Hosting a Sprinkle Themed Baby Sprinkle
When I first decided I wanted to start a blog/business, I realized that I needed to have quality photos of my work. So, I started planning various events to show off some content. It just so happened that my dear friend, Haley, was due for a baby sprinkle. Perfect timing! When I am the host (of a baby shower, bridal shower, etc.), I want to make sure that the event turns out to be what the guest of honor is expecting, but then add my own personal touches and surprises to make it extra special. Haley wanted a sprinkle with no men and no kids so… DONE!
I created the invitations on www.punchbowl.com. All I needed from Haley was guests’ names and phone numbers/email addresses and the online invitations could be sent. SO easy! Punchbowl has so many features I love, including an app that sends you a notification when someone RSVPs. They have so many relevant and adorable designs, but if you happen to want to use something of your own, you can do that too.
When I start my planning process, I always create a google doc and share it with all the other hosts. I was the solo host for this one, but of course still created the google doc. This helps me organize all my ideas; I don’t want to forget anything! The 1 page document becomes a 2 page document, then a 3 page… and so on. Since this was my first official event that I’d use as professional content, it became a super long and detailed doc! Stay tuned for a future blog post on how to plan/organize your event!
I am OBSESSED with themes (you probably already knew that). Haley and I decided on a “sprinkle” theme. She and her husband are waiting until the baby is born to find out the gender, so the shower was gender neutral. 12 women RSVP’d yes, and amazingly, I own 12 sets of Kate Spade china, so I pulled it out of the china cabinet. I did various layouts the week leading to the sprinkle – so many beautiful options! Oomph-lala!
What’s on the table? Kate Spade China, Kate Spade plastic water glasses and water pitcher, Disposable “oh baby” napkins - Amazon, Table Runner - Amazon, Placemats - Amazon, Name Card Holders - Amazon, Cupcakes were catered from our local Hy-Vee. Notice how the plates aren’t necessarily “sprinkles,” however they are polka dots, which go super well with the theme. Last minute, I added champagne flutes filled with sprinkles and put them on both sides of the flower centerpiece. Free, cute, and match the theme perfectly!
The mom-to-be was gracious enough to purchase the gifts for the games. I had a diaper raffle, as well as baby bingo, celebrity baby names, and how well do you know the mom-to-be. The guests also could participate in tearing off the length of streamer that is as big as mom is around — the length closest to mom’s belly-size won a prize! I found these sprinkle-themed games on Etsy; they were editable via Corjl, another great website for personalization!
Guests at events want to feel included in the event. Name cards are a simple, inexpensive, yet personal touch to throw in. You can even do them last minute! I just had mine printed on “wallet”-size photos and delivered from Walmart.com.
My husband made this when my daughter turned 1! We have used it several times. I love how this donut wall is re-usable and is an absolute crowd please every time! OOMPH much? YES!
Catered ciabatta sandwiches and fruit platter — Sometimes I make all the food myself; sometimes I order all the food. It completely depends on the vibe of the event, how much time I have, how many guests will attend, plus so much more. There are no rules except for one: Making sure there is enough for everyone to enjoy! PRO TIP: If you are hosting, pick something that would be great as leftovers for yourself or the guest of honor!
I had a collab with a friend who made a sprinkle theme treat board and it was an absolute hit! Thank you Kendra with The Boardeaux Blonde! Gorgeous! She included confetti dip - perfect for pretzels and fruit. Also, chocolate hummus (covered in sprinkles). AMAZING! It was absolutely stunning and equally as tasty. One guest commented, “I don’t even like Kit-Kats but I love these Kit-Kats.” (LOL).
OOMPH-lala!
Sprinkles for guests to take home as a THANK YOU for coming! Simple and inexpensive touch that leave with the guest and are absolutely perfectly-themed. Guests love a good favor that they can actually use at some point. Is it just me, or sometimes do favors go straight into the trash? Hopefully not these, lol.
The baby sprinkle turned out super successful! I loved planning and hosting it. Maybe (hopefully) some of my ideas will inspire other planners and/or hosts for future events!