An UP-themed baby shower is a perfect way to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a little one while paying homage to the beloved Pixar film. The whimsical and adventurous spirit of UP, with its colorful balloons, charming characters, and heartwarming story, provides endless inspiration for a memorable and fun-filled baby shower event. Here are some fabulous ideas to help you plan an unforgettable “Adventure Awaits” baby shower.
UP-themed Baby Shower Invitation
Set the tone for your UP-themed baby shower with invitations that capture the essence of adventure and exploration. Choose designs featuring the iconic house with balloons, a globe, or vintage-style travel elements. Use a color palette of vibrant blues, reds, yellows, and greens to reflect the movie’s lively aesthetic. Fun phrases like “Adventure Awaits!” or “Come Fly With Us!” can add a playful touch. For an extra special touch, consider including a small balloon charm or a map with each invitation.
UP-themed Baby Shower Decorations
Transform your venue into a whimsical and adventurous setting reminiscent of the movie UP.
Welcome Sign
Greet guests with a charming “Adventure Awaits” sign featuring the UP house with colorful balloons. Add a backdrop of clouds and a blue sky to enhance the effect.
Balloon Decorations
Balloons are a must for this baby shower theme. Use clusters of multicolored balloons throughout the space, including a large balloon arch at the entrance or above the dessert table. Consider using helium balloons to create the illusion of floating balloons just like in the movie.
Photo Booth
Set up a photo booth area with a backdrop of the UP house and balloons. Provide fun props like pilot hats, explorer gear, and Carl and Ellie’s adventure book for guests to use.
Centerpieces
Create table centerpieces using miniature versions of the UP house with balloons attached. Alternatively, use globes, vintage suitcases, and travel-themed items like compasses and maps to evoke a sense of adventure.
Banners and Signs
Hang banners with phrases from the movie, such as “Adventure is Out There!” and “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” Add directional signs pointing to fictional places like Paradise Falls and the Hundred Acre Wood.
UP-themed Dessert Table
Create a show-stopping dessert table that ties together all the elements of your UP-themed baby shower. Feature a stunning cake decorated with fondant balloons, the UP house, and clouds. Surround the cake with an array of themed desserts.
Balloon Cake Pops
Cake pops decorated to look like colorful balloons.
Adventure Cupcakes
Cupcakes topped with edible balloon decorations or mini adventure-themed toppers.
Hot Air Balloon Cookies
Sugar cookies decorated with icing to resemble hot air balloons.
Display the desserts on tiered stands and platters, accented with vintage suitcases, globes, and maps to create a cohesive and visually appealing setup.
UP-themed Baby Shower Food & Drinks
Delight your guests with a selection of delicious baby shower treats and refreshments inspired by the movie UP.
Adventure Snacks
Serve a variety of finger foods that are easy to eat while mingling. Consider mini sandwiches, fruit skewers, and cheese and cracker platters.
Carl’s Favorite
Include dishes that pay homage to Carl’s love for adventure, such as “Explorer’s Trail Mix” with nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate pieces.
Ellie’s Sweets
Offer an array of sweets like cupcakes topped with edible balloon decorations, cookies shaped like the UP house, and a cake adorned with colorful balloons and clouds.
Beverages
Serve drinks in mason jars or travel-themed cups with fun straws. Offer a mix of juices, lemonade, and a signature mocktail named “Paradise Falls Punch.”
UP-themed Baby Shower Games
Keep your guests entertained with fun, UP-themed baby shower activities and games that add a touch of adventure to the celebration.
Adventure Map
Create a large map where guests can mark places they think the baby will travel to one day. Provide stickers or markers for guests to use.
Balloon Pop Game
Fill balloons with small prizes or messages and have guests pop them to see what they get. This can be a fun and exciting activity for all ages.
Baby Predictions and Advice Cards
Have guests fill out cards with their predictions for the baby’s arrival and their best advice for the parents-to-be. Decorate the cards with UP-themed designs for a special touch.
Storytime Corner
Set up a cozy corner with blankets and pillows where guests can relax and read UP-themed stories or other children’s books to each other or to any children attending the shower.
UP-themed Baby Shower Favors
Send your guests home with thoughtful and charming UP-themed baby shower favors to remember the special day. Here are some ideas:
Miniature Hot Air Balloons
Give each guest a small hot air balloon ornament or keychain as a keepsake.
Adventure Journals
Provide guests with small journals where they can write down their own adventures. Personalize the covers with a quote from the movie or a cute UP-themed design.
Carl and Ellie’s Adventure Book
Offer guests a small scrapbook or photo album inspired by Carl and Ellie’s adventure book, where they can document their own journeys.
Custom Travel Tags
Give guests personalized luggage tags with their names and an UP-themed design, perfect for their future adventures.
