Ciara confirmed that she and fiancé Future – real name Nayvadius D Wilburn – are expecting a son as she celebrated the impending birth of her first child with a blue-themed baby shower in Beverly Hills on Saturday.

The 28-year-old – who announced her pregnancy on January 14 after months of speculation – also posted a photo to Instagram of an adorable miniature pair of navy blue and white Air Jordan high-top sneakers gifted to her by New York Knicks basketball player Carmelo Anthony – the husband of her best friend and party host.

‘Thanks Uncle Mel! @CarmeloAnthony. #Family,’ she captioned the sweet image.

Guest dined on a selection of southern specialties during lunch, with crawfish gumbo, creamed corn, fried chicken, Belgian waffles and peach cobbler all on the delicious menu.