25+ Easter Brunch Baby Shower Ideas
Spring-themed baby showers — including garden, floral, and Easter-inspired celebrations — continue to be popular themes for expectant parents, with many hosts incorporating seasonal motifs such as pastels, florals, and brunch gatherings.
As a mom of 5, I've been on both sides of these celebrations—from having my own Easter-themed shower to helping plan dozens for friends and family. The combination of soft pastels, adorable bunny motifs, and fresh spring flowers creates pure magic
Whether you're the mom-to-be, a best friend, or a family member taking charge, this guide will walk you through everything you need to create an Instagram-worthy celebration. From Easter brunch baby shower ideas that blend pastel color schemes with baby shower charm to creative games that incorporate both themes, we've got you covered.
And if you're new to planning a baby shower, don't worry—I'll break down each step so it feels manageable. Plus, while you're celebrating the upcoming arrival, you might want to check out our baby registry checklist to make sure the mom-to-be has everything she needs for those early days.
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Easter Brunch Baby Shower Ideas
Choosing the Perfect Easter Brunch Baby Shower Theme
Choosing your theme sets the entire vibe for the party. I've seen some themes that tried to do too much and ended up looking kinda messy, so the key is blending Easter elements with baby shower vibes without making it feel like two completely different parties crashed together.
Here are my favorite theme combinations that actually work:
"Some Bunny is Having a Baby" – This is probably the most popular option, and for good reason. It's cute without being cheesy, and bunny decorations are everywhere during the Easter season.
"Egg-specting" – I love a good pun. This theme centers around Easter eggs and spring colors with baby shower elements woven throughout.
"Spring Has Sprung" – Perfect if you want to focus more on the spring garden vibe. Think lots of flowers, butterflies, and fresh greenery.
"Little Chick on the Way" – Yellow and white color schemes with adorable baby chick decorations. Super gender-neutral too.
The color palette is honestly where most people struggle. I made this mistake at my sister's shower—I picked like six different pastel colors, and it looked overwhelming in photos. Stick to 2-3 main colors max.
My go-to combinations are mint green and lavender with white accents, or blush pink and baby blue with gold details. These palettes photograph beautifully and they're easy to find decorations for at Target, Party City, or even Dollar Tree. One thing I learned the hard way is balancing the Easter imagery so it doesn't overtake the baby shower focus. Make baby-specific items your focal points—like a diaper cake or onesie banner—and use Easter elements as supporting decorations.
If you're planning a religious Easter celebration, you might want to incorporate subtle faith-based elements like crosses made of spring flowers or Bible verse cards as favors. The whimsical woodland theme has been trending lately too, bringing in bunnies, foxes, deer, and forest elements with natural wood tones and greenery.
For more inspiration on creating the perfect Easter baby shower, check out our comprehensive guide with additional theme ideas and decoration tips.
Easter Brunch Baby Shower Invitations That Set the Tone
Your invitation is literally the first impression guests get of your event. Start thinking about invitations at least 6-8 weeks before the shower date, especially if you're ordering custom printed ones.
Digital versus printed is always the first question I get asked. Here's my honest take: digital invitations through Paperless Post or Evite are totally acceptable now, especially for brunches. They're eco-friendly, you can track RSVPs automatically, and they're way cheaper (usually $15-30 versus $75-150 for printed). But if the mom-to-be is more traditional or you want physical keepsakes, go with printed invitations from Minted, Etsy, or Shutterfly.
The wording is where you can get creative with combining the Easter and baby themes. Here are some examples I've used:
"Hippity Hoppity, a baby's on the way. Join us for an Easter brunch baby shower..."
"Some bunny is egg-specting. Celebrate with brunch and spring festivities..."
"Spring into celebration as we shower [Mom's name] with love..."
Make sure you include all the essential info: date, time (be specific—10:30 AM, not just "morning"), location with full address, RSVP deadline with contact info, registry details if applicable, and dress code.
