If you're hosting a baby shower that is at a rental hall or someplace else that provides tables for your guests, you're probably looking for some fun and unique baby shower centerpieces that will really liven up the place. And if you need to stick to a particular budget, that's a good idea as well! Of course you can go online and just purchase whatever you see, but maybe you would like something that original and different for your particular shower. This may seem like a lot to expect from your baby shower centerpieces, but we can help. We have some unique and original ideas for you to use, or at least to get inspired by.

Obviously using something that's baby related is a good idea, and you can draw your inspiration from just about anything that has to do with babies. For example, suppose you're planning a shower for a little boy. You may be able to borrow some larger toys that boys love, such as fire trucks or airplanes, and use these as your baby shower centerpieces (provided they've been cleaned of course!). Using small cars along the edge of your buffet table can also be a fun twist. For showers for little girls, you can do the same by using toys that girls love. One table might have a small dollhouse, another has a baby doll, and so on. Toys make great baby shower centerpieces as they are unique and different, and if you can borrow them, they're free!

You can also use baby's toys for your baby shower centerpieces in the same way. For instance, you might stack up baby's blocks in different arrangements and heights on the different tables; use some tape between them to keep them steady. Look around for colorful plastic toys that can be arranged decoratively and don't hesitate to use these as well.

Some also use the favors they'll be giving away to guests as their baby shower centerpieces. You can arrange them on a nice serving tray or beautiful plate. Or, if you have a picture frame that is large enough and that would work well, you can remove the picture from it and use this as a tray! If you've chosen personalized candy bar wrappers as your favors, you can arrange these in a circle with the end facing each plate, and presto! You have your favors for guests and your baby shower centerpieces in one! For great wrappers, try www.FavorsAndWraps.com, www.WrapItUp.com, and www.TheCandyBarWrapper.com.

Of course, you don't always need to use baby related items for your baby shower centerpieces. You can have a spring-themed shower and use small potted blooming plants. For a shower in the winter, use vases filled with decorative marbles for a gleaming look. For a shower in the summer, try a beach theme and use pails and shovels; you can even use a clear plate or tray under these and fill it with sand to make a little beach scene!