| 1 - Decide on the Guest List | | | | make all the difference in the world! Sit down and |
| How many people will be invited? Be sure to talk with | | | | plan out the schedule for your shower. Allow enough |
| the mommy-to-be to find out who she would like to | | | | time to eat, open gifts and play games. Also be sure |
| invite - and ask her to chat with the daddy-to-be and | | | | that the mommy-to-be will have time to walk around |
| each of their moms/families so that you have a clear | | | | and greet everyone. Once you are at the shower - |
| picture of who should receive an invite. | | | | it's your job to keep everything on schedule! |
| 2 - Choose a Location | | | | 5 - Send the Invitations |
| Baby showers can be held just about anywhere. | | | | Grab the invites and get them out at least 4 - but no |
| From a backyard picnic setting to a formal ballroom | | | | more than 6 - weeks before the event. |
| the venue you chose will set the stage for | | | | 6 - Plan the Games |
| everything else. So, after you've decided on your | | | | Choose one to four games that you think will keep |
| guest list, choose where you'll have the shower and | | | | your guests entertained. Be sure to grab supplies like |
| reserve a spot. | | | | pens, paper and other items that your guests will |
| 3 - Cook-up the Menu | | | | need to participate in the games. |
| Though your location may dictate the food that you | | | | 7 - Decorate the Room |
| choose, do spend some time early in the planning on | | | | Use a combination of table settings and linens, |
| the menu and the cake... the cake is very important | | | | traditional party decorations like balloons, centerpieces |
| part of any shower! | | | | that can double as prizes and favors to decorate the |
| 4 - Create the Schedule: | | | | room. |
| This is one of the most ignored steps - but it could | | | | 8 - Have a Great Time! |