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As a Baby Shower host, there are many things to prepare and a lot of aspects that need careful consideration. But do not stress, just follow the time line below and you’ll be all set!
7-8 weeks prior to baby shower
- Set a date for the Event together with the expectant mother
- Prepare a guest list together with the mother-to-be
- Decide on location
- Are you going to have a Theme, if so, this is the time to decide on this. Include the mother-to-be
- Make or order invitations. You will find invitations here.
- Prepare a list of food and beverages for the Shower
5-6 weeks prior to baby shower
- Distribute invitations
- Keep track of names and addresses so that it will be easy for the mother-to-be to send out Thank You cards
- Decide on the menu for the Event
- Decide on games, if there are to be any, and prices for the Winners
- Purchase prices
- Start shopping for baby shower favors (thank you items given to each guest for coming), a tradition becoming more and more popular
- Order decorations and party supplies, and make sure that these goes with the theme
- For co-ed Showers, make sure that the father-to-be is not forgotten!
- Purchase small gifts for siblings, if siblings are attending
3-4 weeks prior to baby shower
- Buy and wrap your gift
- Make sure that there are sufficient utensils and serving spoons
- Make sure that there are enough tables and chairs for the guests
- Confirm reservations at spa, club or restaurant if the shower is held at such
- Order and plan for the cake
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