Carnival Themed Baby Shower

My friend Nicole and I just threw a baby shower for our dear pal Courtney. She is using the circus bedding from Pottery Barn Kids so we decided to go with a circus/carnival theme for her shower. It was a hit and I think it would be super cute for a child's birthday party too. Here are all the details:

Invitations
Invitations were done with a circus graphic of an elephant and clown and a circus font for key words. A gromet and ribbon were used on one end and the invitation was inserted into an old-school popcorn bag, then mailed in a clear cellophane envelope with a cute address label. Everyone loved them.

Appetizers

Fresh popped popcorn (made by my husband who makes the best popcorn on earth)

Caramel corn

Cheese plate

Lunch

Chinese take-out boxes in primary colors filled with a baguette sandwich and a pickle, individually wrapped and tied with bright colored ribbon. A delicious salad was served as a side, along with chips.

Beverages

Root beer, sparkling lemonade, blood orange Italian soda, sparkling water, white wine

Dessert

Trophy cupcakes with vanilla frosting, bright sprinkles and animal crackers on top

Favors

Candy bar inspired by Amy Atlas Events. We used the leftover popcorn bags from the invitations and everyone helped themselves.

Decor

Balloons and homemade garland in primary colors

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For shits & giggles

Nicole and I greeted guests in clown hats doing funny little clown jigs with carnival music playing loudly (maybe the best part!)

Messy House?

To keep people from going upstairs we hung this little sign saying "Ride Temporarily Closed". That way I didn't have to clean the whole house before the party. Genius Nicole!

Courtney...

Our adorable guest of honor.

Nicole - We made a good team! Thanks for all your hard work and creativity!!!