Here's a timeline that's worked well for me:
Design invitations 6-8 weeks before the shower
Send invitations 4-6 weeks in advance
Follow up with anyone who hasn't RSVP'd 2 weeks before
Send final headcount to caterer or adjust food purchases 1 week before
One thing about Easter weekend specifically—you might want to send a "save the date" even earlier, like 8-10 weeks out. Easter Sunday is a big family holiday, so giving people extra notice helps them plan around it. Saturday of Easter weekend usually has better attendance than Sunday.
If you need more comprehensive guidance, check out our article on when to have a baby shower.
For DIY invitation ideas, Canva has tons of free and paid templates you can customize. I've made some really pretty invitations using their watercolor spring flower designs and it cost me literally nothing except printing at FedEx ($1.50 per invitation).
Stunning Decoration Ideas for Your Easter Brunch Baby Shower
This is honestly my favorite part of planning any party. Decorations transform a regular space into something magical, but I've totally overspent on decorations before and realized half didn't even get noticed.
Your color palette sets everything. For Easter brunch baby showers, soft pastels are your best friend. Mint, lavender, blush pink, baby blue, pale yellow, and white create that dreamy spring vibe everyone loves. If you're drawn to soft, feminine colors, our pastel Easter baby shower ideas guide has even more inspiration for creating an elegant celebration.
Your color palette sets everything. For Easter brunch baby showers, soft pastels are your best friend. Mint, lavender, blush pink, baby blue, pale yellow, and white create that dreamy spring vibe everyone loves.
Let's talk centerpieces because these are what people see when they're sitting down eating. Fresh flowers are worth the splurge here. I usually hit up Trader Joe's or Costco the day before and grab bunches of tulips, daffodils, and hydrangeas. You're looking at about $50-70 for flowers for 4-5 centerpieces, which is way cheaper than ordering from a florist.
Here's how I arrange them:
Use vintage pitchers, mason jars, or white ceramic vases (thrift stores are goldmines for these)
Mix different heights by varying the stems you cut
Add some greenery like eucalyptus or ferns from your yard
Tuck in some decorative Easter eggs or small bunny figurines at the base
Easter egg displays are another showstopper element. I've done egg trees where you hang decorated eggs from white-painted branches in a tall vase—it looks super elegant and only takes about an hour to put together. You can also create an ombre egg garland using plastic eggs spray-painted in graduating shades of your color palette.
Bunny-themed elements add that playful Easter touch without being too kiddie. I like using white ceramic bunny figurines, bunny ear headbands as place cards for guests, and stuffed bunny toys as photo booth props. Your table setting doesn't have to be expensive to look expensive. Start with white tablecloths from Amazon and layer pastel table runners on top.
For more bunny inspiration, explore our bunny and blooms baby shower ideas.
DIY decoration projects that are actually worth your time:
Paper flower backdrop (use templates from Etsy, about 4 hours of work)
Moss table runners (glue to fabric)
Hand-painted decorative eggs with gold leaf accents
Onesie bunting banner with Easter fabric patterns
The photo booth area is important because people love taking photos at showers. Create a backdrop using a white sheet, attach paper flowers or balloons, and add a cute sign. Have props available—bunny ears, oversized egg cutouts, spring flower crowns, signs with cute sayings.
Looking for creative ways to capture the special moments? Our guide on baby's first Easter photo ideas has tons of inspiration for memorable photo setups.
If you're hosting outdoors, think about garden party elements like cafe lights, picnic-style blankets for seating, and lawn games. And please, please have a backup plan for weather. Outdoor tents can be rented for around $200-400 depending on size.
For more outdoor inspiration, check out our spring picnic baby shower ideas.
Delicious Easter Brunch Menu Ideas for Baby Showers
Food is honestly what makes or breaks a brunch shower. The beauty of a brunch baby shower is you can serve lighter fare that's not as expensive as a dinner menu.
