If you’re throwing an orange themed baby shower for a little cutie on the way, then check out this list of 38 ideas that will surely inspire you. These ideas include invitations, decorations, activities, foods, and party favors to ensure every aspect of your party is an explosion of citrus themed fun.
Invitations:
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. Check out these two little cutie invitations available on our Etsy shop.
Decorations:
What is a party without decorations? Backdrops, table cloths, centerpieces, and balloons can all be used to transform your party into a citrus themed masterpiece.
- Cutie Backdrop with Balloon Arch
Add a little cutie backdrop with a balloon arch for the perfect place to take pictures. If you already have an archway, then this listing for Little Cuite Backdrop Covers will give you three different orange themed backdrops. You can also look at getting a Customizable Cutie Banner that you can surround with an Orange and White Balloon Arch that’s interspersed with green leaves. - Orange Branch Table Runners
For your tables, add some orange branch table runners. Just get a Leafy Garland, lay it across your table, and stick some fake or real oranges among the leaves. You can also add some white flowers around the oranges.
- Baskets of Oranges for Centerpieces
For easy centerpieces to set on your tables, just fill up some wicker baskets with oranges. These baskets will combine the natural browns and vibrant oranges of your color scheme perfectly. These centerpieces also perform dual functions by providing guests with a snack to eat during the shower. - Mini Orange Trees
Nothing will remind your guest of your cutie theme better than orange trees. Set up one or two around the entrance or by your backdrop for a citrus flare. These trees can even be given out as some of the prizes for the shower games. Because who wouldn’t love to take home a fruit tree? - Flower Arrangements with Oranges
If you’re planning on having flowers at your shower, then add some oranges to your arrangements. You can do this by sticking orange decorations among the flowers or by adding real oranges to the bottom of a clear vase.
- Cutie Themed Plates
For your tableware, check out this Little Cutie Paper Plate Set. It comes with two different sized plates, cups, utensils, and napkins all featuring oranges and white flowers. - Citrus Themed Confetti
Add some sparkle to your party by spreading this Citrus Themed Confetti among your tables.. This pack includes oranges, leaves, solid color circles, and baby written in sparkles. - Hanging Dried Orange Slices
For an inexpensive decoration that is still vibrant and breathtaking, dry some orange slices and string them together. This decoration can be hung from the ceiling or used as a banner. To give your orange slices a stained glass look and to make sure their retain their color, follow this tutorial by Stonegable.
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 whole menu is a citrus dream.
- Salad with Clementine Ginger Dressing
Add a salad to your menu for a pop of green. To stay on theme, make sure to serve it with this Clementine Ginger Dressing by The Cafe Sucre Farine. This dressing takes less than 10 minutes to make and will go good on just about anything. To save yourself some headache, make sure to serve this dressing in a container that you can easily mix it in if the ingredients start to separate. This Glass Whiskware Salad Dressing Shaker would be perfect. - Mandarin Orange Salsa
Planning on serving chips at your shower? Then add a bowl of mandarin orange salsa for a juicy and sweet topping. This recipe by Downshifology will show you how to make it in just three easy steps. - Clementine Jam with Biscuits
Another great way to feature oranges in your food selection is by using them to make jam. You can serve this jam with a wide assortment of biscuits, scones, croissants, or toasts. Check out The View from Great Island for a simple three ingredient clementine jam recipe. Don’t feel like making your own? There are plenty of options in stores or try looking at your local food markets.
- Orange Fruit Cups
Save the husks of the oranges you’re using in your other dishes for some orange fruit cups. Just fill up the empty orange half with some fruit and you’ll have some individual fruit cups for your guests. - Orange Chicken Meatballs
Meatballs are a classic party food because of how easy they are to eat. Just set out some toothpicks and your guests will enjoy grabbing a bite or two throughout the party. For your little cutie theme, check out these baked orange chicken meatballs by Just a Taste. They are a healthier, fresher twist on a classic orange chicken dish and can be served with rice. - Orange Glazed Chicken Skewers
Anything on a skewer is a great grab and go dish for a party. These grilled orange chicken skewers by Ahead of Thyme are easy to make and even easier to eat. Your guests will love the sticky sweet orange flavor and the convenience of skewer eating.
- Baked Ham Sandwiches with an Orange Honey Glaze
Serve up some Croissant Sandwiches for an easy to eat meal. Make sure to fill them with orange glazed backed ham to fit your party’s citrus theme. This recipe for the ham by The Cookie Rookie will show you how to make it with less than 15 min of prep time. - Orange Ginger Glazed Salmon
Elevate your menu with an orange and ginger glazed salmon by The Laughing Spatula. You guests will be wowed by this simple dish featuring a premium protein. The orange slices on top are absolutely beautiful and are perfect for a cutie theme. - Orange Cream Cupcakes
Turn your plain cupcakes into an orange themed treat with this recipe for orange cream cupcakes by Life, Love, & Sugar. It features an orange flavored cake and icing with a vanilla cream cheese filling. Top with a candied orange slice or these Little Cutie Cupcake Toppers and you’ll have a picture perfect cutie cupcake.
