It can be very hard to plan a baby shower. Here is a list of things to do when planning a baby shower that should make things easier.
Cards that were printed
The main part of the baby shower is the invitation card. It should have the party's theme on it so that people know what to expect. It will also help them decide what to buy as a gift for the baby shower. Send the invites at least a month before the event. Make sure to ask people to RSVP so that you can plan for the right number of people.
You can choose from different invitations based on your budget. There are so many different kinds of invitations on the Internet, from those that are free and ready to print to those that can be bought online and customised. If you know how to use a computer, you can use your home printer and desktop publishing software to make your own invitations with a theme.
Prepare the thank-you cards at the same time you make the invitation cards. Make sure the layout of the thank-you card fits with your theme. Sending thank-you cards brings the party to a close and helps your guests remember how much fun they had.
Games and things to do
Plan the activities for the party while the invitations are being made. Games will add fun to each activity and encourage guests to join in. Depending on the theme of your party, choose games that fit with the theme or change them to fit. For a baby girl shower, you could change the traditional "Bring Me" game by asking people to "Bring Me" pink things.
Prizes are also a big part of making an event memorable, so be ready to give them to all game winners and sometimes even to people who didn't win.
Prepare this list or add to it as needed for the things you have planned. Make sure you've written down everything you'll need for the activity so you don't have to find substitutes at the last minute.
Party Venue Set-up
Set up the party place so that it fits with the theme. If it's a layette party, hang a clothesline around the room and clip baby clothes and other things made out of coloured paper. To keep with the Hollywood theme, have a red carpet where people will walk in.
Foods and beverages
The other important part of a fun party is lots of food and drinks. Make sure that when you decide how many people are coming, you can buy enough food and drinks for that number. Buy 10% more to make sure that guests who are hungry have enough to eat. Like the list of games and activities, you should add more information to this section about the supplies needed for your menu.
Keepsakes from a baby shower
In addition to the game prizes, give your guests a small gift to thank them for coming to the baby shower and taking part. This is not the same as a thank you card, which will be sent to each guest as a way to say thanks for their gift. So, even if guests didn't bring gifts, they can still get this baby shower favour. It doesn't have to cost a lot, especially if there are prizes for games. Just make sure it fits with your theme to finish the look.
Celebrate the birth of a baby in a planned way. Use this list of baby shower supplies to help you plan a great event.
