If you’re throwing a love bug themed baby shower, then check out this list of 35 ideas that will surely inspire you. These ideas include invitations, decorations, activities, foods, and party favors to ensure every aspect of your shower is bursting with little love bugs.
Invitation:
First impressions are always important, and the first impression anyone will have of your baby shower will be through the invitation. This makes picking out your invitation an important part of your party planning. One of my favorite places to look for invitations is through Etsy. There are hundreds of different styles to choose from and the templates are all customizable. For a love bug theme, invitations can feature lady bugs, butterflies, dragonflies, wildflowers, or mushrooms.
Decorations:
What is a party without decorations? Backdrops, table cloths, centerpieces, and balloons can all be used to transform your party into a bug filled meadow.
- Our Little Love Bug Backdrop
If you want the perfect spot for your guest to pose in front of, then hang up a customizable banner. This Little Love Bug Banner features wildflowers, bugs and your name and shower date. Another option is this Lady Bug Banner that is filled with ladybugs and flowers. Surround your banner with balloons, ribbons, or flowers for a professional background.
- Themed Plates
For your tableware, check out this Wildflower and Butterfly Shower Plate Set. This plate set includes two different sized plates and is the perfect choice for an elegant party. If your bug themed party is solely focused on lady bugs though, you can opt for some Spotted Ladybug Plates. - Floral Tablecloths
If you like the plates mentioned above, then make sure to get the matching Wildflower Table Clothes. You can also opt for some Gingham Patterned Tablecloths to give the party a more rustic feel. - Butterfly in a Bowl Centerpieces
Incorporate bugs into your centerpieces by placing some in glass bowls with rocks, moss, flowers, and any other decorations that fit your theme. These DIY centerpieces are so cute and very easy to make.
- Lady Bug Balloons
Another DIY decoration you can add to your party are some ladybug balloons. Just blow up some red balloons and draw some black spots on them to turn them into some love bugs. You can also make some bee balloons with the same method if you plan on incorporating other bugs into your theme. - Ants Marching with Food
Create a line of ants marching away with your fruit with these Ant Toothpicks. You can place them all over your buffet table to surprise your guests at every turn. - Bugs Hiding in Floral Arrangements
If you’re having floral arrangements at your shower, then add some hidden bugs to them. Your guests will be enchanted by the flowers and surprised when they catch a glimpse of the little love bugs living inside. Some great bug options for your plants include Ladybugs, Bees, and Butterflies.
Foods:
Now that your guests have arrived, it’s time to feed them. This list of ideas includes appetizers, entrees, and desserts to ensure your entire menu will have your guests bugging out.
- Babybel Cheese Ladybugs
Mini Babyel cheese wheels can be made to look just like ladybugs. Just cut a slit on one side of the red wax and then paint black dots on the remaining wax. Serve them in a tray or scatter them among your other foods to make it look like ladybugs are flying around your buffet.
- Butterfly Fruit Tray
Turn an ordinary fruit tray into a bug themed dish by shaping it like a butterfly. Use a sliced up banana to make the butterfly’s body and different colored fruits to create patterns along the butterfly’s wings. Another option is to use a Butterfly Shaped Board to lay your fruit on. - Lovebug Punch
If you’re looking for a signature drink for your party, then serve up some lovebug punch. Check out this Strawberry Tea Punch recipe by The Kitchen is my Playground. Its beautiful pink color will be a great match to your other love bug decorations. - Butterfly Pasta
You can turn any pasta dish into a bug filled treat by using butterfly (bow tie) noodles. This Strawberry Chicken Spinach Pasta Salad by Delallo uses strawberries, grilled chicken, goat cheese and spinach to make your “butterfly” noodles look like they are flying through a garden.
- Bee Stripped Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a fun bite sized treat that would fit perfectly at a bug themed party, especially when you give them bumble bee stripes. To make the stripes, cut a black olive into strips and then place them in bars along the yellow of the deviled egg. For a classic deviled egg recipe, check out this article by Downshiftology. - Snail Pinwheels
Pinwheels are great finger food and can easily be made into snails. Just lay the pinwheel on its side, stick two tooth picks in the top and then add olives to the toothpicks to make eyes. Place these snails on a tray and they will be an adorable addition to your bug themed party. This food is especially great because of how versatile it is. It can be filled with whatever you like. Check out this recipe by A Couple Cooks which uses cheese, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes for the filling. - Ladybug Pizza
Pizza is always a good option for parties. And for a love bug themed party, you can make your pizza extra special by turning it into a lady bug. For the red body of the ladybug, overlap pepperonis. For the black face and spots, use black olives.
- Ladybug Macarons
Take some red macarons and paint some black spots on them to make some easy ladybug treats. This dish is super easy and your ladybugs will be an adorable addition to your desert table. - Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ladybugs
Add these cute ladybugs to your desert table to remind your guests of all the bug themed fun they are having. To make them, dip the tip of your strawberries in melted chocolate. Once dry, paint some eyes on the chocolate. Then add some chocolate spots along the rest of the strawberry.
