Argg! Easy Pirate Baby Shower Theme Ideas
A pirate baby shower theme is perfect for someone expecting a little boy. Read on for practical ideas to throw a memorable pirate baby shower.
Invitations
An attractive invitation idea is to make a treasure map invitation. Starting with yellow paper, crumple it up with sweaty hands until it feels old. Marking the location of the party with an X, add local landmarks to the map. (Add details on the back.) Roll up and place in a new baby bottle, and your invitation is ready to be delivered!
Decorations
Colors should be based on black, silver, and gold. Any leftover skeleton decorations from Halloween will find a home at this party! Just be sure to dress them up to look like pirates with eye patches, jewelry, and swords. Bring in an old chest borrowed from a friend to act as the treasure chest. Fill with chocolate coins, and jewelry, and add a couple baby dolls complete with eye patches and pirate outfits to the top. There are a couple options for centerpieces. Purchase plan wood or cardboard chests and decorate with gold or brown paint and jewels. Fill to overflowing with chocolate coins and baubles, and place on the tables. Another option is to take inexpensive fish bowls and add sand or aquarium gravel. Add “treasures” to the bottom such as shells and jewels, fill with water, and display! Be sure to add fish and other pirate baby shower decorations throughout the room- every party supply store has a section devoted to pirate parties.
Games and Activities
The most popular game for a pirate baby shower theme is a treasure hunt, complete with maps, clues, and treasure! There are a variety of ways to plan this game. By simply using your imagination, you can offer a fun, engaging game. One enjoyable game to play is a version of Trip to Jerusalem. Fill two clean baby bottles with root beer and pass around the circle until the music stops. When the music stops, the two people who are holding the bottles try to drink the root beer as quickly as possible. Whoever finishes first is the winner! Another appropriate game is a fishing game.
Prizes and Favors
Bags of booty should be offered to every guest, filled to the brim with chocolate coins. Bandannas, temporary tattoos, and shell jewelry are also perfect favors. Prizes can include the treasure chest centerpieces and pirate mugs.
Food
In keeping with the pirate baby shower theme, offer tin plates and cups to guests. Offer a variety of fresh tropical fruits with fruit dip. A rich stew and homemade bread maintain the theme while offering a filling, delicious meal. Pineapple-upside down cake or a pirate-themed sheet cake are sure party pleasers. In regards to drinks, root beer and pirate punch (without alcohol) are ideal.
By taking the above ideas into account, anyone can plan a perfect pirate baby shower. Theme ideas abound for pirate parties, allowing for you to plan the perfect party for your favorite expectant mother!