Classic brunch stations that always work:
Omelet Bar – Set up a station with scrambled eggs or an omelet-making area, plus toppings like cheese, peppers, onions, mushrooms, ham, spinach, tomatoes. Guests customize their own.
Waffle Station – Belgian waffles with toppings like whipped cream, fresh berries, chocolate chips, syrup, powdered sugar.
Mimosa/Mocktail Bar – Set up bottles of champagne, various juices (orange, grapefruit, cranberry, peach), fresh fruit garnishes, and fun drink stirrers. Make sure you have fancy mocktail options for the mom-to-be and non-drinkers.
For Easter-inspired dishes, hot cross buns are a must-have. Deviled eggs are perfect because they're Easter-themed and a brunch classic—I usually make about 2 dozen for 20 guests. Honey-glazed ham is traditional Easter fare that works great as a protein option.
Here's a menu that's worked well for multiple showers I've planned:
Fruit salad with mint and honey lime dressing
Croissant breakfast sandwiches (egg, cheese, ham or veggie option)
Smoked salmon platter with bagels, cream cheese, capers, onions
Greek yogurt parfait bar with granola and berries
Spring vegetable quiche
Chicken apple sausages
Hash brown casserole
Mixed green salad with lemon vinaigrette
Dietary accommodations are super important. I always ask about allergies and restrictions when people RSVP. For a 25-person shower, expect at least 3-5 people will have some type of dietary need. Label everything clearly—"gluten-free," "vegetarian," "vegan," "contains nuts," etc.
Brunch charcuterie boards are Instagram gold right now. Load them up with spring fruits like strawberries, blackberries, and green grapes. Add various cheeses, crackers, nuts, honey, fresh herbs, and edible flowers like pansies or violas. The baby shower cake or cupcakes should be your main dessert showpiece.
For beverages beyond the mimosa bar:
Fresh-squeezed orange juice
Assorted herbal teas (chamomile, peppermint, fruit teas)
Flavored water station with cucumber, lemon, strawberry, and mint
Coffee bar with cream, milk alternatives, flavored syrups
Sparkling water with fruit garnishes
I recommend preparing 80% of your food the day before if possible. Quiches, casseroles, deviled eggs, pasta salads, cut fruit—all of this can be prepped ahead. The morning of, you're just reheating and arranging things.
For more menu inspiration, check out our summer baby shower food ideas which also work great for spring brunches.
Catering versus DIY comes down to budget and stress level. For 20-25 guests, expect to pay $300-500 for catering a brunch menu. Doing it yourself costs about $150-250 but requires way more time. One mistake I made early on—I didn't make enough food. Better to have leftovers than run out.
Creative Easter Brunch Baby Shower Games and Activities
Games can honestly make or break the energy of a shower. I've learned to plan 3-4 games maximum for a 2-3 hour brunch shower.
"Guess How Many Jellybeans" is perfect for an Easter theme. Fill a baby bottle with pastel jellybeans and have guests write down their guesses. Closest guess wins a prize. This game is great because it runs passively throughout the event.
An Easter egg hunt with a twist is always a crowd-pleaser, even for adults. Fill plastic eggs with tiny prizes, gift cards, or funny notes. Hide them around the venue and let guests hunt. You can include one "golden egg" with a bigger prize like a $25 Starbucks card.
The classic "Don't Say Baby" game works perfectly with bunny ear clips. Everyone gets a clip when they arrive, and if someone catches you saying the word "baby," they take your clip.
Baby item word scrambles using Easter and spring vocabulary are easy to prep:
NYUBN EASR (Bunny Ears)
GPNSIR FERWLOS (Spring Flowers)
SEEART KETBSA (Easter Basket)
YLBAB LBETTO (Baby Bottle)
PCAEIRF (Pacifier)
Print these out on cute cardstock and give guests 5 minutes to solve as many as they can.
Decorating onesies or baby bibs is a craft activity that doubles as a gift for mom. Set up a crafting station with plain white onesies in various sizes, fabric markers, iron-on transfers with Easter designs, and stencils.
