Easter baby shower?
The best time is about 2-3 months before mom's due date. Saturday or Sunday afternoons between 1-4 PM are ideal. If Easter falls close to the due date, host 1-2 weeks before Easter weekend to avoid conflicting with family holiday plans.
What colors work best for an Easter baby shower?
Classic pastels like mint green, lavender, peach, baby pink, powder blue, and buttery yellow. For gender-neutral options, focus on yellows, greens, and whites. Popular combinations include mint green with lavender, or peach with baby blue and cream.
Can I combine an Easter celebration with a baby shower?
Absolutely. Just make sure your invitations clearly state it's a baby shower so guests know to bring gifts. You can incorporate Easter traditions like egg decorating while keeping the focus on celebrating mom-to-be.
What are some gender-neutral Easter baby shower ideas?
Focus on yellow, green, white, and cream color schemes. Use bunny motifs, spring florals, and garden themes. "Some Bunny Special" or "Garden Party" themes work perfectly. Decorate with fresh flowers, greenery, and natural wood elements.
What Easter baby shower games are most popular?
Easter Egg Baby Predictions, Decorate a Onesie stations, Baby Bottle Jellybean Count, Easter-themed Baby Bingo, and Diaper Raffles. Keep it to 3-4 games total for the best flow.
Wrapping It Up
Planning an Easter baby shower combines two joyful celebrations—welcoming new life and celebrating spring renewal. You now have everything needed to throw an unforgettable celebration.
The best baby showers aren't those with the biggest budgets—they're celebrations filled with love, laughter, and thoughtful details honoring the mom-to-be. Whether hosting 15 guests or 50+, what matters most is creating a warm atmosphere where everyone feels excited about baby's arrival.
Don't stress about perfection. I've planned showers where things went wrong, yet they remained beautiful because people came together with love and excitement.
Mix and match these ideas to create something uniquely yours. Some bunny very special is on the way.