A baby shower party is thrown for friends that are pregnant. This practice has significantly changed over the course of the years and has gradually become more and more elaborate.
A baby shower can make an expectant mother feel more secure in the fact that her friends are there to support her both emotionally and materially. Usually the baby shower is organized by non-relatives. But today, there is isn’t uncommon for a family members, support group members, or church friends to plan the event.
Inviting the Guests
Who should you invite? Usually, the guest list will only include those nearest and dearest to the expectant mother. It wouldn’t hurt if she gets a first look at the guest list so that she can suggest who should be invited. If you are planning a surprise baby shower, you will have to do a little research on who should be attending instead of running the list through the expectant mother. If the child is not a firstborn, you may opt to keep the number of guests down to the closest to the mother. A baby shower for the firstborn child tends to have a larger guest list since it is, after all, the mother’s first time. The thing to remember is that the nature of a baby shower is intimacy. So, for any baby shower party, try making the gathering one of intimate friends. You can use informal ways to invite these guests: email, phone, personal contact, etc. Invitation cards and other letters are the best way, however, as they provide a tangible, traceable evidence of invitation. Plus, it is the most sure and formal way to invite a person – and in many cultures – the only way.What about the Guys?
The nature of the party is probably going to tend towards the feminine side. If, however, the organizers of the party have a provision for this, then inviting men would be fine. It also depends on the men, since the party may dwell on topics such as pregnancy, children, and other motherly topics, they might not be that excited about.Baby Shower Venues
Anywhere! As long as it can keep with the placid and fun nature of the occasion, any place would be fine. The more usual places on baby shower lists are backyards, formal halls, restaurants, and basically any room that has the amenities to make a baby shower successful. Just make sure the venue is not crowded and stressful to the mother-to-be. It also pays to make sure the venue is set long before the actual baby shower happens.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. A baby shower is a pleasant surprise to an expectant mother. It takes a lot of the stress off of her mind and provides a means for friends to show support and concern (and of course, baby gifts). A properly coordinated baby shower will be greatly appreciated and forever remembered by mothers long after they have delivered their children.Sponsored Links
