{"id":12783,"date":"2022-09-07T21:26:44","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T02:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=12783"},"modified":"2022-09-08T07:46:41","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T12:46:41","slug":"how-to-plan-a-baby-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-a-baby-shower","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan a Baby Shower in 10 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How<\/p>\n

You\u2019re about to welcome a little baby in a big way! There will be guests, invites, party decorations, food, and fun. And you will be planning it all. (Gulp!)<\/span><\/p>\n

Not to worry, though. We\u2019ve put together a <\/span>step-by-step guide<\/span> that will make the party planning process stress-free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow these 10 steps to make sure your baby shower goes off without a single hiccup. (Except maybe for those cute, little, in-utero baby hiccups.) This is how to plan a baby shower.<\/span>
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Step-By-Step: How to Plan a Baby Shower<\/b><\/h2>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re hosting an ice cream social shower, a safari-themed party at the zoo, or a \u201cwelcome baby\u201d BBQ \u2014 if you follow these 10 steps, you will know how to plan a <\/span>baby shower party<\/span> like a pro.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Put Together the <\/b>Guest List<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning your own baby shower, making up the <\/span>guest list<\/span> will be easy. Simply make a list of your favorite people and collect their email addresses so you can send invites. The only person you need to consult is yourself and potentially your partner if you\u2019re planning a <\/span>co-ed baby shower<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, if you\u2019re a <\/span>close friend<\/span> or <\/span>family member<\/span> of the <\/span>expecting parent(s)<\/span>, you\u2019ll need to make sure your <\/span>guest list<\/span> includes all of the <\/span>guest of honor<\/span>\u2019s nearest and dearest. The easiest way to do this is to consult the father or <\/span>mother-to-be<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you make the <\/span>expectant mom<\/span> or dad your partner in party planning, you can ensure the shower lives up to their expectations. At the same time, you\u2019ll still take most of the planning off their plate (which they will definitely appreciate when they still have doctor\u2019s appointments to attend and a nursery to decorate).<\/span><\/p>\n

But if you have your heart set on throwing a surprise party, you\u2019ve got some snooping to do. The hardest part of planning a surprise party is making sure your <\/span>guest list<\/span> is complete. If you\u2019re mainly involved in one part of the <\/span>expectant mother<\/span> or father\u2019s lives (e.g., you\u2019re a member of their bowling team, or you\u2019re one of their closest friends from college), there are two options to complete your <\/span>guest list<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Option one:<\/b> Keep the list small and only include your one group. The <\/span>new parents<\/span>\u2019 other friend groups can always throw a separate celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Option two:<\/b> Team up. If you\u2019re a best friend from college, you can <\/span>co-host<\/span> with a <\/span>family member<\/span> or another friend, like the soon-to-be grandma or the <\/span>new parent<\/span>‘s work bestie. Plan the <\/span>guest list<\/span> together to include as many <\/span>loved ones<\/span> as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: Pick a Theme<\/b><\/h3>\n

A theme makes party planning so much easier. And a little baby on the way opens the door to all kinds of adorable<\/span> baby shower themes<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 from baby animals to storybook fairytales \u2014 that you wouldn\u2019t use at an adult birthday party. There are also plenty of<\/span> gender neutral <\/strong>baby shower themes<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

But your <\/span>baby shower theme<\/span> doesn\u2019t need to be overly complicated. You can focus your theme on a color scheme (ideal if the nursery colors have already been picked out), or simply build your theme around the type of party you want to throw, like a co-ed barbecue or a not-so-boozy <\/span>brunch<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

One you\u2019ve chosen a theme, it\u2019ll make it easier to pick out a matching invite, choose your decorations, plan activities, and basically check everything else off your<\/span> baby shower checklist<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3: Put Together a Registry<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

For baby showers, it\u2019s still traditional to include <\/span>registry information<\/span> on your invitation, which means you\u2019ll need to<\/span> put together a baby registry<\/a><\/strong> at one or more stores before you send out invites. This makes it easier for guests to pick out <\/span>baby shower gifts<\/span>, and for the parents-to-be to get exactly what they need and want.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re throwing a surprise baby shower, you can casually ask the <\/span>expecting parents<\/span> if they have a registry because you want to send a gift. Some parents put these together to send to <\/span>loved ones<\/span> near and far, even if they haven\u2019t planned a shower yet.<\/span><\/p>\n

