Fall in Love with These Autumn-Inspired Baby Shower Invitations

When the crisp air hits, there is nothing as sweet as bundling up for life’s greatest bundle…a baby! If you’re planning a fall baby shower, you might want to bring elements of autumn into your celebration. Earthy tones like lush greens, soft browns and burnt oranges set the tone for a rustic, fall-themed fete. Add whimsy by including woodland creatures or go modern with a bold mountain design. Scroll down for some of our favorite autumn baby shower invitations to help you start planning.

photo: The Happy Cat Studio via Etsy

Rustic & Green

This winsome baby shower invite features a wood slice, a splash of greenery and a ring of adorably illustrated woodland characters. This rustic design can easily be edited to customize the look of your party. Bonus: For each purchase, a tree is planted.

Available online: $9.48 for an editable template from Etsy shop The Happy Cat Studio.

photo: Zazzle

A Modern Woodland Invite

A sweet little bird and a whimsical toadstool flank the woodland creatures featured on this invite set. Want these sweet animals at the party? You can order a matching welcome sign and paper plates for a well-themed baby shower.

Available online: $2.05/card via zazzle.com.

photo: Minted

Flower Shower

Get fall vibes with these seasonal sprigs of wildflowers designed by Vivian Yiwing. Yellows, greens and browns give this baby shower invitation a rustic, autumn feel perfect for your favorite Earthy mama. Add these clever diaper raffle tickets as an insert to your invitation set; guests help you stock up on diapers while one guest leaves with a fun prize!

Available online: From $9 via minted.com.

photo: Greenvelope

Animal Friends

Sleepy little animals snoozing under a simple cloud set the tone for this modern baby shower invite. You customize this design by choosing the background color (choices include green, blue, pink and purple).

Available online: Up to 10 cards free via greenvelope.com.

photo: Minted

Woodland Dreams

This sweet wreath of woodland creatures gets the royal treatment with delicate gold foil overlays. For the ultimate wow effect, you can upgrade this baby shower invitation to include shimmering, pearlescent paper. Sparkle on with these forest animals!

Available online: From $1.70/each via minted.com.

photo: Paperless Post

Bunny, Bear & Baby

What is just about as cute as a newborn baby? Wittle animals, obviously! This bear, bunny, duck and turtle are whimsically drawn in baby pinks, yellows, greens and grey. This invite feels cheeky, but modern!

Available online: From $2.50/invite via paperlesspost.com.

photo: Come Together Boutique via Etsy

Gender Neutral Pine Trees

For the first-time Mama Bear, this woodsy baby shower invitation promises exciting adventures ahead. It's the perfect invite for a gender-neutral baby shower, with soft greens, browns and a touch of gray.

Available online: From $6 for a customizable template from Etsy shop Come Together Boutique.

photo: Paperless Post

Woodland Watercolor

Hoot, hoot! A baby is on board. Featuring bears, deer, porcupines and more, this watercolor illustration features a soft, muted scene of woodland animals that works for boys, girls and gender-neutral celebrations.

Available online: From $2.50 via paperlesspost.com.

photo: Invited Design Co. via Etsy

Adventure Begins

Parenthood is a lot like climbing a mountain, but the view from the top makes it worth it! Celebrate embarking on one of life's greatest adventures with these line-drawn mountain peaks. Geographic patterns make a bold statement for a baby shower themed in vivid blues and greens.

Available online: $10 for a digital download from Etsy shop Invited Design Co.

—Meghan Yudes Meyers

featured image: iStock

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