Throwing a Baby Shower - The Basics
Hosting a baby shower for close friends, relatives and loved ones is always a great time for everyone you invite. However, there are some potential situations where planning a baby shower can cause quite a bit of stress. In order to help you dodge some of these things, there are some key questions that need to be dealt with. Below are some commonly asked questions and things to consider:
Shower Hosting - So...who's supposed to host? It is usually common for a wide range of friends or relatives to host your shower. Often you see many guests combining their efforts to organize the shower including sisters, mothers, friends and other relatives can (and should) be given a rol. This helps to make the planning go smoothersmoothly and have your baby shower announcementsinvitations made on time.
When to Have a Shower - 2-3 months in advance of the due date is a pretty good guage to use for the actual event. You'll likely want to start the planning 3 months or so prior to the actual shower date to accommodate the plans and travel arrangements for your guests. Planning ahead also gives time to create the gift registry.
Invitations - There are a wide range of options for your anouncements from Designer Stationery to Handmade to homemade. Getting these created after the dates have been nailed down is probably the first thing you'll want to do.
New Baby Parties - These are baby showers that are held after the infant is born. Though only seen occasionally, these types of parties usually happen if the mom to be is out of the country or incapacitated in some way before having the baby. These often take place one to three months after delivery.
Pary Location - Most modern baby showers are held at the home of the host but can really be held anywhere. Restaurants, parks, hotels, churches and private rooms are all good choices for your shower. Some of the things that should be kept in mind when throwing your party at an "alternative" place are of course, costs and the potential for bad weather.
Surprise Baby Showers - If you're looking for something a bit less "traditional", a surprise baby shower can add some added excitement. It is important to keep in mind however if you are planning a surprise event, that it can be a bit of a test for some moms-to-be and especially those who are dealing with difficult pregnancies.
What About Men? - Though not normally invited at baby showers, men are being added more and more. This will likely change the vibe that you might find at a traditional shower but, depending on the group, can be a fun way to go. Some prefer to have the boys arrive for only the latter portion of the shower after the girls have had time to be with the mom to be.
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