Throw a Family-Friendly Baby-Q Shower

The retro Airstream trailer set the stage for this backyard barbecue shower, providing a cool backdrop for the festivities. Daniela Lukomski of Austin Styled decided to use the quaint trailer as a motif for the event. "The Airsteam really tied everything together for our BabyQ party," she says. "If you don't have access to something like this, you can always create a backdrop that sets the tone for your event — €”like a desert landscape, a big red barn or countryside using a photo printed on large canvas. This way it can also double as a backdrop for a photobooth!"

Guests got their first glimpse of the fun motif with this adorable invite, designed and cut to mimic the classic vehicle. The invitation provided all the necessary information while giving everyone an idea of the laid-back fun to come. Opt for simple cardstock to convey the casual vibe. A sweet gingham bow adds a bit of color and dimension. Click here to download the invite design.

Crafty cardboard cutouts are coated in chalkboard paint to create the fun and inviting signs to placed around the party. This one is hung on a burlap-and-gingham-covered side table near one of the guest seating areas.

As delightful as the real thing (but a lot more useful for the parents-to-be), these charming "cupcakes" are crafted with baby socks and onesies. The party host sent instructions to guests who wanted to make the adorable "cakes" to bring to the event and set out as decor throughout the day. Later, they were packed up for the parents to take home. Get the surprisingly simple, step-by-step tutorial here.