Center of Attention: 12 Ways to Add Interest to Your Baby Shower Table

Mercury glass vases make for elegant containers that have the added bonus of reflecting light. At this sweet animal-themed shower, the floral arrangements were kept soft and simple.

At a Goodnight Moon-themed shower, tiered cake stands put the book itself, and other props, front and center.

When the guest of honor is also the owner of Georgetown Cupcakes, of course some over-the-top cupcake decor is in order. At Katherine Kallinis Berman's elegant rooftop shower, a floating "rubber ducky" made of 2,500 mini cupcakes was the center of attention (next to the mom-to-be, of course).

At this elegant all-white shower, a lamb rocking toy served as the table's (adorable) focal point and was accented by bouquets of delicate baby's breath. The best thing about the little lamb? He'll have a whole new life after the shower as a toy for the baby-on-the-way.

Proof that you needn't spend a fortune on elaborate flower arrangements was at this high tea baby shower, where the addition of a wreath of roses turned a wooden goose decoy into an elegant piece of table decor.

"I created a bunch of DIY projects in these colors, but my favorite was partially dipping baby food jars in mint craft paint as a floral arrangement for each place setting," Becca Gorski of Cake Events says. "It was a super easy project and saved me from having to purchase expensive floral arrangements."

All of the decor, china, and food at this elegant outdoor tea party shower came from the mom-to-be and her friends and family. A delicate lace runner adds to the vintage flea market vibe.

For an elegant lavender shower, Paula Biggs of Frog Prince Paperie went for a natural look. "Bundles of lavender served as centerpieces on cutwork lace tablecloths with personalized ribbon tying the napkin rings. A sprig of baby’s breath was a simple yet elegant finish. Each guest had a lavender and lemon salt scrub at their place setting to take home as a favor," she said.