Have you perused our best kids birthday parties of 2016? All you mamas really brought it when it came to planning memorable parties for your little ones. Next up in our best-of week, baby showers! This year, most of the baby showers we saw had an air of relaxed elegance, like this winter fox baby shower by Written Word Calligraphy + Myrtle et Olive. There were sooo many thoughtful details throughout the showers we shared over the past 12 months, be sure to click over to view each one!

Regal boy’s baby shower by  Davia Lee Weddings & Events | Invitations by  Written Word Calligraphy | Photography by Jen Huang | See baby shower!

Blush and metallic baby shower by Beijos Events | Photo by Megan Welker | See baby shower!

Mountain baby shower by HRJ Events | Cake by Cupcake Blues | Photo by Nicole Conner | See baby shower!

(This sweet cake is just one of the many mountain adventure themed handmade deets the mama-to-be was showered with.)

Pickles and ice cream baby shower by Kate & Company |  Paper by Cheree Berry Paper  | Photo by Heather Roth Fine Art Photography | See baby shower!

California baby shower + flowers by Flowers by Semia | Photo by Erin McGinn Photography | See baby shower!

(The crew behind this fête knew how much their East Coast mama loved California, so they turned it into a fun theme.)

Parisian-inspired lunch baby shower + photos by Jessica Eraso | See baby shower!

Travel themed baby shower by Mint Design | Photo by Mariel Hannah | See baby shower!

Modern baby shower by By Emily B. | Photo by Rodeo & Co. Photography | See baby shower!

Poppy themed baby shower by Poppy & Blush | Photo by Valorie Darling Photography | See baby shower!

Aren’t these paper poppies spectacular? And quite the photo backdrop too! Pop in tomorrow for our recap of the best newborn photos (can you hardly wait? Eee!).