Spring is the perfect opportunity for a bee-themed baby shower to celebrate your bundle of joy with a fresh, vibrant atmosphere. The "Sweet as Can Bee" theme is all about creating a whimsical, sugary celebration of pastel colors, honey sweet treats, and plenty of fun activities to welcome a little one into the world. Here’s how to plan a beautiful and memorable spring-themed baby shower that everyone will enjoy!

Invitations: Setting the Tone

The invitation is the first glimpse your guests will get into the sweetness of the event. For a spring baby shower with a "Sweet as Can Be" theme, choose invitations with images of cupcakes, honeybees, and floral motifs. Think soft pinks, yellows, peaches, and mint greens.

A charming wording suggestion could be, “A little bundle is on the way, so come sweeten the day!” You can also consider invitations with honeycomb patterns, or sprinkle in some cute phrases like "Bay-bee in bloom!"

Decor: Soft, Sweet, and Elegant

Honeycomb patterns, yellow and black color schemes, and playful bee illustrations are all the rage at this afternoon’s shower! Decorate with honey jars and floral accents while incorporating bee-shaped balloons and centerpieces to make the event feel sweet and memorable.

Colors and Flowers

Opt for pastel shades to set the spring tone. Soft pinks, yellows, light blues, mint greens, and lavender will bring out the sweetness of the theme. Use fresh spring flowers like peonies, daffodils, tulips, and daisies to create a lively, natural look.

Tip: if you’re looking to save some dough, opt for fake flowers – that way you can reuse for the next shindig!

Balloons and Garlands

Balloon arches and garlands are all the rage these days – for this event, colors should stick to complementary pastels. You could also hang paper honeycomb decorations or sweet treats like cupcakes and candy jars from the ceiling for a fun, whimsical touch. For an extra sweet detail, incorporate glittery or metallic gold accents to add a touch of elegance.

Table Settings

Floral tablecloths are a must, paired with soft-colored napkins and elegant cake plates or stand setups. A honeycomb table runner and plastic cups with sunflowers can help make your guests feel extra sweet. Get extra creative with place settings: Burt’s Bees chapsticks, little honeycomb shaped soaps, honey sticks, honeycomb candles are fun takeaways for guests – and paired with a ‘sweet as can be’ name placard? These are sure to be a hit.

Candles and Lighting

Set the mood with soft lighting like string fairy lights or candles in glass jars. Add sweet touches like candle holders shaped like little bees or baby bottles to stay within the theme.

Games and Activities: Fun and Engaging

Keep the guests entertained with a few fun games and activities that match the sweet theme. Baby Shower Bingo, Word Searches and ‘learn more about mommy and daddy’ games are super fun – but the below games add interaction and a little competition to keep things buzzing!

Guess the Baby Food

For this game, purchase several jars of baby food (without labels) and have guests guess the flavor. For a twist, serve them on mini cupcake liners to keep things fun and on-theme!

Pacifier or Sock Hunt

Place 10-15 socks or pacifiers around the baby shower location – whoever finds the most wins!

Guess How Many?

For this game, place an amount of honeycomb cereal in a large mason jar and have guests guess how many pieces are inside.

Guess Baby’s Birth Date or Gender

Create a cute board where guests can write down their guesses for the baby's birth date. This also works if your baby’s gender is a secret – and you can hold on to guest’s guesses for a sweet keepsake after baby is born.

Honey Bee Relay

Split the guests into teams for this relay race. Each team must transfer "honey" (golden syrup or honey-colored candy) from one bowl to another using a spoon or small cup.

Diaper Raffle

This one is a classic: guests to bring a pack of diapers in exchange for a chance to win a sweet prize – gift cards, movie tickets, candles, bath bombs… the options are endless.

Food and Drink: Treating the Sweet Tooth

For a "Sweet as Can Be" themed baby shower, the food and drink should match the sugary tone. Here are some ideas for a memorable spread:

Dessert Table

The centerpiece of your baby shower spread could be a dessert table loaded with sweet treats. Think pastel-colored macarons, sugar cookies shaped like baby onesies or pacifiers, cake pops decorated to look like little honey pots, and mini cupcakes topped with pastel frosting – and don’t forget the requisite charcuterie boards!

Cupcakes

Serve cupcakes with colorful icing, sprinkles, and cute toppers like bees, tiny baby shoes, or even baby bottles. You can create a "cupcake station" where guests can decorate their own cupcakes with frosting and toppings.

Candy Bar

Create a candy bar filled with pastel-colored candies like gummy bears, M&Ms, jellybeans, and lollipops. Label each jar with cute tags, such as “Sweet as Honey” for honey-flavored candies, or “Sugar & Spice” for spiced treats.

Signature Drink

Serve a refreshing, colorful drink like a fruity lemonade or pink punch instead of the classic mimosa. Or do both – it’s your party! You could also offer a “Honey Bee” cocktail with honey syrup, gin, and a splash of lemonade for the grown-ups. For a non-alcoholic option, a “Lemonade Fizz” with sparkling water and lemon can be just as fun for the kids.

Savory Treats

Balance out the sweetness with some savory options like mini sandwiches, deviled eggs, fruit platters, or a cheese board with crackers. For extra spring vibes, add in fresh salads or veggie platters with a honey-mustard dip.

Party Favors: A Sweet Keepsake

As the party winds down, send guests home with sweet treats or memorable keepsakes to thank them for ‘bee-ing here to celebrate’ your big day. Here are a few options:

• Honey Jars: Small jars of honey with custom labels saying thank you from mommy-to-be and the date of the party.
• Bee or Honeycomb Soaps: tied with twine and a tiny honey spoon.
• Sugar Cookies: Decorate sugar cookies with cute baby-themed designs are a classic go-to parting gift.
• Mini Candles: Honey-scented or floral-scented candles in cute jars.
• Personalized Candy Bags: Fill small bags with pastel-colored candy or chocolates, tied with a ribbon and a thank-you tag.
• Bee-friendly wildflower seeds: Guests can start their own bee-friendly garden.

A "Sweet as Can Be" spring baby shower is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of a little one in style. With pastel colors, playful decor, fun games, delicious food, and delightful party favors, you’ll create a memorable event that everyone will cherish. When shopping for supplies, consider Kitchen Switchen for all your kitchenware needs (cake stands, cutting boards, cups, etc.) and small shops on Etsy for décor and party favors.

Whether it’s the floral centerpieces, the honey-sweet treats, or the cute activities, this shower is sure to be as sweet as the baby it’s celebrating!