5 Baby Shower Must Do's

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When planning a baby shower, the hostess wants to impress friends and family members with a beautiful festivity packed with both fun and sentiment; she always has to keep in mind the 5 Baby Shower Must Do's.

1. Baby' the Guest List. When planning the guest list for a baby shower, first and foremost on the list of 5 Baby Shower Must Do's involves a thoughtful, sensitive consideration of the guest list. The hostess should ask the mother to be for a thorough list of the people she wants to see at the party and follow it to the letter. If the baby shower is a surprise party, the hostess should compile a list of people who are special to the mother to be, be they her friends, her family members, and/or her co-workers; consulting the mother to be's mother, sisters and close friends for additional ideas. The hostess should invite everyone truly special to the mother to be, even if the hostess doesn't know or personally get along with them.

2. Deciding on the Best Time for the Baby Shower. The timing for a baby shower may be a bit tricky, but it is definitely one of the most important aspects of planning. Pick a time when guests are likely to be off work; on the other hand, don't plan a late-night festivity. After all, mothers to be need their sleep, as do the grandmas and elderly aunts who may be in attendance. A weekend afternoon may be the perfect time for a baby shower, especially if the hostess is planning a luncheon or brunch during the festivity. Which brings us to the next item on the list of 5 Baby Shower Must Do's…

3. Food Glorious Food! As a baby shower is a festive social occasion, refreshments are a must. The hostess should have plenty of tasty eats on hand for her guests, including cakes, mints, cupcakes, punch and cookies. Remember to have a variety of snacks including some that are healthy as well as tasty; especially for the mother to be and of course alcohol should not be included.

4. Deck Out the Baby Shower Decorations. It is important to use lovely decorations to make both the mother to be and the guests feel special. Colors like pink and white generally predominate; recommended design accents include decorative banners (preferably personalized), ribbons, paper swirls, tulle and lace, floral arrangements, and wall art.

5. Go All Out to honor the Mother To Be Last—but perhaps most important—on the list of 5 Baby Shower Must Do's involves the guest of honor, the mom to be. This is her day, so make sure that she feels like the queen of the ball. Adorn her with a tiara and sash and shower her with gifts; more important, shower her with love.

With these 5 baby shower must do's, your event is sure to be a success!


About the Author:
Mrs. Party... Gail Leino gives her two cents worth on entertaining
parties, and baby and bridal showers. Plus, she generously provides free
baby shower party games
activities and
baby shower party supplies



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