If you're looking for more hands-on activities, check out our collection of Easter crafts for babies and toddlers that guests can create together.
"The Price is Right" baby edition is one of my favorites. Display 8-10 common baby items like:
Box of diapers
Guests guess the price of each item without going over. This game is actually helpful because it reminds guests what things cost.
The diaper raffle is genius because it helps mom stock up on diapers. Include a small raffle ticket with the invitation that says "Bring a pack of diapers for a chance to win an Easter basket prize pack." At the shower, draw a winner. I usually put together a nice basket worth $50-75 with candles, wine, bath products, and treats.
Need inspiration for putting together the perfect prize basket? Our guide on Easter basket ideas for babies has great suggestions that work for raffle prizes too.
A quiet activity I love is planting seed starter kits. Set up a station with small terracotta pots, potting soil, seeds (basil, mint, or flowers), and paint markers to decorate the pots. Guests plant seeds, decorate their pot, and take them home.
For even more game ideas, browse our complete guide to baby shower games or check out co-ed baby shower games if you're hosting a mixed-gender event.
Easter-Themed Baby Shower Favors Guests Will Love
Most shower favors end up in a drawer or trash, so I focus on stuff people actually want to take home. Practical beats cute every single time.
Personalized seed packets are my go-to spring favor. You can order custom packets online for like $1-2 each with sayings like "Watch love grow" or "Thanks for helping us plant the seeds of love." Fill them with wildflower seeds, herb seeds, or vegetable seeds.
Mini jars of honey with custom labels are adorable and useful. You can order 2-ounce jars in bulk and create labels that say "Sweet as can bee" or "Meant to bee" with the shower date. Cost runs about $2-3 per favor.
Decorated sugar cookies wrapped individually are always appreciated. Order from a local baker or make them yourself:
Bunny shapes with royal icing
Easter egg designs in your color scheme
Baby bottle or onesie shapes
Carrot cookies with orange icing
Spring flower cookies
Wrap each cookie in a clear cellophane bag tied with ribbon. Cost is about $2-3 per cookie if ordering, less if DIY.
Small potted succulents in egg-shaped ceramic planters are trendy. You can find 2-inch succulents at Home Depot for $3-4 each and egg-shaped pots on Amazon. Easter candy bags are the budget-friendly option—hit up Target's Easter clearance section and grab Cadbury mini eggs, Reese's peanut butter eggs, and jelly beans.
Budget breakdown by guest count:
20 guests with $2 favors = $40
20 guests with $5 favors = $100
50 guests with $2 favors = $100
50 guests with $5 favors = $250
Display your favors on a dedicated table near the exit so guests can grab them on their way out. I like arranging them in an Easter basket display or on a tiered stand with a cute sign.
For more eco-conscious options, explore our eco-friendly spring baby shower favors or check out DIY baby shower favor ideas for creative homemade alternatives.
Venue Selection for Easter Brunch Baby Showers
Choosing where to host your Easter brunch shower depends on budget, guest count, weather, and how much control you want over the event.
Home Hosting:
There's something really special about hosting at someone's home. It feels intimate and personal, plus you can control every single detail.
Advantages:
Way more affordable (no venue rental fees)
Total control over decorations, timeline, food
Comfortable atmosphere where the mom-to-be can relax
You can set up the day before without time restrictions
Easy to store leftover food and gifts
Challenges:
Space limitations (my living room maxes out at about 25 people comfortably)
You're responsible for ALL setup and cleanup
Kitchen might not be big enough for extensive food prep
Parking can be an issue depending on the neighborhood
Restaurant or Brunch Spot:
This is the least stressful option if you've got the budget for it. The restaurant handles food and service, so you can just show up and enjoy.
What to consider when booking:
Per-person minimums (usually $25-50 per person for brunch)
Room rental fees (some charge $100-300 on top of food costs)
Decoration policies (many restaurants limit what you can bring in)
Menu flexibility (can they accommodate dietary restrictions?)
