Bee Themed Baby Shower Ideas: 15 Sweet Ways to Celebrate Your Little Honey

Oh my goodness, can we talk about how absolutely adorable bee-themed baby showers are?

I recently helped my best friend plan one, and let me tell you—watching guests walk in and immediately smile at all the sweet little bee decorations was pure magic.

There’s something about those cheerful yellow and black stripes combined with honeycomb patterns that just radiates happiness and warmth.

If you’re planning a baby shower and want a theme that’s charming without being overly cutesy, works beautifully for any gender, and gives you endless creative possibilities, you’ve found your perfect match.

Bee themes bring together nature, sweetness, and that wonderful “busy as a bee” energy that perfectly captures what parenthood is all about. Plus, who can resist puns like “What will it bee?” or “Mommy-to-bee”? (I certainly can’t!)

I’m going to walk you through 15 bee-licious ideas that’ll transform your celebration into the sweetest gathering ever.

Whether you’re working with a tight budget or going all out, these ideas are totally doable and genuinely delightful.

1. Golden Honeycomb Backdrop

Picture this: your guests walk into a space transformed by a stunning honeycomb backdrop in shades of gold, yellow, and cream. I’ve seen this done with everything from elaborate balloon installations to simple paper cutouts, and it never fails to become everyone’s favorite photo spot.

Image Prompt: A beautiful golden honeycomb balloon backdrop with hexagonal shapes in varying shades of yellow, gold, and cream. Include black accent balloons forming bee stripes. Show a small table in front with a “Mommy-to-Bee” sign, some potted sunflowers, and a basket of bee-themed props for photos. Warm, natural lighting creating a glowing, cheerful atmosphere perfect for a baby shower celebration.

How to Do It

• Purchase or create hexagonal decorations in graduated gold tones—you can find honeycomb tissue paper decorations for about $15-25 online
• Arrange them in a clustered pattern on the wall, mixing sizes from 8 inches to 16 inches for visual interest
• Add dimension with black streamers creating bee stripe accents across the display
• Include 3D paper bees (DIY or purchased for $10-15) hovering around the honeycomb
• Set up a small props table in front with bee antennae headbands, sunflower bouquets, and signs
• Time needed: About 2 hours for setup
• Pro tip: Use command strips instead of tape so you don’t damage walls, and save the decorations for the nursery afterward!

2. “What Will It Bee?” Gender Reveal Integration

If the parents-to-be haven’t announced the gender yet, a bee theme is absolutely perfect for incorporating a reveal! I watched one creative mom fill a giant honeycomb piñata with either pink or blue confetti—the suspense had everyone on the edge of their seats.

Image Prompt: A large hexagonal piñata designed to look like a golden honeycomb, hanging from a tree branch outdoors or a ceiling hook indoors. Show the expectant mother holding a decorated stick with black and yellow ribbons. Include excited guests gathered around in anticipation, with decorative bees dangling nearby. Bright, joyful atmosphere with yellow and black balloons framing the scene.

How to Do It

• Create or purchase a hexagonal piñata (DIY cardboard version costs about $10 in materials, or buy one for $30-40)
• Fill it with colored confetti, candies, and small bee toys that match the baby’s gender
• Decorate the piñata exterior with honeycomb patterns using yellow and gold tissue paper
• Prepare the reveal moment with a countdown and perhaps a “He or She, What Will It Bee?” sign
• Alternative option: Use a “gender reveal cake” decorated like a beehive with colored filling inside
• Have cameras ready from multiple angles—you’ll want to capture everyone’s reactions
• Budget: $25-50 depending on whether you DIY or purchase
• Pro tip: If you’re outdoors, have a backup indoor plan in case of windy weather that might blow the confetti away before anyone sees it!

3. Sweet-as-Honey Dessert Table

Here’s where you can really let your creativity shine! A bee-themed dessert table is like edible art, and honestly, it’s what guests remember most. I’m talking honeycomb cookies, bee cake pops, golden cupcakes with little fondant bees, and a stunning centerpiece cake.

Image Prompt: An elegant dessert table with a three-tiered white cake decorated with fondant bees, honeycomb patterns, and edible gold details. Surround it with golden cupcakes topped with tiny bee picks, hexagonal sugar cookies with royal icing, honey dipper stirrers in glass jars, and bee-shaped macarons. Include small wooden crates as risers, fresh sunflowers in mason jars, and a “Sweet as Can Bee” banner. Warm lighting highlighting the golden tones.

