Hosting a baby shower for close friends, relatives and loved ones is always a great time for everyone you invite. However, there are some occasions where planning a baby shower can cause quite a bit of stress. In order to help you avoid some of these things, there are some key questions that need to be addressed. Below are some frequently asked questions and details: Shower Hosting - So...who's supposed to host? It is often common for just about anyone to host your shower. Very often you see several people combining their efforts to organize the event including sisters, mothers, friends and other relatives can (and should) be involved. This helps to make the planning go quickly and have your baby shower announcementsinvitations made on time.
When is it Thrown? - 2-3 months prior to the due date is a pretty good guideline to use for the actual event. You'll probably want to start the planning a few months or so prior to the actual shower date to allow for the plans and travel arrangements for those you invited. Planning ahead also gives time to create the baby registry.
Baby Shower Invites - There are several options for your anouncements from Designer Stationery to Handmade to homemade. Getting these done after the dates have been nailed down is likely the first thing you'll want to do.
Welcome Parties - These are showers that take place after the baby 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 up until the time of the delivery. These often take place one to three months after the birth.
Pary Location - Most modern baby showers are held at the home of the person hosting but can really be held anywhere. Restaurants, parks, hotels, churches and private rooms are all suitable for the baby shower. Some of the things that should be kept in mind when throwing your party at an "alternative" location are of course, costs and the risk of bad weather.
Surprise Baby Showers - If you're looking for something a bit less "traditional", a surprise baby shower can add some needed excitement. It is wise to keep in mind however if you are planning a surprise event, that it can be a bit overwhelming for some moms-to-be and especially those who are experiencing difficult pregnancies.
Invite the Guys? - Though not normally invited at baby showers, men are being included more and more. This will likely change the atmosphere that you might find at a traditional shower but, depending on the group, can be a fun change. Some prefer to have the boys arrive for only the second half of the shower after the girls have had time to celebrate with the pregnant mom. Getting ready to plan a baby shower for family and friends? Visit Bumpercards Designer Stationery and receive an instant 15% off on all of our baby shower invitations and announcements and stationery designs.
