Who doesn’t get excited when a baby is on the way? Your friends and family will no doubt feel that undeniable excitement when you make the announcement and plans will soon be in motion to celebrate the baby’s arrival. So, now is the time to have fun with a baby shower party!
Planning a baby shower should be fun. It’s your time to shine and create the party you’ve always wanted. Choose to go traditional or put a little humor into your event. Think about your theme and unleash your creativity. The main objective is simply to make your baby shower an unforgettable experience for everyone.
To get started, use these 6 steps to plan your Baby Shower
- To be prepared. Plan ahead. It is best to hold baby showers either in the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy.
- Find a perfect spot. You can choose to have your house or backyard as your event area. If you’re on a generous budget, look for convenient party venues that can host your guests; such as, a hotel banquet hall or local restaurant.
- Set the correct date and time. Check with your closest friends and family for their availability and schedule your event for a time that easily fits into your schedule.
- Think of the perfect theme. There are hundreds of baby shower themes that you can choose from. Once you’ve decided on yours, search for free online printable designs. Include matching shower favors as memorable take-home gifts for your guests.
- Surprise her. To make the party more momentous for the mom-to-be, host a surprise shower for the guest of honor. Consult your close friends and relatives when preparing your guest list.
- Print with invitations. Send invitations at least three weeks before the event. Match your invitations to the theme of the party itself. Make sure the invitations contain all the vital information like date, time and place; and include a note about where you signed up for the baby registry. Be creative in the design of your invitations.
And above all, HAVE FUN!
More ideas:
- Use Pinterest to gather ideas for your baby shower, including themes, favors, decorations, etc. Post the images you like to your Pinterest board to keep your favorites in one place for easy reference later.
- Don’t know the sex of the baby? No problem. Today, there are many modern and unisex shower themes and color combinations. Ideas include yellow and gray, black and white, and blue and green. Unisex shower theme ideas include ducklings, bumblebees, and the seashore.