- Candied Orange Slices
Check out this tutorial on how to make candied orange slices by Baked by an Introvert. You can have these in a bowl for a grab and go treat, or use them as toppings for the other dishes you plan to serve. These slices do take a while to dry after boiling, so if you plan to include them at your party, start them two or three days before the big event. - Cutie Macarones
Macarones are small round cakes with a creamy filling. For a cutie theme, find some orange flavored and colored macarons to delight your guests. You can even make them look like oranges by standing them on their side and sticking a spring of mint into the icing. - Orange Chocolate Mousse
Pair dark and bittersweet chocolate with sweet and acid oranges with this orange chocolate mousse recipe by The Missing Lokness. This mousse is rich and airy and will smell refreshingly like oranges. To complete this dish, serve in individual cups with candied oranges on top.
Looking for more orange themed foods? Check out 21 Little Cutie Foods For an Orange Themed Party.
Games and Activities:
After the food, it’s time for the real fun to begin! Entertain your guests with these orange themed crafts and games that will make your shower a blast.
- Orange Peeling Race
Unleash your guests’ competitive side by hosting an orange peeling race. You can set a time limit and see how many oranges can be peeled in the time limit or set out a certain number of oranges and see who can peel them the fastest. The best part about this game is that the oranges can be eaten after. - Orange Waddle Race
Another competitive game that is also hilarious to watch is an orange waddle race. Have your guests hold an orange between their knees and waddle across the room. Once they reach the other side, they will have to drop the orange into a hula hoop on the ground. If they drop the orange before they get to the hoop, then they must go back to the starting line. Whoever can put the most oranges in their circle within the time limit is the winner. - Bowling with Cuties
If you’re looking for a game that can be played by guests throughout the shower, then consider setting up a bowling area. Just set out some baby bottle “bowling pins” and a bowl of oranges in an empty corner of the party. Guests can stop by and try to knock down some bottles during the down times of the party.
- Orange Pass
Play pass the orange for a fast pass game that will require everyone’s team work. For the game, have everyone stand in a circle and try to get the orange all the way around the circle without using your hands. This game is a great ice breaker and will have everyone in fits of laughter. - Orange Wishing Tree
If you are using orange trees for decorations at your party, then let your guests add their wishes for the baby onto the tree. Each guest can write some thoughtful words and prayers on a slip of paper and tie it to the branches of the tree.
- Create a Cutie Baby
For this activity, all you’ll need are some oranges and markers. Hand out oranges to each guests and have them draw what they think the little cutie on the way will look like. Have the mother to be look at each orange baby and pick the winner. - Decorate an Orange Themed Onesie
Set out some White Onesies and let your guests get creative by decorating them. For a cutie themed shower, have your guests incorporate oranges into their design. This game 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. - Guess How Many Cuties in the Basket
Host a classic “Guess How Many Candies in the Jar” game but with oranges instead of candy. Let your guests write down how many oranges they see and whoever is the closest is the winner.
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 little cutie theme.
- Orange Preserves
Set out some jars of miniature orange preserves for a sweet treat that your guest will love. This set of 15 Bonne Maman Mini Orange Marmalade Jars will be a great addition to your little cutie shower.
- Orange Soaps
Hand out some orange soaps for a luxurious party favor that your guests will love to use at home. Check out this listing for Orange Soap Party Favors that are shaped like orange slices. - Orange Scented Hand Creams
Another luxurious gift that you can hand out to your guests are orange scented hand creams. This set of 48 Little Cutie Hand Creams comes with their own bags and will make your guests feel like they are at an orange orchard every time they use it. - Orange Paper Fans
These Orange Themed Paper Fans would make a great shower favor, especially if your shower is during the summer or outside. With these fans, your guests will be able to relax at your shower as they avoid the heat. - Candied Oranges
If you want to give out some sweets as a thank you gift, then consider giving out some candied oranges. To make your own, follow this recipe by Emilio Recipes. Another option is to buy orange slice candies and create a favor bag with those.
- Cutie Keychains
You can’t go wrong giving out themed keychains. Check out these adorable Orange Keychains that would fit your party perfectly. They come with thank you cards and small bags that you can add other treats to. - Orange Candles
Transport your guests back to your beautiful baby shower every time they use these Orange Candles. They come with their own thank you card and are even shaped like oranges. - Orange Chapstick
Chap sticks are an easy and inexpensive party favor. To fit your cutie theme, choose some orange flavored tubes. This listing for 30 Little Cutie Tubes would work great, - Bag of Oranges
Remind your guests of your little cutie by giving them their own little cuties to take home. Just put two or three oranges in a bag and add a thank you note for a simple yet sweet favor.
I hope this guide has inspired you. Let me know in the comments if you plan to incorporate any of these ideas into your orange themed baby shower.