How to Do It

• Plan your centerpiece cake first—a simple two or three-tier design with smooth buttercream and bee decorations runs $75-150 from a bakery
• Add variety with cupcakes ($2-3 each) topped with honeycomb-pattern liners and bee cupcake picks
• Include hexagonal cookies decorated with royal icing in honeycomb patterns (about $3-4 per dozen if homemade)
• Create height variation using wooden crates, cake stands, or books wrapped in yellow fabric
• Don’t forget a signature drink! Honey lemonade or “bee-lini” cocktails with honey simple syrup
• Use fresh flowers like sunflowers or yellow roses as natural accents between dessert platters
• Display time: Allow 1-2 hours to set everything up beautifully
• Pro tip: Label each dessert with cute tags like “Bee-utiful Brownies” or “Honeycomb Heaven Cookies”—guests love the extra touch!

4. Bee-Themed Baby Book Station

Instead of a traditional guest book, set up a station where guests can decorate pages for a baby book. I love this idea because it gives the parents-to-be something meaningful they can share with their child for years to come.

Image Prompt: A cozy corner with a small wooden table covered in yellow gingham fabric. Display blank cardstock pages, colorful markers and pens in honey jar holders, bee stickers, washi tape with honeycomb patterns, and small stamps. Show a sample decorated page with a message. Include a sign reading “Bee-utiful Wishes for Baby” and some scattered flower petals. Soft, intimate lighting creating a crafting atmosphere.

How to Do It

• Provide high-quality cardstock or scrapbook pages (about $10-15 for 50 sheets)
• Set out supplies: permanent markers in various colors, bee-themed stickers ($5-8), honeycomb washi tape, and stamps
• Create a sample page so guests understand what to do—include advice, wishes, or favorite memories
• Display a small sign with prompts like “What advice would you give?” or “Share a favorite memory with the parents”
• Provide a beautiful box or album where completed pages can be stored
• Station setup time: 30 minutes
• Pro tip: Have someone designated to remind guests about this activity so no one forgets to participate—maybe when they arrive or during a quieter moment!

5. Bumble Bee Balloon Garland

Balloon garlands have totally taken over party decor, and for good reason—they make a huge visual impact! A bee-themed version with strategic color placement creates an amazing focal point that works as both decor and photo backdrop.

Image Prompt: An organic balloon garland featuring varying sizes of balloons in yellow, gold, black, and white arranged in an asymmetrical arch. Integrate greenery like eucalyptus leaves throughout. Add 3D bee decorations appearing to fly through the garland. Show the garland framing a dessert table or gift area. Bright, celebratory atmosphere with natural light.

How to Do It

• Purchase balloon garland kit in bee colors (about $25-35 for 100+ balloons including garland strip and glue dots)
• Inflate balloons to varying sizes—this creates that trendy organic look (balloon pump is essential, about $10)
• Thread balloons onto garland strip in a pattern alternating yellow, gold, black, and white
• Weave in fresh or faux greenery like eucalyptus for texture and elegance
• Attach 3D paper or foam bees with fishing line so they appear to hover within the garland
• Setup time: 2-3 hours with a helper
• Budget: $40-60 total for materials
• Pro tip: Make this the day before and store it in a large room—balloons will last 2-3 days and you’ll save yourself stress on the big day!

6. “Mommy-to-Bee” Sash and Crown

Let’s make sure the guest of honor feels extra special! A bee-themed sash and flower crown create those picture-perfect moments and help her feel celebrated throughout the event. When my cousin wore hers, she literally glowed all afternoon.

Image Prompt: Close-up of an expectant mother wearing a black sash with gold glitter letters spelling “Mommy-to-Bee” across her shoulder. She’s also wearing a delicate flower crown made of sunflowers, baby’s breath, and small yellow roses. Show her smiling and touching her baby bump. Soft, warm lighting emphasizing the golden tones and creating a radiant, joyful mood.

How to Do It

• Create or purchase a custom sash with iron-on vinyl letters or order a personalized one online ($12-20)
• Make a matching flower crown using a wire base, floral tape, and fresh or silk flowers
• Choose bee-appropriate flowers: sunflowers, yellow roses, baby’s breath, or even small faux bees tucked into the arrangement
• Keep the crown comfortable—nothing too heavy or tight since she’ll wear it for hours
• Add optional accessories like a “Queen Bee” pin or small bee earrings
• Craft time: 30-45 minutes for both items
• Pro tip: Make the crown the morning of with fresh flowers and keep it in the fridge until party time. If you’re using silk flowers, you can make it weeks ahead!

7. Honey Jar Party Favors

Party favors can feel obligatory, but honey jar favors are genuinely useful and totally on-theme. Guests actually take these home and use them, which means they’ll think of that sweet celebration every time they add honey to their tea!

