Christening and Baby Shower

Dried flower decorations for a christening

A christening is a celebration that begins in church and then moves to a home or a banquet hall. The guests in attendance take their seats at the tables and spend this time with the youngest member of the family and his or her parents. To make the atmosphere of the reception even more wonderful, it’s worth ensuring there are beautiful decorations made from dried flowers. These usually appear on the tables, although there’s nothing to stop you from using them to create a backdrop or a photo arch.

What decorations should you choose for a boy’s or a girl’s christening? 

Until recently, christening decorations came in a variety of colours. In practice, this meant that blue was reserved for boys and pink for girls. Today, this custom is increasingly being abandoned in favour of neutral colours. White is, of course, the most popular choice, but dried flowers and grasses dyed in delicate pastel shades are equally popular.

Among the types of dried plants that are ideal for use as christening decorations, the following stand out:

• In light pink: acroclinium, helichrysum, botao, glixia, gypsophila, hydrangea, lagurus, phalaris, stipa, triticale, timothy, setaria, asparagus.
• In light blue: glixia, linum, lagurus, phalaris.
• In light green and mint: botao, phalaris, triticale, avena, asparagus.
• In white: ammobium, helichrysum, acroclinium, botao, glixia, hydrangea, lagurus, lunaria, gypsophila, cotton.

Dried-flower cake decorations - are they a good idea for a christening and a baby shower? 

It’s worth noting that dried flowers can make a fantastic decoration for cakes and other sweet desserts prepared for both christenings and baby showers. However, keep in mind that only edible, uncolored plants intended for food use are suitable for this purpose.

Baby Shower Decorations Made from Dried Flowers - Ideas 

Baby Shower Decorations for Home and Restaurants

Dried grasses and flowers, as well as preserved plants, are also perfect for baby shower decorations. They’ll complement balloons arranged to spell out “GIRL” or “BOY,” plush toys, and string lights beautifully. Whether the party is held at home or in a restaurant, dried flowers are a great choice for table decorations. They can be arranged in lush bouquets or as single flowers placed in small bottles. They’ll make a striking addition not only to the traditional table but also to the dessert table. For a party held at a restaurant, you might consider hanging decorations made of dried flowers in the shape of a “cloud.”

Outdoor Baby Shower Decorations

Dried and preserved flowers make a great decoration for a baby shower held outdoors - for example, in a garden. In this case, bouquets and small arrangements can not only decorate the tables but also beautify the patio or the interior of a garden pavilion, which serves as a sort of Plan B in case of unpredictable weather. We recommend displaying dried flowers enclosed in plexiglass spheres and suspended from the ceiling of the gazebo or patio - they look absolutely stunning.

What kinds of dried flowers work well as decorations for a baby shower?

Wondering which dried and preserved plants would be suitable for a baby shower? Just like with a christening, you can choose flowers and grasses in shades of pink and light blue, hinting that a baby girl or boy will soon be arriving. For a baby girl, it’s also worth considering dried flowers and grasses in light, lilac tones. Among neutral colors, aside from white and light green, consider dried flowers in apricot shades. Examples include glixia or lagurus in a slightly more subdued, salmon-pink hue.

Boho Baby Shower - What Decorations Should You Choose?

A baby shower can also be organised in a boho style. This is all the more advisable if the party is held in a venue with a natural setting. It could be a converted barn, a large garden or a wooden cottage, although there’s nothing to stop you from incorporating this trend into a baby shower at home.

Natural decorations are a must at the party – ideally in earthy colours. Greens, browns and beiges work particularly well. Of course, the decorations must include suitable textiles. An openwork tablecloth, soft cushions, dreamcatchers suspended from the ceiling and macramé decorations make a great alternative to balloons and party mascots. However, if you don’t want to do without them, make sure the decorations are in muted colours. Dried flowers are also a must-have for a boho-style baby shower. The top choice is pampas grass, with its abundant, airy plumes, and dried palm leaves. Dried grains – including wheat, avena and triticale – work just as well. You can add colourful accents hinting at the baby’s gender – pink or blue – to plants in natural colours or bleached tones. A touch of exoticism and modernity, meanwhile, can be added with preserved eucalyptus leaves and fluffy cotton blossoms.

A boho-style baby shower - decoration ideas 

It’s worth noting that dried flowers for a boho baby shower can take the form of various arrangements. As well as bouquets in vases and hanging clouds, subtle wreaths adorning walls and windows, or used as table centrepieces, will look wonderful. Another interesting idea might be to place a bunch of dried grain in a wicker basket, or to use twigs and hang tiny baby socks from them. Dried grasses, leaves and flowers are a brilliant way to decorate a party photo backdrop or an arch set up behind the spot reserved for the mum-to-be.

Baby shower - a present for the mum-to-be 

Dried flowers can be not only a brilliant idea for baby shower decorations, but also a wonderful gift for this special occasion. Classic bouquets or trendy flower boxes are ideal choices in this category. It’s worth choosing the types of flowers to suit the mum-to-be’s preferences. You can take inspiration not only from the types of flowers, but also from their colours.

As well as a bouquet, a flower crown makes a wonderful gift; it’s perfect for photos and will serve as a lovely memento of the party. There’s nothing to stop you from preparing a birth announcement card for the baby, decorated with pressed flowers, or a commemorative guest book for those who attended the party. Another great baby shower gift is the first letter of the baby’s name - made from resin and dried flowers – for the little one who will soon be born.

Dried flowers as a thank - you gift for guests attending a christening or a baby shower

Podpowiadamy, że bukieciki z suszonych kwiatów sprawdzą się w charakterze podziękowania dla gości, którzy przybyli na chrzest lub baby shower. Można wykonać je z najróżniejszych suszków – również tych sugerujących płeć dziecka. Do bukietu można dodać topery z pierwszą literą imienia malucha albo przewiązać gałązki satynową wstążką w odcieniach błękitu, różu czy dowolnej innej barwy. Nie będzie też problemem, aby suszonymi trawami i kwiatami ozdobić zaproszenia na chrzest albo baby shower.

We’d like to suggest that little bouquets of dried flowers make lovely thank-you gifts for guests attending a christening or baby shower. You can make them using all sorts of dried flowers – including those hinting at the baby’s gender. You can add toppers featuring the first letter of the little one’s name to the bouquet, or tie the sprigs with a satin ribbon in shades of blue, pink or any other colour. It’s also easy to decorate christening or baby shower invitations with dried grasses and flowers.