How to Plan a Baby Shower
Tips/Advice on How to Plan a Baby Shower
Planning a baby shower is a lot of work but also fun and a great honor. The key to a successful shower is making it beautiful and exciting, while being organized. You want every guest to feel comfortable since not everyone will know each other. As you will discover in this article, with good planning, you can plan the perfect baby shower, providing the soon-to-be parents with a memorable occasion.
Decorations
For starters, you want to decorate the space for the shower so it looks festive. Typically, you would choose decorations that are pastel colored. Be creative when creating the table for presents and food, using candy, candles, mirrors, confetti, and other items to make everything look like it focuses on a baby. The same is true for the doorway, the room in which the shower will be held, and so on. Use diapers, bottles, baskets, clothespins, streamers, balloons, and other wonderful party goods to create the perfect environment.
Food and Drink
In most cases, finger foods work best at a baby shower. Finger sandwiches, miniature pecan tarts, cupcakes, cookies, pretzels, nuts, and other similar foods work best. For drink, choose something that everyone would enjoy. Therefore, in addition to having a bowl of colorful punch, we also recommend you have coffee, ice tea, lemonade, and perhaps some soda on hand.
Gift Display
You will need an area where the baby gifts can be put on display before and after opening. Great options include a long table, a baby pen, or a baby stroller. In addition, make sure someone, usually the hostess, keeps track of the gift items and names of the giver so the mother to be will have a list of the people to send thank you notes.
Capturing the Moment
Remember to take lots of pictures. In addition to a digital camera, you might have someone take some video as well. Then, to get the guests involved, you can place several disposable cameras around, telling people to take pictures anytime they want. You will be amazed at what they capture that would otherwise be missed.
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Favors
Remember the favors, which are small mementos for the guests, as well as a keepsake for the parents to be. These do not have to be expensive but appropriate for the party.
Games
Finally, you want to incorporate five to six games into the party. Some should be introductory or icebreaker type games, allowing the guests time to get to know one another. In addition, use games that will tell something about the mom and dad. Keep things light and fun.
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