A baby shower is not just an event; it is a time of celebration for the soon-to-be parents. It is a special gathering of a mom-to-be with her closest friends and family to celebrate the arrival of a newborn. Most baby showers are hosted during the end of a pregnancy which is perhaps a hectic time for the guest of honour (means the “mom-to-be”). For parents and family members, the birth of a new baby is an exciting event. A baby shower is certainly a highlight of that time which can help you make the months leading up to delivery fun-filled.
But it is often seen that people argue upon “Who should host a baby shower for the soon-to-be-mom?” There’s no hard and fast rule, and anyone from the expectant mom’s life can host the baby shower; it can be her friend, a relative, or even spouse. If you are lucky to get the opportunity to host a baby shower for the mom-to-be and her bundle of joy, you are in for a real treat. It’s nice that you have got an extraordinary part to play in the most significant event of their life.
Sure, planning baby showers can be a little stressful because you will have a lot to keep in mind as a host. Guess what? The only secret to an ideal baby shower is to make sure you consider the soon-to-be mother’s personality and stay organised. Further, to give you a nudge in the right direction, here’s a step-by-step guide for planning a baby shower. Continue reading!
Choose time and date.
There’s no denying that pregnancy is a phase when a pregnant woman goes through many things. It would be good to discuss the time and date with her and determine when she would be most comfortable. Additionally, you need to ensure that you have an ample amount of time to get everything ready.
Plan a budget
Next comes determining the budget you are willing to spend. There are so many things like- venue, number of guests, menu, decorations, etc., that solely depends on what you can afford. If you are short on funds, you can adjust things accordingly.
Decide a venue
Once you have decided on your budget, it’s time to look for a venue that fits in it. It is advisable to secure a venue before moving forward with anything else in planning a baby shower. Some necessary questions you need to ask when searching for a venue are:
- Is it available on the desired date?
- What is its capacity?
- Is there a parking facility?
- Is it accessible?
- Does it have a catering facility?
- Is the space adjustable according to the theme?
Create a guest list and send invitations
Now you are halfway through the planning process. It’s time to create a guest list and send invitations. Mom-to-be, her spouse, or any other family member can do it. But make sure you don’t miss out on any of the closest friends and relatives of the expectant parents.
Decide menu, decoration, and games.
Next on your list is creating a menu and choosing baby shower decorations. You need to ensure you make a menu mesh with the guest of honour’s tastes and preferences for the menu. And for decoration themes, you have got plenty of options, including Rubber duck theme, Mustache theme, Cowboy theme, Bee theme, Mermaid theme, Balloon theme, Lush and Luxe theme, and many more. You can ask the parents-to-be if they have any particular preferences for both menus and decor. There’s no denying that a baby shower is incomplete without entertaining games like Pregnancy twister, baby stroller Olympics, baby babble, and so on.