Time restrictions (most give you 2-3 hours max)
Deposit requirements (typically 20-50% upfront)
The biggest limitation with restaurants is you can't go crazy with decorations.
Outdoor Venues:
Garden parties for Easter baby showers are absolutely gorgeous. I'm talking botanical gardens, public parks with pavilions, country club lawns, or even someone's backyard.
Outdoor venue checklist:
Is there a backup indoor option or tent available?
Are there bathrooms nearby that are accessible?
Do you need permits for public parks?
Is there adequate parking?
Are tables and chairs included or do you need to rent them?
Is there electricity for keeping food warm/cold?
I always recommend having a tent for outdoor showers, even if the forecast looks good. A tent provides shade if it's sunny and protection if it sprinkles. You can rent a 20x20 pop-up tent for around $150-200.
Space Requirements Based on Guest Count:
You need about 10 square feet per person at minimum for comfortable seating.
10-15 guests: A large living room works (200-250 sq ft)
20-30 guests: You need about 400-500 sq ft
40-50 guests: Looking at 600-800 sq ft minimum
50+ guests: You really need a dedicated event space or large home
Accessibility for the Mom-to-Be:
The pregnant mom needs:
Easy parking or drop-off area
Comfortable seating with back support
Accessible bathrooms
Climate control
A quiet area where she can take a break if needed
I always make sure there's a special chair for the mom-to-be—like a cushioned armchair or a decorated seat that's clearly "hers."
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I schedule an Easter brunch baby shower?
The ideal time is Saturday or Sunday morning between 10 AM and 1 PM. If hosting on Easter Sunday, start earlier (9-11 AM) since families often have afternoon dinners. Saturday typically has better attendance.
How do I combine Easter and baby shower themes without it feeling cluttered?
Choose one theme as dominant and use the other as an accent. Stick to 2-3 colors maximum and keep decorations balanced—if centerpieces have flowers and Easter eggs, add just one baby element.
What's an appropriate budget for an Easter brunch baby shower?
Budget about $25-50 per guest. For 20 people, expect $500-1,000 total, with most going toward food (40-50%), decorations (20-25%), and cake (10-15%).
Should I serve alcohol at a baby shower brunch?
Yes. Mimosas and champagne are traditional and acceptable. Just provide excellent mocktail options for the mom-to-be and non-drinkers, and always have equal-quality non-alcoholic beverages available.
How long should an Easter brunch baby shower last?
Two to three hours is ideal. A typical timeline: 10:00 AM arrival and mingling, 10:30 AM brunch, 11:15 AM games, 11:45 AM optional gift opening, 12:15 PM cake, and 12:30 PM departure.
What decorations work for both Easter and a baby shower?
Use pastel colors, spring flowers like tulips and daffodils, bunny motifs, and Easter egg displays. Make baby-specific items like diaper cakes and onesie banners your focal points while using Easter elements as the overall aesthetic.
Can I host an Easter brunch baby shower outdoors?
Yes, but always have a backup plan. You'll need a tent for shade and protection, adequate seating, stable tables, and accessible bathrooms. Check the forecast closely and be prepared to move indoors if rain is likely.
Wrapping It All Up
Planning an Easter brunch baby shower combines spring's fresh energy with celebrating new life. Don't stress about perfection—focus on making the mom-to-be feel loved and supported.
Start with basics: pick your date, choose a theme and colors, send invitations early, plan simple delicious food, and organize 2-3 games. Ask for help when needed.
Whether you create an elaborate "Some Bunny is Having a Baby" theme or keep things simple with spring flowers, your thoughtfulness matters most. People remember feelings, not details. Take a deep breath, plan early, and celebrate this special time with love, good food, and joy.
If you have older children who want to help celebrate, engaging them with Easter crafts for kids can be a fun way to get the whole family involved in the festivities.