Image Prompt: Arrangement of small glass honey jars (about 2-3 ounces each) with cork tops, each wrapped with yellow and white striped ribbon. Show custom labels reading “Meant to Bee” or “Sweet as Can Bee” with the baby shower date. Display them on a rustic wooden tray with scattered bee confetti and small wooden honey dippers. Include a chalkboard sign saying “Thank you for bee-ing here!” Warm, inviting lighting.

How to Do It

• Source mini honey jars online or from craft stores (about $1-2 each depending on quantity)
• Fill with local honey if possible—it’s more special and supports local beekeepers
• Design custom labels using Canva or similar software (print at home for pennies each)
• Wrap jars with ribbon or twine and attach small wooden honey dippers ($0.50 each in bulk)
• Add personal touches like individual thank you tags with the baby’s name and date
• Quantity: Plan for one per guest or one per family
• Budget: $3-5 per favor for everything
• Pro tip: Buy honey in bulk from warehouse stores and fill jars yourself to save money—you can easily cut costs in half this way!

8. Bee-utiful Floral Centerpieces

Centerpieces set the tone for your tables, and bee-themed florals bring such natural beauty to the celebration. I love using sunflowers because they’re affordable, cheerful, and scream “bee party” without being too literal.

Image Prompt: Round tables with centerpieces featuring mason jars wrapped in burlap and yellow ribbon, filled with bright sunflowers, yellow roses, and greenery. Include small decorative bees on wire stems inserted into arrangements. Scatter hexagonal bee confetti around the base. Show black and yellow striped table runners underneath. Natural sunlight streaming through windows creating warm, happy ambiance.

How to Do It

• Choose your vessels: Mason jars ($8-12 for a dozen), small watering cans, or terra cotta pots all work beautifully
• Wrap containers with burlap, lace, or ribbon in bee colors for added texture
• Select flowers that fit the theme: sunflowers (about $2-3 per stem), yellow roses, daisies, or even Queen Anne’s lace
• Add greenery like eucalyptus or ferns for fullness without extra cost
• Insert decorative bee picks or small bee figurines among the flowers
• Create varied heights by using different size containers on different tables
• Prep time: 1-2 hours the morning of the party
• Budget: $15-25 per centerpiece
• Pro tip: Buy flowers from a farmer’s market the day before and prep them by removing leaves and cutting stems—they’ll be fresh and cost half what a florist charges!

9. “What’s the Buzz?” Advice Card Activity

This activity gets guests involved and gives the parents-to-be a collection of wisdom they can reference during those 3 AM feeding sessions. Plus, reading them aloud during the shower creates wonderful bonding moments.

Image Prompt: Small station with a decorative beehive-shaped box or basket, filled with blank advice cards featuring bee and honeycomb borders. Show a sign reading “What’s the Buzz? Share Your Advice!” with pens arranged in a small honey pot holder. Include sample cards with handwritten advice visible. Scatter bee confetti and small flower accents around. Cozy, inviting setup encouraging participation.

How to Do It

• Design and print advice cards (4×6 size works well) with prompts like “Best parenting advice,” “Survival tip,” or “What I wish I’d known”
• Provide quality pens that won’t smear—test them beforehand!
• Create clear signage explaining the activity so guests don’t overlook it
• Place strategically near the entrance, food table, or somewhere guests naturally gather
• Prepare a special box or basket where completed cards can be collected
• Print 30-40 cards even if you’re expecting fewer guests—some people love writing multiple cards
• Cost: Under $10 for cardstock and printing
• Pro tip: Set out a few filled-in sample cards to show guests what you’re looking for—it helps those who feel stuck!

10. Honeycomb Backdrop Photo Booth

Beyond just a backdrop, create an entire photo booth experience! I’m talking props, silly signs, and a designated space where guests can capture memories. The photos from these booths are always my favorite shower souvenirs.

Image Prompt: A complete photo booth setup with a large honeycomb pattern backdrop in gold and yellow. Show a variety of props displayed on a small table: bee antenna headbands, oversized sunglasses shaped like flowers, “Mommy-to-Bee” signs, fake mustaches, baby bottles, and speech bubbles with bee puns. Include a polaroid camera on a tripod and a clothesline with mini clothespins to display developing photos. Fun, energetic atmosphere with good lighting.

