DIY Baby Shower Decorations That Look Professional

DIY decorations can save hundreds of dollars — if they're done well. Here are decorations you can make yourself that actually look professional.

Balloon Garland

Cost: $20–30 | Time: 60–90 minutes

Buy a balloon garland kit on Amazon with coordinating colors. Inflate balloons to varying sizes, thread onto the strip, and add greenery. Hang over the gift table or dessert station. This creates a huge visual impact for minimal cost.

Flower Arrangements

Cost: $25–40 | Time: 30 minutes

Buy 4–5 Trader Joe's bouquets ($5–8 each). Trim stems, split into smaller arrangements, and put in mason jars or simple vases. Add ribbon around the jars. This beats $60 florist arrangements and looks just as good.

Printable Banners and Signs

Cost: $5–15 | Time: 20 minutes

Buy printable templates on Etsy ($3–8), print at home or FedEx on cardstock, cut and string together. Make signs like "Oh Baby," "Welcome," or a custom name banner.

Photo Display

Cost: $10–20 | Time: 15 minutes

String twine or ribbon across a wall, clip baby photos of the parents with mini clothespins. Guests love seeing baby versions of people they know. Add a sign: "From bump to baby."

Table Centerpieces

Cost: $3–5 each table | Time: 10 min per table

Options:

• Books stacked with flowers on top
• Mason jars with floating candles and baby's breath
• Small potted succulents (doubles as favors)
• Vintage baby bottles filled with flowers

Backdrop for Photos

Cost: $15–30 | Time: 45 minutes

Hang a white sheet or fabric backdrop, add tissue paper pom-poms or paper flowers. Or use a balloon garland as the backdrop. Designate this as the photo area.