1 to 2 Months before the Baby Shower:
- Meet with Mommy-to-be and agree on a date for her baby shower
- Decide on a location for the baby shower, be sure to make reservations.
- Choose your Baby Shower Theme
- Decide how many guests you want to invite
- Meet with Mommy-to-be and ask her to make up a guest list with names and addresses of the special people she wants at her baby shower
- Plan the baby shower games
- List the appetizers, food and drinks you'll serve. Make a grocery list.
- If you are having a caterer, secure your caterer.
- Choose the Baby Shower Invitations and let the guests know the baby shower theme
- Decide on the Baby Shower Menu
- Send out the Baby Shower Invitations and include directions.
- Order the Baby Shower Cake
- Order the Baby Shower Decorations, (banners, balloons, streamers, diaper cakes
- Order the Baby Shower Games you will be playing
- Order the Baby Shower Favors or prizes that keep within the theme of the shower.
- If you are having the baby shower at your house, collect enough tables and chairs and ensure that you have a comfortable chair for Mom.
- Make a final count on your baby shower RSVP list and call anyone who hasn't responded
- Confirm reservations if necessary.
- Prepare your digital camera and purchase disposable cameras for guests to use during the shower.
- Prepare your home for the baby shower.
- Go through the games and make sure you know how they are played.
- Pick up the baby shower cake and any last minute items such as ice.
- Make sure your beverages are chilled.
- Sit down, relax and picture that everything is going to go off with style and ease.
- Inflate the balloons and tie some at the end of the drive or at the entrance of the venue.
- Keep a notebook at hand to keep track of the baby shower gifts.
- Set out the beverages, glasses and ice.
- Put the food out.
- Greet guests warmly with a smile
- Make sure the Mom is comfortable at all times.
- Enjoy the baby shower party and accept the many compliments graciously.
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