For surprise showers where there isn\u2019t a <\/span>gift registry<\/span>, you can simply add a gifting theme to guide guests in the right direction. Make it a diaper shower and ask guests to bring diapers of various sizes. <\/span>New parents<\/span> often don\u2019t realize how many diapers they\u2019ll need to get through the first year, so this is an always-useful gift. For parents who love to read, you can do a stock-the-library theme and ask guests to bring a children\u2019s book.<\/span><\/p>\n

A little direction will ensure that the parents receive gifts they need and don\u2019t end up with hundreds of newborn <\/span>onesies<\/span> that their <\/span>little one<\/span> will grow out of in a couple months.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4: Choose a Date, Time, and Place<\/b><\/h3>\n

The last step before you send your invites is to nail down the nitty gritty details. Choose a date that\u2019s 2-3 months ahead of the <\/span>due date<\/span>. You want to allow <\/span>plenty of time<\/span> so that the parents can set up any gifts they absolutely need on hand before the birth. Two to three months also gives you <\/span>enough time<\/span> to avoid having to cancel the party or change it to a sip and see if the <\/span>baby arrives<\/span> early.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although they\u2019re often daytime events, baby showers can take place at any <\/span>time of day<\/span>, so find out what works best for the <\/span>guest of honor<\/span>. <\/span>Pregnant women<\/span> often experience fatigue, so check in with the parents to see what their schedule looks like post-pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, choose a place with enough room for the <\/span>number of guests<\/span> you\u2019re inviting. Often showers take place at the parents-to-be\u2019s house, a friend or <\/span>family member<\/span>\u2019s house, or a park. But you can also host it at a restaurant or another event venue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve nailed down these details, you\u2019re ready to send out your <\/span>baby shower invitations<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 5: Send Out Invites<\/b><\/h3>\n
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One of the best ways to make your <\/span>baby shower planning<\/span> easier is to send out<\/span> online invitations<\/strong><\/span><\/a> or <\/span>evites<\/span>. With<\/span> online baby shower invitations<\/a><\/strong>, you can customize the wording and design, then send them to your guests\u2019 inboxes in a matter of minutes. You don\u2019t have to buy stamps, waste paper, pay for postage, or cross your fingers that the snail mail will get delivered before the baby does.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, <\/span>evites<\/span> allow you to add the link to your <\/span>baby shower gift registry<\/span> directly on the invitations, which makes it easier for guests to click the link and start shopping. Plus, you can collect <\/span>RSVPs<\/span> automatically and track them online so you\u2019ll be on top of the exact <\/span>number of guests<\/span> to expect, which will help you plan your menu.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are adorable<\/span> baby shower invitations<\/strong> for girls<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, for<\/span> boys<\/a><\/strong>, and for a<\/span>\u00a0variety of themes<\/a><\/strong>. The hardest part will be picking your favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 6: Pick Out Decorations<\/b><\/h3>\n

You\u2019ve picked your theme, you\u2019ve chosen a venue, and you\u2019ve sent out invites. Now it\u2019s time for the fun part \u2014 decorating! If you have a theme, you can head to a party store and pick out <\/span>baby shower decorations<\/span> to match. Banners, balloons, streamers, tablecloths, confetti, and floral arrangements can all add to the festive feel of your party.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are also plenty of<\/span> cute baby shower ideas<\/a><\/strong> for functional decorations, like a<\/span>\u00a0DIY diaper bouquet centerpiece<\/a><\/strong> or stuffed animal decorations that can later become part of the nursery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whenever you\u2019re planning decorations, it\u2019s also a good time to think about <\/span>party favors<\/span>. <\/span>Baby shower favors<\/span> are still traditional at many celebrations, though they\u2019re certainly not required.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to add favors to your shower, small treats like cookies, <\/span>cupcakes<\/span>, or chocolates make a great gift. With the emergence of co-ed showers, mini bottles of champagne and other drinks have become popular <\/span>party favors<\/span> as well so guests can toast to the <\/span>new baby<\/span>. And there are plenty of more<\/span> creative baby shower favors<\/a><\/strong>, from bar soap to egg timers to picture frames.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 7: Plan Activities<\/b><\/h3>\n

