Quick answer

Choose Garden Blooms napkins for a floral, garden-themed bridal or baby shower. Choose Elephant Baby Shower napkins for a blue elephant-themed baby boy shower.

Theme decides the vibe

Both napkin sets are 2-ply paper, sold in packs of 30, and priced similarly around $5. The real difference is the printed design. Garden Blooms features florals that evoke an English garden or spring day, making it a natural fit for a bridal shower brunch or a garden baby shower. Elephant Baby Shower shows a little elephant holding a blue balloon, which works perfectly for a baby boy shower with an elephant theme.

Trade-offs to consider

  • Design flexibility: Garden Blooms works for multiple party types (bridal shower, garden baby shower, brunch). Elephant Baby Shower is more specific to a baby boy elephant theme. If you plan to reuse napkins for different events, Garden Blooms offers more versatility.
  • Gender neutrality: Elephant Baby Shower napkins have a blue balloon, which strongly suggests a baby boy. Garden Blooms has no gender cues, making it suitable for any baby shower or bridal shower. For a surprise gender reveal or a gender-neutral party, Garden Blooms is the safer choice.
  • Cost per napkin: Both are priced at $4.94 per pack of 30 (catalog comparison prices: $6.59 for Elephant, $6.96 for Garden Blooms). The cost per napkin is nearly identical. Price is not a deciding factor; focus on the theme.

Product facts at a glance

Which set fits your party?

Best for

  • Garden Blooms: Bridal showers, garden-themed baby showers, brunch parties, gender-neutral events
  • Elephant Baby Shower: Baby boy elephant-themed showers, blue-themed parties

Not for

  • Garden Blooms: Not for a specific blue elephant theme or a baby boy reveal with elephant motifs
  • Elephant Baby Shower: Not for a garden bridal shower or a gender-neutral party