🧙‍♀️ How to Throw a Baby Shower Inspired by Hocus Pocus

Because sometimes motherhood feels a little magical (and a little chaotic).

If you love Halloween, fall, and all things Salem, a Hocus Pocus-inspired baby shower is pure spellbook gold. It’s cozy, a little witchy, and packed with nostalgic fun — perfect for celebrating a mom-to-be who still laughs every time she hears “It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus!”

Here’s how to create your own enchanting celebration that’s festive, not frightening.

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🕯️ Set the Scene: Moody Magic Meets Cozy Fall

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Start with a warm, candlelit palette — think deep purples, burnt orange, gold, and black. Layer in textures: velvet tablecloths, twinkle lights, dried florals, and a cauldron or two.

Decor ideas:

• Black taper candles in brass holders
• Vintage spell books (or DIY covers!)
• Pumpkins painted in metallic tones
• A chalkboard sign that reads “A Baby Is Brewing”

If it’s outside, string fairy lights and scatter faux cobwebs for a soft, witchy glow.

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Themed Food & Drinks That Put a Spell on You

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You don’t need to go full Halloween-party mode — just sprinkle in a few Hocus Pocus winks.

Menu inspo:

• “Book of Spells” charcuterie board (use cheese cut into moons and stars)
• Butternut squash soup “brews” in mini cauldrons
• “Black Flame” cupcakes (dark chocolate with orange buttercream)
• “Witch’s Brew” mocktail bar with sparkly juices, edible glitter, and dry-ice fog

Signature Mocktail:
🧃 The Sanderson Spritz — cranberry juice, sparkling water, a splash of apple cider, and a rosemary sprig wand.

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🧙‍♀️ Games & Activities for Modern Witches

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Skip the diaper-pin clichés and go for something playful:

• Spell the Baby’s Name: Guests pull random letters from a cauldron and try to form baby-related words or names.
• Potion-Making Station: Set up a mocktail mix bar with labels like “Essence of Calm” (ginger ale) or “Love Potion No. 9” (cranberry).
• Guess the Spell Ingredient: Put classic baby items in black gift bags — a bottle, bib, pacifier — and have guests feel and guess what’s inside.

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Dress Code & Photo Moments

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Encourage guests to lean into the theme with witchy chic: flowy sleeves, velvet dresses, pointy hats, or cozy shawls. Provide a simple “spell wall” backdrop for photos — black or purple fabric with a neon “A Baby Is Brewing” sign or hanging stars.

Add props like broomsticks, tiny cauldrons, or a baby bottle labeled Potion of Sleep.

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🔮 Music to Set the Spell

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Every good gathering needs a soundtrack—and a Hocus Pocus baby shower is no exception. You’re aiming for “enchanted autumn evening,” not haunted house, so mix moody with magical.

Start with these vibes:

• Hocus Pocus classics: I Put a Spell on You (Bette Midler version, obviously), Come Little Children, and the movie score for background ambiance.
• Witchy pop favorites: Stevie Nicks, Florence + The Machine, Lana Del Rey, and Maggie Rogers all fit the ethereal-feminine mood.
• Soft fall feels: Acoustic covers of 90s hits, indie folk tracks, and piano instrumentals to play during food and gift time.
• End on a cozy note: Swap to lullaby-style instrumentals or cinematic “magic hour” playlists as guests wind down—perfect if the mom-to-be wants to record a few messages or reveal a Villie Baby Page moment.

👩‍🍼 Mom hack: Create your playlist on Spotify or Apple Music and name it “A Baby Is Brewing 🎶” so you can reuse it later for newborn snuggles—it transitions beautifully from party to nursery.

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Gifts, Favors & Little Touches

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Gift table idea: Label it “Offerings for the Little One.”

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For favors, think small and sweet: lavender sachets (“Restful Dreams”), mini honey jars (“Sweet as Can Bee”), or cinnamon-stick bundles (“A Little Magic for Home”).

If the mom-to-be is already using Villie, set up her Baby Page QR code near the guest book so friends can add photos and messages from the shower — it’s a magical way to keep the memories alive long after the candles burn out.

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Final Touch: The Blessing

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End the shower with a moment that’s tender, not cheesy — like inviting guests to write a “spell of love” (a wish for the baby) on slips of parchment to tuck into a keepsake jar.

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Final Thought 💫

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A Hocus Pocus baby shower is about fun, friendship, and a little everyday magic — just like motherhood. So light the candles, pour the cider, and celebrate the new little witch or wizard on the way.

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