Are you planning a baby shower for your beary special one?
Through my experience I understand how exciting planning a baby shower can be although it might also seem slightly stressful.
That’s why I have created this guide loaded with We Can Bearly Wait Bear Baby Shower Ideas to ease off some stress and help you plan everything from color scheme, invitation, decor ideas, food, dessert, games to favors.
I’m excited to share with you all the things I’ve learned about planning this theme along with the fun ideas that I’ve imagined!
Grab your favorite tea or some “beary” lemonade and settle in as we explore 30+ bear-themed baby shower ideas.
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Color Scheme Ideas
Your color selection sets the entire event’s tone, the mood and unifies the celebration’s aesthetic. The “We Can Bearly Wait” shower offers several delightful color palettes for selection. Here are five of them:
Classic Neutral Bears
The combination of soft browns with creamy whites and cozy beiges establishes a warm teddy bear atmosphere. Use small amounts of gold or silver accents to create a delicate shimmer. This theme maintains its appeal across time and works well for both genders.
Sweet Pink Bears
Welcoming a baby girl? Select blush tones along with rose and soft pink shades to combine with warm brown elements and ivory for a feminine color palette. This design is softly pretty without excessive frills and you will adore it.
Little Blue Bears
When selecting colors for a boy’s theme choose between soft blues and dusty denim shades with navy accents for perfect appeal. Freshen up the classic baby blue palette by pairing it with creams and light browns.
Woodland Adventure Bears
One of my personal faves! Use forest greens and rich browns along with deep reds and burnt oranges to create a natural fall shower theme.
For winter event decor use silver elements alongside snowy white tones and rustic pine decorations.
Achieve an outdoorsy cabin-in-the-woods look with burlap materials, twine elements, wood textures along with pinecone decorations.
Honeycomb & Sunshine
Use cheerful yellows together with soft golds and warm orange hues to create a honey bear theme. A combination of bright colors and joyous energy makes this theme ideal for daytime showers in spring or summer.
Invitation
Your invitation is the very first sneak peak your guests get and what they can expect the shower party. So let’s create something adorable!
- Wording is Key: Of course, the invitation should feature the signature phrase “We Can Bearly Wait!” Some cute wording options:
We Can Bearly Wait to Celebrate [Parents’ Names] and Their Little Cub!
Celebrate with us at the ‘We Can Bearly Wait’ Baby Shower for [Mama-to-Be’s Name] - Beary Cute Graphics: Search for invitations that show adorable bears through various images like sleeping bears and bears with balloons as well as bears with honey pots or bear paw prints.
- Playful Fonts: Combine a playful script typeface with modern clean lettering. Think soft and friendly — nothing too stiff. Your chosen font must align with your theme which can range from elegant and forest-inspired to joyful and playful.
- Don’t Forget the Details: Ensure that every detail stands out prominently: date, time, location, RSVP details, and registry information.
If you want to be more creative, you can opt for:
- Die-Cut Invites: Bear- and honey pot-shaped invitations stand out as particularly unique and unforgettable choices.
- Photo Invites: Include an adorable photograph of the couple expecting their baby and have them hold a teddy bear.
- Interactive Elements: A small scratch-off area to discover the baby’s gender can add excitement to your invitation.
- Digital Delights: Online platforms provide animated and interactive “We Can Bearly Wait” invitations for digital users.
Welcome Sign + Entrance: A Warm Bear Hug for Guests
Your guests should feel immediately welcomed through a decorated entrance and a themed welcome sign.
Welcome Sign Charm: “Welcome to Our Beary Special Celebration!” or “The [Last Name] Little Cub is Almost Here! We Can Bearly Wait!” on your welcome sign is a must.
You can get a wooden sign, a chalkboard sign, or print a design on foam board. Decorate it with some faux greenery, balloons, or even attach a small teddy bear.
Entrance Decor: Frame the entrance with a balloon arch in your theme colors, perhaps with some bear-shaped balloons. Place large plush bears on either side of the doorway.
Another option is to display a banner that reads “Oh Baby!” If the baby’s name has been revealed hang a banner with that name.
