A baby shower for 25 guests in Toronto costs about $670 if you host it yourself with a few vendor pieces, about $1,280 styled at home, and about $3,270 fully styled with catering and a photographer. That is roughly $27, $51 and $131 a guest. Every line in those budgets comes from prices Toronto vendors publish, pulled in October 2026.
If you are still deciding what to book at all, start with what you actually need to book for a baby shower. This guide is about what it costs.
Budget 1: host-made, about $670
You make or buy the savoury food yourself. Vendors handle the cake, the sweets, the grazing platters and a photo spot.
| Item | Price | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 7 inch custom cake | $120 | Toronto median |
| Two dozen cupcakes | $90 | $45 a dozen, as listed |
| Two fruit trays | $130 | Toronto median, $65 each |
| Two charcuterie platters | $180 | Toronto median, $90 each |
| Two baby shower balloon bouquets | $150 | $75 each, as listed |
| Total | $670 | About $27 a guest |
Budget 2: styled at home, about $1,280
A proper backdrop and balloon install, a sheet cake that feeds everyone, and a decorated cookie for each guest to take home.
| Item | Price | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet cake | $190 | Toronto median |
| 25 decorated sugar cookies as favours | $113 | $4.50 each, as listed |
| Three charcuterie platters | $270 | Toronto median, $90 each |
| Two fruit trays | $130 | Toronto median, $65 each |
| Backdrop or flower wall | $250 | Toronto median |
| Balloon garland or arch | $325 | Toronto median |
| Total | $1,278 | About $51 a guest |
Budget 3: fully styled, about $3,270
An event stylist sets up a themed display, a caterer feeds everyone, and a photographer covers the afternoon.
| Item | Price | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Themed baby shower setup from an event stylist | $930 | One stylist's listed package |
| Buffet for 25 | $1,250 | $50 a guest, as listed by one Toronto chef |
| Sheet cake | $190 | Toronto median |
| 25 decorated cookie favours | $113 | $4.50 each, as listed |
| Photographer, two hours | $640 | From $320 an hour, as listed |
| Makeup for the parent-to-be | $150 | Toronto median for event makeup |
| Total | $3,273 | About $131 a guest |
Where the money goes
Food grows with the guest list; decor does not. A backdrop costs the same for 15 guests or 50, while a buffet is priced per head. That is why a styled setup is better value at a bigger shower, and catering is where a big guest list hurts.
Decor prices in Toronto. A backdrop or flower wall has a median of $250, with most between $250 and $500. A balloon garland or arch sits around $325, most between $170 and $463. One balloon shop lists baby shower bouquets from $37 to $95, including a jumbo gender reveal balloon at $95, and a teddy bear baby shower setup from another stylist is $380. Full themed displays from one event stylist run from $730 to $1,650.
Platters scale in steps. A fruit tray has a median of $65 and the smallest charcuterie platter $90, and several caterers sell bigger sizes of both. For more on sizing, see what catering platters cost in Toronto.
Where to save, and where not to
- Save: swap a big cake for a small decorated one plus cupcakes. A bento or mini cake is around $68 in Toronto.
- Save: one statement backdrop does more in photos than decor spread around the room.
- Save: skip favours if the budget is tight. They are the first thing guests leave behind.
- Don't cut: food. Running out is the thing people remember.
- Don't cut: setup time. Ask every vendor when they arrive and how long they need.
When to book
A photographer two to three months out, decor one to two months, catering about a month, and the cake and cookies one to two weeks. Decorators and photographers can only take one event per time slot, so they go first.
Where to find baby shower vendors in Toronto
Browse event decorators, home bakers, caterers and photographers in Toronto, each with their prices listed.
How we got these numbers
Every line is either a median of Toronto vendors' published prices, where several vendors list the item, or a single vendor's listed price, where only a few do. The "Based on" column says which. Medians use each vendor's lowest price for the item. Prices are from vendors on BuzzGram in Toronto in October 2026, in Canadian dollars, before tax, delivery and tip. Venue, drinks and rentals such as tables and chairs are not included. More in how we calculate local pricing.
FAQ
How much does a baby shower cost in Toronto?
For 25 guests, about $670 hosted yourself with a few vendor pieces, about $1,280 styled at home, and about $3,270 fully styled with catering and a photographer. That is roughly $27 to $131 a guest.
How much does baby shower decor cost in Toronto?
A backdrop or flower wall has a median of $250 and a balloon garland or arch about $325. Full themed setups from an event stylist are listed from $730 to $1,650.
How much food do I need for 25 guests?
For an afternoon of grazing, two to three charcuterie platters and two fruit trays alongside your own food. For a full meal, one Toronto chef lists a buffet at $50 a guest.
What is the biggest cost of a baby shower?
Catering, once you hire it. If you host the food yourself, decor becomes the biggest line.
What is the cheapest way to throw a baby shower in Toronto?
Host the savoury food yourself and buy the cake, cupcakes, platters and a couple of balloon bouquets. That comes to about $670 for 25 guests.
How far ahead should I book baby shower vendors?
Photographers two to three months ahead, decor one to two months, catering about a month, and cakes one to two weeks.
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