- Ladybug Pretzel Sticks
Chocolate covered pretzels are a real treat at any party. To turn them into ladybugs, just dip your pretzels into red chocolate and then paint black dots on them. - Lovebug Cake
Check out this inspo pick for a love bug cake. This cake focuses on soft pastels and is decorated with wildflowers and adorable flying bugs. Another cake option would be to add a Little Love Bug Cake Topper to any plain cake or some Butterfly Toppers to some cupcakes.
For more bug themed food ideas, check out 24 Bug Themed Foods for a BUG-TASTIC Party.
Activities:
After the food, it’s time for the real fun to begin! Entertain your guests with these bug themed crafts and games that will make your shower a blast.
- Guess How Many Bug Kisses in the Jar
Host a classic “Guess How Many Candies in the Jar” game but with Hershy’s kisses that have these Ladybug Stickers on the bottoms instead of regular candy. Let your guests write down how many bug kisses they see and whoever is the closest is the winner. - Plant Your Own Pollinator Plants
If you’re looking for an activity that can be done during the shower’s slower moments, then set up a planting station. At this station, guests will be able to plant their own little pollinator plants. These plants will help your guests attract their own little love bugs back at home.
- Don’t Say Baby
“Don’t Say Baby” is a classic baby shower game that challenges your guests to try to go the whole shower without saying certain forbidden words. Each guest will get a clothes pin to wear on their clothes. If they say one of the forbidden words, they lose their pin to whomever hears it. Whoever has the most pins at the end wins. To make this game fit your theme, use these Ladybug Clothes Pins. - Decorate a Bug Themed Onesie
Set out some White Onesies and let your guests get creative by decorating them. For a bug themed shower, have your guests incorporate ladybugs, butterflies, and any other love bugs they can think of. This activity will bring out your guest’s creative side and remind you of them every time your new baby wears the onesie made just for them. - Bug Hunt
Hide bugs throughout your party and have your guests go on a bug hunt. If your shower is exclusively lady bug themed, then use these Mini Lady Bug Resin Figurines. For a shower that includes a whole host of other bugs, check out these Mini Resin Bugs that include lady bugs, bees, and butterflies. Whoever finds the most bugs by the end of the shower is the winner.
- Busy Bee Race
If you’re looking to get your guests moving, then have them participate in a busy bee relay. For the game, separate your guests into teams and have them race to see who can complete some every day parenting tasks the fastest. Some tasks you can include in your race are changing a baby doll’s diaper, folding baby clothes, and assembling a baby bottle. - Pollen Drop Race
Another fast paced game is a pollen drop race. Have your guests pick up little balls of pollen (cotton balls) and balance them on a spoon. They will have to carry the pollen all the way to the bee’s beehive (a bowl) without dropping it. Whoever can get the most pollen to the beehive within the time limit you set is the winner. - Honey Tasting
Set out different flavored honey sticks and see if your guests can guess the different flavors. This Honey Stick Sampler Pack contains 14 sticks with 7 different flavors and would be perfect for this game.
For some classic baby shower games, check out 25 Baby Shower Games to Keep Your Guests Entertained.
Favors:
The most successful party is one that is remembered well past the party date. A great way to help your guests remember is by sending them home with a souvenir. Check out these ideas for party favors that will fit your love bug theme.
- Honey Jars
Fill up some Miniature Jars with honey for a sweet treat your guests will love. Add a thank you note and a decorative ribbon for a party favor straight from a honey bee’s hive. - Honey Sticks
If you like the idea of handing out honey at your shower but don’t want to give out entire jars, then have a basket full of honey sticks for your guests to pick up on their way out. The best part about honey sticks is that they usually come in many different flavors. - Love Bug Macarons
If you make the love bug macarons mentioned in the food section above, then save some extras for your guests to take home. Just add them to some favor bags, attach a thank you note, and you’ll have an easy and sweet party favor.
- Bug Soaps
Another great option for your shower favors are some bug soaps. These Butterfly Shaped Soaps come with a thank you card and would be a perfect fit for your themed shower. - Ladybug Keychains
You can’t go wrong giving out themed keychains. Check out these adorable Lady Bug Keychains that would fit your party perfectly. They come with thank you cards and small bags that you can add other treats to. - Pollinator Plants
Encourage your guests to attract their own love bugs at home by gifting them a potted plant. Make sure these plants are good for pollinators!
- Pollinator Seed Packets
Another way to give your guests some plants to attract their own love bugs is by providing them with Seed Paper Packets. Your guests will be reminded of your little bug every time they look at their pollinator sprouts. - Mini Magnet Dried Flowers Bouquet
Check out these Mini Magnet Dried Flowers Bouquets. They come in 5 different colors and are a great option for any baby shower.
I hope this guide has inspired you. Let me know in the comments if you plan to incorporate any of these ideas into your love bug baby shower.
