A magical baby shower starts with inspiration centered on rainbow colors, shimmering glitter, and unicorns. Celebrate a baby on the way with a party that is as perfect as a fairy tale and as pretty as a daydream. Rainbow cakes, opalescent desserts, and sparkly accents will give your shower all of the enchanting feels it needs. With some help from our friends at Be Inspired, we've pulled together our favorite unicorn party ideas that are whimsical yet grownup, perfect for showering a mom-to-be. Make your baby shower fantasies a reality — these unicorn-themed ideas are more than magical.
Gold wall art, glamorous cake stands, and chic cookie platters will enhance the theme of your party. Look for small touches because they will make the biggest difference.
Make wow-worthy posters and display them around the party. Tie the sayings on the posters to the theme.
Give your sweets a magical upgrade with a pastel and gold marbleized finish. They will be (almost) too pretty to eat!
Dress up the dessert table with unicorn doughnuts. Not only are they so cute, they are also super tasty.
Light pink and glimmering gold are the perfect colors to incorporate into your unicorn-themed shower. Be sure to get goodies that taste as good as they look.
Complete your party with bright balloons in rainbow pastel colors.
Make your own special decor with what you have! This easy unicorn DIY only requires a mason jar, black Sharpie, tissue paper, and cardstock.
What makes a baby shower special is the thoughtful planning behind it. Having little interactive stations where guests can treat themselves is essential. This milkshake bar is such a creative twist on the dessert table.
Paper flowers are cute — and reusable — additions to a dreamy baby shower theme. Go for big blooms to make your decor stand out.
To keep the unicorn theme looking more elevated and grownup, go with an all-gold color scheme. This unicorn head would be a stunning piece of party decor, and it's easy to make. Create a paper cone (or use a party hat), affix it to a wooden horse bust, and spray paint it all metallic gold.
Add personalized touches to your baby shower decor by ordering napkins, table setting accessories, and balloons that fit the look you're going for — or if you're feeling crafty, you could make them yourself! We love the subtle way this napkin addresses the unicorn theme.
Renting a small pony for your party will make your baby shower one for the books. Simply attach a small unicorn horn to the horse and watch as dreams come true.
Set out coloring supplies and paper and let your young guests color away! Print out unicorn coloring pages for some extra-magical masterpieces.
Buy or make a personalized sign to display at the baby shower. Bonus: you can use it as nursery decor long after the party.
Guide your guests around your party with themed signs. Incorporate the theme with fun sayings like this one for the non-pregnant friends and family in attendance.
Make the most of your baby shower by decorating it with as much color as you can. Set out display tables with sweets and treats and decorate them with signs, balloons, and glitter. More is more!
Fun and playful, balloons will add an extra dose of whimsy to a baby shower. Mix gold, white, and glitter balloons together to give it a glam feel.
Create a table that has unicorn-themed treats. Regular rainbow lollipops can turn into unicorn horns with a little cardstock — so clever!
Decorate your party with streamers, confetti, and everything in between! Go for dreamy colors like blush and gold to complete the look.
Even simple desserts can look fancy with the right presentation. A little gold leaf can go a long way!
Add some natural greenery to ground the theme. This cute unicorn wreath is simple and subtle.
Top your table with bright flowers, small party favors, and thematic paper goods. Yes, even disposable paper plates and cups and bamboo utensils can be cute when dressed up.
Add blush-colored dahlias, roses, and peonies to your tablescape centerpieces to freshen up the theme. These pastel arrangements look gorgeous in aqua vases.
A fun, colorful dessert display will definitely get your guests' attention. Use edible glitter to make your sweets shine.
Decorate your party with delicate pink accents like balloons, chairs, and table settings. Pair the subtle pink with a bold and brassy gold for more impact.
Don't be afraid to mix and match stripes, polka dots, and florals. With a cohesive color scheme the overall effect is quirky and pretty.
A white cake undergoes a magical transformation with a little icing (and fairy dust). If you're skilled enough to take this on, good for you! Otherwise, enlisting a professional baker or talented friend will ensure a showstopping cake minus the stress.
Simple yet elegant, a pastel color scheme is a must for a unicorn-themed baby shower. Mix and match the types of pastel treats you put on display for an extra-sweet dessert table.
If you have kiddos attending the baby shower, a unicorn piñata is a cute way to keep them entertained.
Give your guests a taste of the magic with sweet invitations.
Display treats in cute DIY cups. Simply draw eyelashes on clear plastic cups with a permanent marker, top with a horn, and you've got little unicorn desserts!
A unicorn-themed baby shower is not complete without a standout unicorn cake. We love the sprinkles and gold accents on this tiered cake.
If the unicorn cake is a little too much for you, try something more subtle like this shimmering beauty that still feels magical with real flowers, gold leaf, and a glittering finish. You could also top it with a small gold unicorn.
Dedicate a table to sweets and treats. Put out a unicorn cake, cupcakes, and colorful goodies that guests won't be able to resist.
A unicorn cake with bright colors and a glitter topper will be the cherry on top of a magical baby shower. The bonus for this one is it's much easier to decorate!
Big, glitter-filled balloons will add so much to a magical baby shower theme.
Small but mighty, confetti can make a big splash. Sprinkle it on tables and other party areas to make your party shine.
Macarons are perfect for a baby shower because they are dainty and delicious. Make them magical by adding glitter and sprinkles.
Decorate a rattan peacock chair with flowers for the mom-to-be to take her seat at the head of the baby shower table.
Give your guests adorable unicorn-inspired party favors. Whether they are colorful candies or personalized tote bags, they'll adore a whimsical gift from your sweet baby shower.
Small unicorns will effortlessly bring your party to life. All you have to do is buy unicorn toy figurines in bulk and spray paint them metallic gold. Done and done.
Cake pops are a baby shower must, and unicorn-themed ones are even better. Simply sprinkle the cake pops with rainbow sprinkles or edible glitter.