If you've never organized an event like a baby shower, the idea might seem a little intimidating at first. In reality, planning a baby shower is easy if you just relax and remember a few basic things. In this article I'll cover the basic steps that will help make your experience with planning a shower a good one.
The very first step in planning a baby shower is to decide on a location. If possible, choose a comfortable location where the mom-to-be and the guests can relax and be comfortable. Community buildings such as your local library or bank, churches, or even the home of a friend or family member are all common location choices.
The next step in planning a baby shower is to get the guests invited. In general, you'll need a list of the names and addresses of friends and family of the expectant mom, baby shower invitations, and postage stamps to mail the shower invitations. Usually you'll want to decide on the theme before sending the invitations as you'll probably want the invitations to reflect the theme.
The third step to planning a shower or any occasion for that matter is deciding what you're going to do for food. People love snacks and nicely put together food trays. You'll want to plan carefully what "comfort foods" and "guilty pleasures" you want to include for the baby shower menu. Whether its simple or elegant, you are sure to please your guests with whatever menu you decide. Be sure to consider what the likes and dislikes of the mom-to-be are!
The fourth and final step in planning a shower is to decide on what (if any) baby shower games you will play. Games don't have to be participation based (sometimes people don't care for that). Depending on the mom-to-be and the crowd, even silly hand outs, skits, or jokes can be fun and appropriate. Be sure to find out what the preferences are of the expectant mother (even if you do it through family and friends).
These four simple steps are really the main points to planning a shower. Sure, there will be various details that come up, but if you can do the four things above then you can certainly handle any other issues or obstacles that may arise while planning her special day. The only other thing left to do is to have FUN! Make the most of it, relax and have a good time, and everyone else will too!
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