Paw Print Path: You can add an adorable detail by making a trail of bear paw prints from the entrance to the main party space. Use cardstock paw shapes or temporary spray chalk for outdoor events.
For more Unique Entrance, take a look at these ideas:
Faux Woodland Archway: Create an archway using branches or faux greenery and weave in string lights for a magical feel. Hang small bear cutouts or honeycombs from the branches.
Balloon Bear: Use different sized balloons in brown or beige to create a large balloon bear near the entrance. This is a fantastic photo opportunity!
Stacked Gift Boxes: Stack gift boxes wrapped in themed paper and tie them with ribbons. Place a teddy bear on top and a welcome sign leaning against them.
Decor Ideas for We Can Bearly Wait Baby Shower
Spread the bearly love all over the venue with these decor elements.
There are plenty of decor elements readily available on online marketplace like Amazon etc. that matches the bear theme. Few of common decor ideas are:
Banners and Garlands: Hang “We Can Bearly Wait,” “Oh Baby,” or the baby’s name banners throughout the entire venue. Hang string garlands that display bear shapes next to honey pots and tiny baby clothes cutouts.
Balloons, Balloons, Balloons! Available balloon options include designs of bears and paw prints as well as clear balloons which contain bear-shaped confetti inside.
A balloon arch or several balloon bouquets attached with thematic ribbons make a big impact.
Fabric and Texture: Tablecloths and runners should match your chosen color scheme. Bring in textures such as burlap and faux fur or wood grain patterns to achieve a cozy bear ambiance.
Themed Signage: Use small signs for each station with “Sweet Like Honey” by the dessert table, “Beary Good Eats” for food selections, “Honey Pot Drinks” near the beverage station and “Advice for the Parents-to-Be” by the guest activity station.
Lighting: Use soft lighting that matches the theme for evening showers or just to add dreamy feel to the whole celebration. You can also use lanterns to the woodland theme.
For more unique decor check out these ideas:
Floating Balloon Bears: Fill clear balloons with helium gas and then fasten small teddy bears beneath them or just use a thin decorated rod and balloons on top and place teddy at the bottom for a floating appearance.
Honey Pot Displays: Place honey pots of varying sizes (which you can purchase as ceramic or glass) and fill them with honey or honey sticks or leave them empty as decorative props.
Tree Branch Accents: If you’re going for a woodland theme, bring in some clean, dry branches and arrange them in vases. Hang small paper bears or lanterns from the branches.
Faux Fur Throws and Pillows: Using faux fur throws or neutral-colored pillows on your seating areas will create the ultimate cozy bear cave atmosphere.
Themed Cutouts: Place bear, honey pot, and paw print cutouts of different sizes throughout the space by attaching them to walls and tables or suspending them from the ceiling.
We Can Bearly Wait Centerpiece Ideas
Your centerpieces attract attention and support your event theme. The following ideas will help you make your centerpieces truly exceptional:
Teddy Bear Bouquets: Replace traditional floral bouquets with an assortment of plush teddy bears of varying sizes displayed in a basket or rustic container or stand. You can use faux flowers or greenery to add the natural habitat feel.
Honeycomb and Floral Arrangements: Combine fresh flowers in your theme colors with honeycomb-patterned picks or small faux honeycombs. Arrange them in a vase wrapped in burlap or twine.
Stacked Book Centerpieces: Stack a few vintage-looking books and place a small teddy bear sitting on top. Wrap the books together using either a ribbon or twine.
Bear Terrariums: Create miniature terrariums in glass jars or containers using small bear figurines, faux moss, tiny trees, and pebbles.
Balloon and Bear Displays: Combine a few balloons in your theme colors with a weighted teddy bear at the base.
DIY Diaper Cake with a Bear Topper: A small, themed diaper cake can also serve as a centerpiece. Decorate it with ribbons, bear cutouts, and top it with a cute teddy bear.
For Unique Centerpiece Twists, check these suggestions:
- Edible Centerpieces: Fill clear jars with bear-themed candies like gummy bears, teddy grahams and add a few bear-shaped cookie pops sticking out.
