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Planning a Baby Shower
Planning a baby shower for a friend or loved one is a wonderful thing to do. It allows the
parent to have a great opportunity to socialize and have fun with their friends, and
also provides them an opportunity to receive gifts
and presents for the baby. This can be of great help
to the parents as having a baby can be very expensive.
Begin with a List of all your ideas and write
them down on some stationary. Hopefully you have already registered at
several different store registries. It’s easy for your party guest to know
exactly what presents you need.
Planning and organizing are a must for
holding a successful baby shower. A planning checklist is the easiest way.
Theme: Consider what theme you will to use for your party. For
example if it’s a boy you may consider a cowboy theme. Decoration ideas,
baskets, the cake, announcements or invitations can all be personalized with
this in mind. For a girl it could be a Looney tunes character or maybe a Tea
Party theme. Once you have decided on a theme then you can get supplies,
decorating ideas, all the items you will need for a successful shower.
Planning and organizing are a must for holding a successful baby shower. You will need a guest list and a guest book for signing is also a good idea. Start jotting down names with the parents and even the grandparents if need be. This will let you get a better idea of how many people will be invited. It will also help you with budgeting. Once you have a list, if it seems too large, start cutting it down to a more manageable size. If more than one shower is going to be held such as for work or by another person, find out if there are duplicates on the invitation list.
This is one way to help reduce the number of invitations that goes out. Once your guest list is compiled, gather the addresses and phone numbers and keep a list of who was invited so you can keep track of RSVP’s. It will also help the parents when writing out thank you cards. Decide on the personalized invitations you plan on using and arrange for them to be done in advance. You should have a budget for the shower and stick with it. There are a lot of money saving ideas for a baby shower so if your budget is small, you can still have a great event.
The important part is to know what your budget is and stick to it. The budget will help determine the size, venue, decorations and food that will be present at the party. If the shower is smaller, a private home is a good option. This will also save you money instead of having to pay for a venue. You can concentrate more of your budget on food and decorations. Decide if you want a theme for the party. This may affect the cake, decorations and party games. The date of the party should be on a weekend four to eight weeks before the baby is due. Check with special guests to ensure they are free during that time, and then send the invitations.
The menu can range from appetizers to a full meal depending on your budget and preferences. You will also want to consider drinks and a cake. Decorate the area and plan for some fun baby shower games. Do not forget a few prizes for winners. Your shower will be a success and one the parents will not forget.
Important things to Consider when Planning your a shower:
Baby shower favors - favors are a way to say thank you to your guest for taking the time to attend your shower.
Games - fun and entertainment for your guest. There are plenty to choose from - many are printable right off the internet.
Get your personalized invitations ready early - whether you are making or ordering them. This is so important and is the most time sensitive planning of the shower.
Any Ideas that you can think of that will make your shower experience unique and special for you and your guest is well worth the preparation time it takes.
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