How to Do It

• Create or purchase honeycomb backdrop (large poster boards painted in hexagons, vinyl backdrop for $30-50, or DIY paper version)
• Collect or make props: antenna headbands ($8 for 12), sunglasses, signs with phrases like “Bee Happy” or “Bee-utiful Mama”
• Set up a photo display system—string with clothespins for instant camera photos, or a digital frame showing slideshow
• Provide a camera (instant polaroid camera with film, or set up a phone/tablet with photo booth app)
• Add proper lighting if your venue is dim—a ring light ($25-35) makes a huge difference
• Include a sign with instructions and your shower hashtag if you’re using social media
• Setup time: 45 minutes to 1 hour
• Pro tip: Assign someone to be the photo booth “attendant” for the first 30 minutes to get shy guests involved—once the ice breaks, everyone joins in!

11. Bumble Bee Diaper Cake

Diaper cakes are practical gifts disguised as adorable centerpieces. A bee-themed version doubles as both gift and decoration, and watching the mom-to-be unwrap it later is always entertaining when she discovers just how many diapers you fit in there!

Image Prompt: Three-tiered diaper cake wrapped with yellow and black ribbon in stripe patterns, topped with a plush bumble bee. Show rolled diapers arranged in circular tiers, decorated with small bee toys, honeycomb ribbon, and yellow silk flowers tucked between layers. Display on a round table with a “Sweet Baby Bee” sign. Soft lighting highlighting the intricate details and cute bee decorations.

How to Do It

• Gather materials: 50-75 diapers (size 1 or 2), rubber bands, yellow/black ribbon, cardboard cake rounds, and decorative items
• Roll each diaper individually and secure with small rubber band
• Stack in tiers on cardboard rounds, securing with ribbon or large rubber bands around each layer
• Wrap decorative ribbon around each tier in alternating yellow and black stripes
• Add embellishments between layers: small bee toys, silk flowers, pacifiers, or baby care items
• Top with centerpiece like a plush bee or bee-shaped baby rattle
• Construction time: 1-2 hours
• Budget: $40-60 including diapers and decorations
• Pro tip: Use receiving blankets as the “filling” in the center of each tier—it adds stability and provides extra gifts for the mom-to-be!

12. Bee-Themed Guessing Games

Games can make or break a shower’s energy. Bee-themed versions of classic games keep things festive without feeling forced. The “Guess How Many” game using honey candies or jelly beans had people at my friend’s shower hilariously competitive!

Image Prompt: Game station showing multiple activity setups: a large glass jar filled with yellow and black jelly beans with guess sheets beside it, baby photo matching cards laid out on a honeycomb-pattern tablecloth, and “Baby Bee Bingo” cards with bee-themed baby items. Include pencils in small honey pots, a timer shaped like a bee, and a prize basket with bee-related goodies. Playful, interactive atmosphere.

How to Do It

• Guess the Honey Jar: Fill jar with yellow/black candies and have guests estimate quantity ($10-15 for candy and jar)
• Baby Bee Bingo: Create custom bingo cards featuring baby items with bee motifs—use free online generators
• “Name That Nursery Rhyme”: Rewrite rhymes with bee puns and have guests identify originals
• “Baby or Bee” Trivia: Mix facts about babies and bees for a fun challenge
• Price is Right—Baby Edition: Display bee-themed baby items and have guests guess total cost
• Prepare prize packages for winners: honey sticks, bee socks, small plants, or coffee gift cards ($5-10 per prize)
• Print all game materials in advance with bee decorative borders
• Prep time: 1-2 hours for all games
• Pro tip: Don’t force everyone to play every game—have 2-3 options and let guests choose what they enjoy!

13. Honey-Glazed Menu Items

The food is what keeps guests happy and energized! Incorporating honey into your menu is an easy way to stay on theme while serving delicious food. From savory to sweet, honey works in almost everything.

Image Prompt: Beautiful buffet spread featuring honey-glazed chicken skewers, a cheese board with honeycomb pieces, spinach salad with honey vinaigrette, honey butter croissants, and honey-drizzled fruit kabobs. Show everything arranged on tiered serving platters with small signs labeling each dish with bee puns. Include yellow napkins folded like bees and black plates. Abundant, appetizing presentation in warm lighting.

How to Do It

• Plan savory options: Honey-glazed chicken or ham, biscuits with honey butter, goat cheese with honeycomb
• Include fresh options: Spinach salad with honey vinaigrette, fruit kabobs with honey-yogurt dip
• Don’t skip carbs: Honey wheat rolls, honey cornbread muffins, or honey oat cookies
• Create a signature drink: Honey lemonade, honey iced tea, or champagne with honey syrup for a “bee-lini”
• Label everything creatively: “Honey of a Ham,” “Bee-licious Brie,” “Sweet as Honey Salad”
• Consider dietary restrictions: Have at least one gluten-free and one vegetarian honey-based option
• Food budget: $12-18 per person for a substantial spread
• Prep timeline: Prepare cold items the day before, hot items morning-of
• Pro tip: Local honey adds special flavor and supports your community—check farmer’s markets for variety!

