Boy or girl – what's it going to be? Baby showers come in all shapes and sizes and few are receiving as much attention these days as the gender reveal party. Couples looking to bypass the traditional shower parties, and those looking for another reason to celebrate, are bringing family and friends together to witness the unveiling of their baby-to-be's gender. To fete Bettijo of Read more

Molly Sims has less than a month to go until her baby boy arrives, and her friends and family celebrated her coming attraction with a glam, sunny shower. The garden lunch included some amazing shower activities, Layla Grayce goodie bags for guests, and lots of love showered on the mom-to-be. Keep clicking to check out the party and beautiful, stylish Molly. Source: Gia Canali Read more

We've been offering our favorite baby shower tips all month long with our April Showers series, and now we're rounding up the best ideas to help you make your party an extra special event. Whether you're looking for creative, non-cheesy shower games or simple ways to dress up your sweets, there's a unique idea to suit any party style. Hoping for an inspired, entertaining celebration? Check out Read more

Is there a sweeter theme for a shower feting tiny twins than a "perfect pair?" Pears set the tone for both the menu and the decor, which had a vibe that more closely resembled a chic wedding than a baby shower. "They are keeping the gender of the babies a secret, so a sage green was a perfect neutral color choice," said hostess Jordan of Polkadot Prints, who threw the party for her expectant Read more

"During college, I spent a rainy month in London. Without a real purpose for being there, I aimlessly strolled through museums, read The Bell Jar in Hyde Park, saw American Psycho in a fancy movie theater, and as many West End shows as I could. But despite the great surroundings, I was lonely, lost. I found great comfort in the ritual of the afternoon tea," says Annie Campbell of Après Fête. Read more

One of my favorite things about weddings is how they give the couple and their loved ones so many excuses to party! And bridal showers are no exception. While I've been to all sorts of showers — tea parties, fully catered lunches, co-ed boozy bashes, and even bachelorette-shower combos, to name a few — my favorites have been ones that allowed me to mix and mingle easily with friends and enjoy Read more

Lullabies may be designed to send your baby off to dream land, but this shower is anything but sleepy. Created by Christine of Pure Joy Events for her sister and brother-in-law, the party was inspired by a vintage lamb planter the dad-to-be's father gave to his mom the day he was born, along with a Cuban lullaby his mom sang to him when he was a baby. A sleigh-crib dessert table, Cuban desserts Read more

Throwing a baby shower for a mom-to-be who just happens to be a teacher? Get inspired by this absolutely beautiful, retro schoolhouse shower with a "G Is For Girl" theme. Photographer Sara Westbrook threw this party for her sister-in-law, a kindergarten teacher, prior to the birth of her first baby. We give it an A+! Read more

Since baby showers are frequently held in the midafternoon, your food offerings needn't be extensive or even a complete meal. Instead, focus on fun, easy-to-mingle-with finger foods that guests can enjoy at their leisure. Here, nine fun ideas for making your shower offerings extraspecial. Don't forget the mocktails! Read more

Nothing could stand in the way of the Richmond, Va, hostesses of this fabulous fete for baby Connally — not even a natural disaster (or two)! As East Coasters will recall, Hurricane Irene swept through and did a fair amount of damage back in September. Add to that the unusual occurrence of an earthquake, and it seemed as if Mother Nature was doing everything she could to prevent this shower Read more