Baby shower games<\/strong><\/span><\/a> can be big fun or can get a big groan from your guests. But as showers have become less traditional, it\u2019s opened the door for drinking games, guessing games, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

At a<\/span>\u00a0non-traditional baby shower<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, you can have all the non-pregnant people at your party chug beer from baby bottles and see who can empty the bottle the fastest. Or you can ask every guest to send in a picture of themselves as a baby then guess who is who. You can also add baby-themed trivia to your day and find out who knows the most about tiny humans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, games aren\u2019t the only option for activities. <\/span>Opening gifts<\/span> is a traditional baby shower activity, but with co-ed showers it has become less traditional to <\/span>open gifts<\/span> at the party. Many parents now choose to open the gifts after the party. As an alternative, try incorporating activities like decorating cookies or painting canvases (the best <\/span>DIY<\/span> art can get hung in the nursery).<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 8: Choose the Menu<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"Baby<\/p>\n

Your baby shower menu can range from <\/span>finger food<\/span> to a full meal. If you\u2019re hosting your baby shower at meal time, you should plan on serving a more filling menu. <\/span>Brunches<\/span> and barbecues are popular baby shower meals that are easy to plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

You could also focus your menu around appetizers or desserts, or you could create a menu themed around the <\/span>expecting mom<\/span>\u2019s biggest cravings. (We\u2019re seeing an ice cream sundae bar and a very big <\/span>baby shower cake<\/span> in your future!)<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also need to plan your <\/span>refreshments<\/span>. Decide if this is going to be a traditional, alcohol-free shower or a non-traditional, alcohol-welcome shower. If you\u2019re hosting a traditional shower, tea, coffee, or lemonade are welcome <\/span>refreshments<\/span>. If you\u2019re hosting a non-traditional shower, mix up a few<\/span> mocktails<\/a><\/strong> so the mom-to-be won\u2019t feel left out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 9: Play Host(ess)<\/b><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s finally time for the big day! Welcome guests as they arrive and be on hand to direct them to the drinks, food, and activities. If you\u2019re hosting organized activities where everyone will participate at the same time, warm up your vocal chords because you\u2019ll need to announce what everyone is supposed to be doing and when.<\/span><\/p>\n

If everyone needs to leave the party at a certain time, you\u2019ll also need to announce the end of the festivities. After the party is over, stick around to make sure <\/span>clean up<\/span> is taken care of and the party mess won\u2019t add any additional stress to the <\/span>expecting parents<\/span>\u2019 plates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 10: Send Thank You Notes<\/b><\/h3>\n
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If your baby shower guests brought presents, it\u2019s traditional to send<\/span> thank you cards<\/a><\/strong> to let them know how much you appreciate their generosity. <\/span>Baby shower etiquette<\/span> dictates that thank yous get sent out within one week of receiving the gift.<\/span><\/p>\n

Again, digital<\/span> baby shower thank you cards<\/a><\/strong> can make this process easier. You can use the same <\/span>guest list<\/span> you created when you sent out your initial round of invites, and you can quickly add a short, personalized note to each card. Send it to guests\u2019 inboxes and your <\/span>baby shower party<\/span> to-do list is officially to-done.<\/span><\/p>\n

Oh, Baby!<\/b><\/h2>\n

Planning a baby shower is a fun way to welcome a <\/span>little one<\/span> and to celebrate the big transition that\u2019s about to happen in the <\/span>new parents<\/span>\u2019 lives. All you need is a little bit of organization and a lot of love, and you can plan the <\/span>perfect baby shower<\/span> for yourself or your favorite parent-to-be.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow this <\/span>step-by-step guide <\/span>on <\/span>how to plan a baby shower<\/span> and you\u2019ll have all the details planned out long before the baby\u2019s <\/span>due date<\/span>. Put together your <\/span>guest list<\/span> and registry, choose the time and place, send out invites, and then start picking out decorations, activities, and food.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve got this. Now get out there and start showering the <\/span>new parents<\/span> with love.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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