- Personalized Photo Displays: Use photo holders to display pictures of the parents-to-be (maybe even their baby pictures!) and use small bear figurines or accents around the photos.
- Seasonal Bear Scenes: Adapt your centerpiece to the season. For a fall shower, use mini pumpkins and fall leaves with bears. For a winter shower, use faux snow, pinecones, and miniature evergreen trees.
We Can Bearly Wait Baby Shower Cake + Dessert Table
The cake and dessert table undoubtedly stand out as main attractions during the shower.
Design your cake and dessert table to be both delicious and visually stunning according to your theme. Work with a professional baker to design a cake that matches the “I Can Bearly Wait” concept.
Teddy Bear Cake: This cake is the perfect centerpiece, a soft teddy bear or a detailed fondant bear will immediately bring your theme to life.
Honeycomb Cake: The cake’s sides and top can have hexagonal patterns created by piping frosting which is then filled with a slightly different yellow or gold shade.
The effect of yellow or gold frosting dripping down the sides creates a honey-like appearance.
Woodland Scene Cake: A woodland-themed bear cake becomes a storytelling masterpiece. A multi-tiered cake shows the best results for forest scenes when each tier stands for a different forest section.
For the bottom tier of the cake use edible “dirt” made from crushed Oreos or graham crackers alongside edible moss created from tinted shredded coconut or crumbled cake.
Simple with Themed Topper: A plain frosted cake achieves stunning results when paired with an eye-catching themed topper.
A beautifully smooth buttercream finish looks stunning while a rustic textured frosting adds character.
Complete the cake’s appearance by placing several adorable bear figurines beside the topper whether they are edible fondant bears or small toy bears that double as keepsakes.
Bear Themed Baby Shower Food Ideas
The Dessert Table Spread: The main cake is complemented by a dessert table showcasing various themed treats which provides guests with multiple choices.
It will also add to the visual appeal of your “I Can Bearly Wait” shower.
“Beary” Cupcakes: Cupcakes remain popular dessert choices because they can be easily adapted to match any theme.
Use frosting colors that align with your color scheme to decorate the cupcakes (brown, white, pink, blue, yellow).
And decorate cupcakes with bear-shaped frosting, bear toppers, or mini teddy grahams.
Bear-Shaped Cookies: Sugar cookies shaped like bears or decorated as paw prints and honey pots is a must.
You can apply a basic glaze for decoration or use royal icing for detailed additions.
“Honey Pot” Cakepops: You can easily create themed versions of cakepops in the shape of honey pot which serve as small treats.
Create a “honey drip” effect by drizzling leftover candy melts down the sides.
Rice Krispie Treat Bears: This homemade treat is both simple and enjoyable to make!
Shape the mixture into bears by pressing it through a bear-shaped cookie cutter or forming it by hand into bear-like figures when its still flexible.
Chocolate Covered “Bear” Pretzels: Chocolate-covered pretzel rods deliver a delicious combination of sweetness and saltiness.
By standing them up in a jar or container they look like a bundle of “bear sticks” or “logs.”
Gummy Bears: This treat remains the easiest for a theme yet delivers effective visual impact with its bright colors!
Put bowls filled with colorful gummy bears onto the dessert table.
“Berry” Parfaits: Clear glasses or jars display parfaits beautifully for a fresher dessert choice.
Start with a layer of vanilla yogurt or a complementary flavored yogurt followed by granola for texture and finish with fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
Themed Candy Bar: Select color-coordinated candies that match your theme palette (browns, yellows, whites, pinks, blues) and add some bear-themed sweets to the mix.
Offer themed scoops and small bags or boxes for guests to fill with candy.
By arranging tiered stands and bowls with different heights alongside platters you can make your display visually captivating. Place themed signs and bear figurines along with additional decorative elements on the table.
Beary Baby Shower Games
Hosting games during your event helps guests connect and brings laughter to your celebration. Pick games that match both your event theme and the energy level of your guests.
“The Price is Right” (Baby Edition): Collect different typical baby products like diapers and wipes along with a onesie and baby powder for the game and have guests guess the total cost.