14. “Bee” Helpful Onesie Decorating Station

This interactive activity gives guests something to do with their hands while socializing, plus the parents-to-be end up with adorable, personalized outfits for the baby. Win-win!

Image Prompt: Crafting table covered with yellow tablecloth, displaying plain white onesies in various sizes, fabric markers, iron-on bee patches, stencils of bees and honeycombs, and glitter fabric paint. Show example decorated onesies hanging on a miniature clothesline above the table. Include clear instruction cards and a bin for finished items. Creative, hands-on atmosphere with good lighting for detailed work.

How to Do It

• Purchase plain white onesies in sizes newborn through 12 months (about $3-5 each)
• Provide supplies: fabric markers ($15 for good set), iron-on patches ($10-15), stencils ($8-12), fabric paint
• Set up ironing station nearby if using iron-on decorations (with supervision!)
• Create sample onesies to inspire guests and show technique
• Include instruction cards with design ideas and washing instructions
• Protect table surface with plastic tablecloth or craft paper
• Time allocation: Let guests work while mingling—about 15-20 minutes each
• Budget: $60-80 for supplies serving 20-25 guests
• Pro tip: Have cardboard inserts to place inside onesies while decorating—prevents bleed-through and makes drawing easier!

15. Bee-Themed Baby Sprinkle Twist

If this isn’t the first baby, consider adapting the bee theme for a smaller “sprinkle” celebration! BTW, sprinkles are becoming super popular because they acknowledge each baby is special while keeping things simpler and more casual.

Image Prompt: Intimate gathering setup with a small dessert table featuring a single-tier bee cake, small honeycomb decorations, and close-up seating arrangement. Show more understated decor—perhaps just centerpieces and a simple banner. Include a small gift table with practical items. Cozy, warm atmosphere emphasizing quality time over quantity of decorations. Soft afternoon lighting creating relaxed, comfortable mood.

How to Do It

• Scale down decorations—focus on one main backdrop or dessert table rather than full room transformation
• Keep guest list smaller—close family and friends only
• Request specific items parents need for this baby: diapers in larger sizes, seasonally appropriate clothes, or big sibling gifts
• Simplify food to desserts and drinks rather than full meal
• Shorten party duration—2 hours instead of 3-4
• Maintain bee theme with key elements: small centerpieces, bee paper goods, simple banner
• Consider timing—afternoon weekend gathering rather than elaborate Saturday event
• Budget: $150-250 total versus $400-600 for full shower
• Pro tip: Frame it as “Bee-cause every baby deserves a celebration” in invitations—guests appreciate knowing you’re keeping it low-key!

Bringing It All Together: Your Bee-utiful Celebration

Here’s the thing about planning a bee-themed baby shower—it’s genuinely one of those themes that works for everyone. Whether you’re celebrating a first baby or a fourth, hosting twenty guests or fifty, working with a modest budget or going all out, bees bring this universal sense of joy and sweetness that makes everyone smile.

The beauty of this theme is its flexibility. You can go rustic with burlap and sunflowers, elegant with gold and cream tones, or bright and playful with bold yellow and black. You can incorporate just a few bee touches or transform your entire venue into a whimsical garden buzzing with creativity. There’s no wrong way to do it!

Remember, the best baby showers aren’t about having the most Instagram-worthy decorations or the most elaborate games. They’re about creating a warm, welcoming space where people gather to celebrate new life and support soon-to-be parents. The bee theme just happens to provide the perfect framework for that celebration—it’s cheerful, meaningful, and full of natural symbolism about community, hard work, and the sweetness life brings.

So take these ideas, mix and match what speaks to you, add your own creative touches, and create something special. Maybe you’ll incorporate that honey jar favor idea with the photo booth, or perhaps you’ll focus on an amazing dessert table and simple but elegant centerpieces. Whatever you choose, your genuine enthusiasm and care will shine through far more than any decoration ever could.

And hey, don’t stress if something doesn’t go perfectly. I’ve been to showers where the cake arrived late, games fell flat, or decorations didn’t quite match the Pinterest vision—and they were still beautiful, meaningful celebrations. Your guests are there for the joy of welcoming a baby, not to critique your party-planning skills.

Now go forth and create the sweetest celebration ever. You’ve got this, and that little bee baby is so lucky to be welcomed into the world with so much love and thoughtfulness. Happy planning, and may your shower be as delightful as honey on a summer day! 🙂