Hosting a Baby shower has significantly changed over the last few years and have gradually become more commercialized and elaborate and well planned. Baby showers are occasions that are held for family or friends who are expecting a child or in some cases an adopted child.
Baby showers can make the mother-to-be feel more secure knowing that her friends are all pulling for her and giving moral and in some cases much needed financial support. Usually the baby shower is arranged by non-relatives. But nowadays, it isn't unusual to find family members, support group members, church friends and pretty much anyone except the mother-to-be.
Deciding On The Baby Shower Guest List Inviting the guests? Mostly, the shower guest list will include those people that are nearest and dearest to the expectant mother. If the baby shower isn't to be a surprise party for the expectant mother then it really wouldn't hurt to let her have a look so that you can maybe include people you had not thought of. But if it is to be a surprise baby shower party you will need to be more secretive and ask around using family and very close friends for suggestions for the guest list.
Traditionally baby showers for the second born child, are a much smaller gathering where the amount of guests is usually kept down to the closest family and friends to the mother-to-be. Firstborn baby showers however are a little different and they tend to have a larger guest list since it is, after all, the mother-to-be's first child.
When planning the baby shower and making the decisions on who to invite you need to take into consideration that this is an intimate occasion so you should try to make the gathering one that has many of the expectant mothers intimate friends and associates.
There are many informal ways that you can choose to invite your guests such as email, phone and other ways. But of course the more traditional way is to send out invitations or letters to the guests that will be attending. This also has the affect of making the baby much more formal event and in many countries is the only acceptable way to invite the guests.
Hosting A Mixed Baby Shower Party Usually a baby shower party is going to tend towards the females only; however it is not unheard of and if the host of the baby shower has catered for the attendance of guys, then inviting the guys would be just fine. This also depends on the guys and whether or not they want to attend, since the party may dwell on topics such as pregnancy, children, and other mother-to-be subjects, they might not be that excited to participate. All in all, it depends on the preference of the person hosting the party and the mother-to-be and whether the guys wish to attend.
Choosing The Baby Shower Venue Many baby shower parties are hosted in such places as formal halls, restaurants and even your own backyard. If the truth be told you can actually host a baby shower party anywhere you choose as long as the expectant mother is comfortable and there are amenities for your guests to use. Be warned however that you really need to arrange the location weeks before the shower is scheduled to start to ensure that you will not have crowds using the the same venue which could possible spoil the day for all attending.
When to Throw a Baby Shower Usually this is one or two months before her due. The baby shower is the perfect time to get your friend baby needs and stuff she may not have had time to purchase yet. It has to be well-timed though - not too close to the due date, and not to far as to whittle down the excitement.
For the mother-to-be there is nothing more pleasant than a baby shower. This type of party is intended to take a lot of the stress away from the expectant mother by showing your support and dedication this takes the attention off the child birth and gives them very pleasant memories for both parents (and of course, all the baby gifts) from the invited guests.
With good planning and execution of the baby shower party you will ensure the mother-to-be has a fun and memorable day that she will remember long into the future. As well as helping you to relax and enjoy the day as the baby shower host.
Baby showers can make the mother-to-be feel more secure knowing that her friends are all pulling for her and giving moral and in some cases much needed financial support. Usually the baby shower is arranged by non-relatives. But nowadays, it isn't unusual to find family members, support group members, church friends and pretty much anyone except the mother-to-be.
Deciding On The Baby Shower Guest List Inviting the guests? Mostly, the shower guest list will include those people that are nearest and dearest to the expectant mother. If the baby shower isn't to be a surprise party for the expectant mother then it really wouldn't hurt to let her have a look so that you can maybe include people you had not thought of. But if it is to be a surprise baby shower party you will need to be more secretive and ask around using family and very close friends for suggestions for the guest list.
Traditionally baby showers for the second born child, are a much smaller gathering where the amount of guests is usually kept down to the closest family and friends to the mother-to-be. Firstborn baby showers however are a little different and they tend to have a larger guest list since it is, after all, the mother-to-be's first child.
When planning the baby shower and making the decisions on who to invite you need to take into consideration that this is an intimate occasion so you should try to make the gathering one that has many of the expectant mothers intimate friends and associates.
There are many informal ways that you can choose to invite your guests such as email, phone and other ways. But of course the more traditional way is to send out invitations or letters to the guests that will be attending. This also has the affect of making the baby much more formal event and in many countries is the only acceptable way to invite the guests.
Hosting A Mixed Baby Shower Party Usually a baby shower party is going to tend towards the females only; however it is not unheard of and if the host of the baby shower has catered for the attendance of guys, then inviting the guys would be just fine. This also depends on the guys and whether or not they want to attend, since the party may dwell on topics such as pregnancy, children, and other mother-to-be subjects, they might not be that excited to participate. All in all, it depends on the preference of the person hosting the party and the mother-to-be and whether the guys wish to attend.
Choosing The Baby Shower Venue Many baby shower parties are hosted in such places as formal halls, restaurants and even your own backyard. If the truth be told you can actually host a baby shower party anywhere you choose as long as the expectant mother is comfortable and there are amenities for your guests to use. Be warned however that you really need to arrange the location weeks before the shower is scheduled to start to ensure that you will not have crowds using the the same venue which could possible spoil the day for all attending.
When to Throw a Baby Shower Usually this is one or two months before her due. The baby shower is the perfect time to get your friend baby needs and stuff she may not have had time to purchase yet. It has to be well-timed though - not too close to the due date, and not to far as to whittle down the excitement.
For the mother-to-be there is nothing more pleasant than a baby shower. This type of party is intended to take a lot of the stress away from the expectant mother by showing your support and dedication this takes the attention off the child birth and gives them very pleasant memories for both parents (and of course, all the baby gifts) from the invited guests.
With good planning and execution of the baby shower party you will ensure the mother-to-be has a fun and memorable day that she will remember long into the future. As well as helping you to relax and enjoy the day as the baby shower host.
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Cathy has been hosting baby showers for many years and with her own Baby Shower website has helped thousands to host memorable baby shower parties from all over the world. Have a question about your baby shower place your comments here Baby Shower Blog it's free.
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