May Baby Shower Themes
Hey there, mama-to-be! After throwing countless baby showers (and attending even more), I've learned that May is seriously the perfect month for celebrating your little one's upcoming arrival. The weather's just right, the flowers are blooming, and there's this magical spring-into-summer vibe that makes everything feel extra special. Let me spill the tea on some absolutely adorable May baby shower themes that'll make your May shower totally unforgettable.
In this article, I will share 32 ideas for May baby shower themes to inspire your baby shower planning. Whether you are planning a baby girl shower or a baby boy shower, there’s something for everyone.
Let’s dive right in.
What Are May Baby Shower Themes?
Baby in Bloom
Talk about perfect timing - May flowers are everywhere! Think soft pinks, lavenders, and creamy whites with fresh flower centerpieces and botanical invites. I'm obsessed with serving flower-pressed cookies and lavender lemonade for this one.
Little Wildflower
This theme is giving me all the boho vibes with wildflower bouquets, wooden accents, and earthy tones. Pro tip: Ask guests to write wishes for baby on plantable seed paper that mom can plant in her garden later!
May Day Picnic
Y'all, this theme is such a vibe - think gingham blankets, wicker baskets, and mason jars filled with spring blooms. The food setup is super easy: individual picnic boxes with sandwiches and fresh berries.
Sweet as a Honey Bee
This theme is perfect for a May baby shower - yellow and black color scheme with hexagon details everywhere. It can be perfect for either gender, or for a family who is keeping the gender a surprise. The honey-themed treats practically plan themselves, and those little bumble bee decorations? And don’t even get me started on the honeycomb soap gift bags as party favors! Too cute to handle!
Sweet as a bee baby shower theme
Garden Tea Party
Listen, I learned the hard way that outdoor events need a backup plan, but this theme is worth it! Vintage teacups filled with mini flower arrangements, cucumber sandwiches, and floral-print everything make this theme absolutely magical.
Spring Butterfly Garden
This theme totally pops with vibrant colors like purple, pink, and orange. I love using butterfly nets as decoration and serving butterfly-shaped cookies - just make sure you get the wings right (or outsource to a pro!)!
Woodland Spring Baby
Think mossy centerpieces, fairy lights, and the cutest little woodland creature decorations you've ever seen. The dessert table can feature mushroom-shaped cake pops and acorn cookies that'll make everyone swoon.
Woodland baby shower theme
May Showers Bring Baby Flowers
Embrace those May rain showers with this adorable theme featuring mini umbrellas, cloud decorations, and raindrops made from crystal beads. The punch served in watering cans is always a huge hit!
Mother Goose in Spring
This classic theme gets a seasonal twist with spring flowers and pastels mixed with storybook elements. My favorite touch is using vintage Mother Goose books as centerpieces with fresh flowers tucked between the pages.
Sweet Strawberry Fields
Perfect for May when strawberries are just coming into season! Red and white gingham with touches of green create the sweetest palette, and strawberry shortcake is an absolute must-serve.
Cherry Blossom Baby
Late May still catches some cherry blossoms, and this theme is absolutely dreamy with soft pinks and whites everywhere! Japanese-inspired treats and cherry blossom branches (real or silk) make stunning centerpieces, and guests love the cultural touch.
May Florals & Unicorns
OMG, this mashup theme is pure magic - pastel flowers with touches of gold and whimsical unicorn details. The unicorn cake topped with fresh spring flowers literally made me gasp at the last shower I planned!
Cinco de Mayo Baby
For early May babies, this theme brings such fun energy with bright colors, paper flowers, and festive decorations. The taco bar and mocktail margaritas are always a hit - just don't forget the virgin horchata!
Maypole Magic
Y'all, this traditional May theme gets a baby shower twist with ribbons streaming from the ceiling and pastel colors everywhere. I learned to secure those ribbons really well after a slight mishap at my first attempt!
Secret Garden
Transform the space into a magical garden with ivy garlands, hidden paper flowers, and vintage keys as party favors. The dessert table decorated like an old garden gate became everyone's favorite photo spot.
May Birds & Nests
This sweet spring theme features baby birds, delicate nests, and soft robin's egg blue accents. Those little egg-shaped cake pops in tiny nests? Total showstoppers!
Spring Farmhouse
Mix rustic charm with fresh spring elements - mason jars, weathered wood, and lots of baby's breath flowers. Trust me, the lemonade stand with fresh mint from the garden will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Mint to Be
Fresh mint green with white and gold accents feels so crisp and spring-like! Serve mint-themed treats and cocktails (mocktails for mama!) with sprigs of fresh mint as garnish.
May Meadow
Create a dreamy meadow vibe with tall grasses, wildflowers, and butterfly decorations. The grass backdrop I made for photos turned out amazing, even though it took forever to put together!
Spring Lamb
This theme is pure sweetness with fluffy white decorations and pastel accents. Those little lamb cookies still get requested at every shower I plan!
Tulip Time
Celebrate May's favorite flower with masses of tulips in rainbow colors. Pro tip: mix real and high-quality silk tulips to save on budget - nobody could tell the difference at my last shower!
Garden Gnome
This whimsical theme combines traditional garden gnomes with spring flowers for an unexpectedly adorable vibe. Those little gnome party favors were seriously the cutest things ever!
May Fairies
Create an enchanted garden with fairy lights, mushroom decorations, and glitter everywhere. The fairy garden centerpieces double as perfect take-home gifts for the guests!
Spring Zoo Babies
Celebrate with adorable baby animals in spring settings - think baby giraffes among spring flowers and baby elephants with pastel balloons. The animal-themed treats were almost too cute to eat!
Mother's Day Inspired
Perfect for May timing, this theme honors both the new mom and grandmas-to-be with elegant florals and vintage touches. The generational photo display always brings happy tears!
Spring Sports
For the sporty parents-to-be, incorporate their favorite sport (or multiple) with a sports-themed baby shower.
May Fruits
Celebrate seasonal fruits like strawberries, cherries, and early peaches with a fresh, colorful spread. The fruit-inspired mocktails were such a hit, I've used them at multiple showers since!
English Garden
Think high tea meets baby shower with proper teacups, scones, and loads of roses. A flower crown for the mama-to-be would be a great touch—and perhaps for all of the guests as well as party favors or to wear during the event.
Rainbow After Rain
May showers create rainbows - use this sweet theme to celebrate with colorful decor and cloud accents. The rainbow fruit skewers disappeared so fast at my last shower!
Morning Glory
Perfect for a morning shower, use these beautiful flowers as inspiration for purple and blue decor. A breakfast food station to play on the “morning glory” theme with flower-shaped pancakes would be adorable!
Sunshine and Showers
Embrace both sides of May weather with this cute theme mixing yellow and blue decor. Those umbrella cookies with icing "raindrops" were a Pinterest win!
Spring Paper Flowers
This crafty theme uses handmade paper flowers in spring colors. After several YouTube tutorials, I finally got the hang of making those giant paper flowers - totally worth it!
May Baby Shower THemes Conclusion
Bottom line? Your May baby shower is going to be amazing no matter which theme you choose! I've seen so many different variations of these themes, and honestly, the best ones are always those that reflect the mom-to-be's personality. Don't stress too much about making everything perfect - trust me, I've had my fair share of Pinterest fails that ended up being the highlight of the party!
Drop a comment below and let me know which theme speaks to you. And if you've thrown a May baby shower before, I'd love to hear your tips and tricks. We're all in this together, mama!
