Plan Your Perfect Baby Shower In Ten Steps, Part Two

Plan Your Perfect Baby Shower In Ten Steps, Part Two

See Part One of this series for more tips on picking a baby shower hostess, choosing decorations, and setting a time, among others. In this section, we’ll talk about invitations, dining, baby shower games, and how to give out the gifts and presents.

5. Baby shower invitations tells guests what to expect.

Your baby shower invitations should tell your guests what to expect form the event itself. Invitations give guests the chance to plan for the event by rearranging their schedules and by buying any new clothes or getting their hair done in time for the celebration.

Invitations should go out several weeks in advance, to give guests that important lead-in time. Printed invitations are still more personal and classy than emails, and remember to include RSVP information on the invite itself.

4. Baby shower dining is more than just food and beverages.

As we said in step seven, the food and drink you serve will depend on the time of day you hold the baby shower. But keeping the food appropriate to the time and place is just half the hostesses’ duties. You’ll also want to keep expenses slim as well.

The venue where you hold the event may have specially prepared menus for their larger groups. You may wish to choose these as a cost-saving decision. Such deals are worth investigating before making your final reservation.

3. Let the games begin.

Most guests will come to the baby shower expecting some games to play. The baby shower game is a big part of the tradition!

The baby shower games, like the invitations, should match the tone and décor of the baby shower itself. Depending on your shower, you may want to offer such games as Baby Phrase Hangman, Who’s Got the Stinky Diaper?, and Pin The Diaper On The Baby.

2. Give out the gifts.

Letting the mother to be unwrap her presents is a matter of delicate etiquette. As a guideline, just go clockwise around the room, choosing the gift of each guest one after another. You might save your gift for last or go first.

1. What to do when it’s over.

Once the baby shower concludes, the role of the hostess is largely a matter of retracing her steps. You’ll want to thank the guests for coming, and check with the events coordinator at the venue to make sure all last minute details and expenses are arranged for. After that, it’s time to relax and take pride in a job well done.