Whether you’ve been tasked with throwing a baby shower for a loved one or if you’re taking it upon yourself to give them the celebration you know they deserve, there are a few things you want to take into account before you do so. You’ll want to ensure they get the best start to parenthood possible and that you can make sure they have a big celebration to get them excited about the upcoming new arrival into their life. In this article we take a look at some top tips on how you can throw an unforgettable baby shower they will most certainly thank you for!
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Decide on a venue
One of the first things you need to decide when throwing a baby shower is where you’re going to hold it. You should consider if you want to rent out a space, if you want to do it at your home (or the mom-to-be home!) Or if there is a public space you can go. It’s a good idea to think about how many people are going to be attending and make sure the venue can accommodate for that many. You should also consider your budget, how convenient the location is for everyone to get to and what sort of vibe you want. Do you want it to be outdoors? Have a rustic feel? Or something more contemporary? These are all elements you need to consider.
Think about the guests
The guest list is another important factor for the baby shower. If you know the mom-to-be very well, you might know who she would want on her list. If not, or if you just want to make sure, it might be a good idea to ask her to send over a list of people that you want to invite. This can ensure no one gets forgotten and that she has everyone there that she wants to help celebrate the upcoming baby with her. Make invites well in advance – It’s a good idea to look up flyer printing as you can make some stunning invites this way – and have digital ones for those whose address you don’t have or that you haven’t heard from just to check they’ve received the invite okay.
Decide on a theme
Another big part of a baby shower is considering the theme of it. It could be that you want to just stick with a traditional party, but a lot of people choose to theme it. Having a theme makes it a lot easier to decorate and purchase things for it, as well as being a little bit more personal. There are a host of themes you can choose from, with some of the most popular ones being a jungle theme, circus theme, color theme, Disney, Baby in Bloom (so very floral) and more. Once you have selected a theme, you can use this to dictate your colors, what food you provide, the decorations and so much more. It makes planning a lot easier and is great fun too! Check out sites such as Pinterest for some inspiration and you could always ask the mom-to-be if she has any ideas too! If you know the gender, you could do something as simple as a color scheme.
Come up with a menu
While a baby shower isn’t all about the food and drink, you want to ensure that guests don’t go hungry. Now they won’t be expecting a full on meal, but you should provide some food and drink for everyone. One idea that a lot of people like to do is a tea party, so finger sandwiches, scones and cakes. You could also do charcuterie boards (ensuring there’s plenty for the pregnant person to have too as some meats and cheese aren’t allowed!) You could do a little buffet of picky bits, or just cake. The choice is down to you!
Have some games to play
Baby shower games are great fun and a way for different people to bond and get to know each other that might not have met previously. Some games you could play include trying baby food to see if you can guess the flavours, writing notes for the parents-to-be on nappies that they can open and read when they’re in the midst of night changes, guessing the weight and birthday of the baby and others. There are many games you can buy online too, so it’s worth looking at these for some inspiration of what to play on the day!
Find ways to document the day
A baby shower is a super special celebration that both guests and the parents to be in particular, will remember forever. While they’ll always have the memories, it’s good to keep in mind a few different ways you can physically help them to remember the day. Why not get a guest book that the people who attended can sign? You can also ask people to buy a book and write a note for the baby to be instead of a gift. You could get a polaroid camera to take photos of the day and stick these in a scrapbook and also be sure to take plenty of normal photos on your phone.
These are just a few things you can do that will ensure you throw an unforgettable baby shower. Baby shower’s really are a beautiful celebration, getting together the nearest and dearest people ahead of an upcoming addition to a family, whether it’s all friends or family or a mixture of both and whether you invite all women, or a mix of everyone it’s completely up to you. The important thing to think about is how much the mom-to-be will enjoy it, how you will remember the day such as with keepsakes and to ensure you’re prepared well in advance. What are some top tips you have for throwing an unforgettable baby shower? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
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