The participant whose estimate is nearest to the real price without exceeding it will be declaared the winner.
“Guess How Many Teddy Grahams”: A classic for a reason! Fill a large jar with teddy grahams and have guests write down their guess. The closest wins!
“Dirty Diaper” (Chocolate Bar Game): Melt different types of chocolate bars in diapers (newborn size, of course!). Guests have to “sniff” and “examine” the contents to guess which chocolate bar is in each diaper.
Write down the chocolate bar names on a sheet for guests to choose from.
It sounds a little gross, but it’s always hilarious!
Baby Bingo (Themed): Create baby themed bingo cards with baby items. Add bear-related elements such as “teddy bear,” “honey pot,” or “paw print” squares.
“Wishes for Baby Bear”: Use cards with prompts such as “I hope you love…,” “I hope you learn…,” “I hope you inherit…” and “Your parents can’t wait to…” to let guests write well wishes and advice for both the baby and parents.
“Baby Animal Match”: Guests can enjoy a game that asks them to find matches between adult animal names and their baby names like “Bear – Cub” in the list!
Onesie or Bib Decorating Station: Guests can personalize plain onesies or bibs with fabric markers, paint or iron-on transfers in this creative decorating station for the baby.
“Don’t Say Baby!” with a Twist: Every guest should receive either a clothespin or a pin shaped like a bear. If someone uses the word “baby,” another guest earns the right to take their pin.
Victory goes to the participant who collects the highest number of pins.
You can make the game more interesting by adding another forbidden word such as “cub” or “honey” to the mix.
Also check out these unique game ideas:
“Pin the Bow/Bowtie on the Bear”: A baby shower version of “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.” Print a large picture of a bear and have guests, blindfolded, try to pin a paper bow (for a girl) or bowtie (for a boy) in the correct spot.
“Beary” Baby Charades or Pictionary: Play classic charades or Pictionary but with baby-themed words or phrases that can be acted out or drawn.
“Guess the Baby’s First Word” (Bear Edition): Have guests write down their prediction for the baby’s first word, encouraging them to think of bear-related words (mama, dada, honey, bear!).
Perfect We Can Bearly Wait Baby Shower Favors
Send your guests home with a little something to remember the special day and thank them for celebrating the parents-to-be and their little arrival.
Mini Honey Jars: This is a classic and perfectly themed favor. Find small jars and fill them with local honey. Add a tag that says “Thank You for Showering Our Little Bear!” or “Sweet Thanks from the [Last Name]s!”
Bear-Themed Lip Balm or Hand Cream: Small, travel-sized lip balm or hand cream with a custom label that says “Beary Sweet” or “Thanks for Bee-ing Here.”
S’mores Kits (Woodland Theme): Put together small bags with graham crackers, marshmallows, and a mini chocolate bar for guests to make s’mores at home.
Bear-Shaped Cookie Cutters: A practical and themed favor that guests can use in their own kitchens. Tie a ribbon around it with a thank-you tag.
Small Bags of Teddy Grahams: A simple and sweet treat to send guests home with. Package them in themed bags or tie them with a themed ribbon.
Seed Packets (Woodland Theme): Packets of wildflower or forget-me-not seeds with a tag that says “Watch Love Grow!” or “From Our Den to Yours.”
Personalized Hershey’s Kisses: Order Hershey’s Kisses with custom labels that say “We Can Bearly Wait!” or the baby’s name and due date.
Creative Favor Packaging:
Burlap Bags: Small burlap bags tied with twine give a rustic, woodland feel.
Themed Treat Boxes: Use small boxes in your color scheme and decorate them with bear stickers or paw prints.
Miniature Honeycomb Boxes: Small boxes shaped or decorated like honeycombs.
Wrapping Up
Organizing an “I Can Bearly Wait” baby shower demands a lot of effort but brings great satisfaction!
Each element of your shower from the first paw print on the invite to the final sweet treat will express everyone’s shared love for their upcoming little bear.
Remember to soak in the moments.
Capture photos and share laughter with your guests and make sure to enjoy this joyous celebration.
Congratulations to the soon-to-be parents and best wishes for your hosting!
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