Remember this spring baby shower I hosted for a dear friend a while back? Well that mom-to-be recently helped host a baby shower for her little sister and I have to share it with you. Kenzi (the new mom-to-be) is a country girl at heart and they wanted to make the shower feel put together but relaxed. I think they accomplished that perfectly. Take a look at this western baby shower!
A homemade burlap banner, old wagon wheel and hay bales offered a casual place for guests to sit and relax in the shade.
Did you know you can often rent hay bales from a local feed store or farm? Hay bale seating is such an easy and fun idea!
What To Serve At A Western Baby Shower
There was nothing fussy about the food and beverages at this baby shower. Sweet tea, lemonade and good ole' BBQ! Here are some ideas on what food and drinks you can serve:
- Sweet Tea
- Lemonade
- Chicken Tenders (easier to eat than fried chicken!)
- Mac n cheese served in individual cups
- BBQ foods on toothpicks (like mini sausages)
- ¼ sizes of corn on the cob
- Potato salad
- Macaroni Salad
- Skewered fruit like watermelon and grapes
Centerpieces were made of sunflowers gathered from the local farmers' market and placed in mason jars. Other jars hung on iron garden hooks throughout the space and were filled with other yellow wildflowers.
All the little country details made this outdoor space come together.
You might also find some inspiration in this Cowgirl Birthday Party.
Placemats were simple–coordinating scrapbook paper (This is my go-to idea! Take a peek at the DIY paper placemat post from a couple of years back). With simple twine used to tie up the napkins and cutlery.
Remember the wagon wheel? Guests filled out little wishing cards for mom and baby and pinned then to the wheel. Such a cute idea!
As guests left, they were sent on "Happy Trails" with a mason jar filled with homemade trail mix. The perfect touch to this thoughtful western baby shower!
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Debbie Beam says
Where did you get the wish cards for the baby? Did you down load them?
Emily Baker says
Hi there could you tell me where I could get the wording for the wishes for baby and the info for the happy trails sticker have my baby shower coming up and would love to use your idea? Perfect no fuss baby shower.
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Diana says
Where can i find the sticker for the Happy Trails Mix?? And the Wishing Cards.
Thanks Diana
Tricia says
Love this idea! I would also know where to buy the Happy Trails label & the recipe for the trail mix!!
raeann says
ohmigosh - that happy trails idea is so dang cute! gonna have to bookmark this!
Jamie Tatum says
How adorable! We would LOVE to feature this on our blog if you wouldn't mind. We would of course give you credit and link bakc to you.
Girls Pamper Parties says
How cute. I would love to be able to get bails of hay to use at my parties... i never know where to go. Such a lovely idea.
chelsea says
Im planning my sisters baby shower and am going with this theme. I wanted to know where you got what wagon wheel if at all possible? thanks in advance!
Jeannette says
Curious to find out where you found the pattern for the stickers on the mason jars for the "Happy Trails" trail mix. Too cute!
Festive Party Girl - Angie says
What a fun shower theme. It looks so relaxing and nice. I love the Happy Trails party favors in the Mason jars.
Vicki says
LOVE this idea of the "Wishes for Baby Kayden"
Do you have a closer picture of the card your guests filled out?
Your Hostess says
@Colleen - to make the hanging mason jars just wrap thin wire around the mouth of the jar (can get at hardware store). Then the black hooks are from the garden section of the hardware store. Super simple! They also look great in the evening with candles. Check out this wedding where I used them: https://thoughtfullysimple.com/rustic-fall-wedding/
Lissa (Bellenza) says
Love all the decorating tips and tricks (like the scrapbook paper place mats)...and the great "ambiance" provided by the wagon wheel (though where would you find something like that?)! The sunny florals are such charmers, too!
colleen says
gosh, this is adorable! do you know what she used for the hanging mason jars? i want to use that in my wedding next month :)