Baby Shower Ideas - Celebration Of New Life
Baby showers are a celebration of new life. While the party is thrown in honor of the new baby, it is also all about the new mom or mom-to-be. It can be something as simple as a small get-together with a few close friends and family or large, lavish affair that lasts all afternoon with games, decorations, and lots of food. The type and size of party will depend on the mother’s wishes. She should be the final authority on the details and guest list as it is “her day.” Even though Mom gets final say on any baby shower ideas, the hostess should do everything possible to make sure the new mother-to-be doesn’t have to lift a finger. Baby showers are usually thrown during the mother’s third trimester. However, some prefer to wait until after the baby is born so they known better what they will need for gifts. Customarily a close friend or family member takes the honor of throwing the party. InvitationsOnce the mom-to-be has finalized the guest list, it’s time to send out invitations. They should be sent out at least 3-4 weeks prior to the actual event. If you’re going with a particular theme, then the invitations could reflect that. If the gender of the baby is known then the invitations can also reflect that to help give guests appropriate gift ideas. If you are having a particular style of party (dressy garden party vs. pajama party) then be sure to mention that so guests can dress accordingly. Date, time, R.S.V.P. information, and baby registry information should also be included. The hostess should be familiar with who are the closest family members (parents or grandparents) to Mom. They will be the “guests of honor” and should sit close to the new mother and be served first. Always make sure that the mom-to-be is comfortable and well taken care of. A Particular ThemeThe actual baby shower can be centered around a particular theme that can show up in the invitations, decorations, and even games. If you are having games at your shower, make sure that you have small prizes ready for the winners of each game. GiftsNo matter what baby shower ideas you incorporate into your party, gifts are always essential to the shower. As the gifts are opened, make sure that someone is writing each gift down and who it is from. This will make it easier for Mom to write thank-you notes later. Baby showers usually end with each guest leaving with a party favor. This is the mother’s way of saying “thank-you for attending the shower.” The favors can be small items like a hand lotion or something centered around your theme. They don’t need to be expensive, just something to let your guests know that you appreciate their presence. Your baby shower ideas do not need to be elaborate. The important thing is that everyone has an enjoyable time together and the new mother-to-be gets needed items for her baby. After the baby is born, life will be all about the baby. So, go out of your way to make sure this day is special for the new mom. Want a cupcake themed baby shower? Or just some great cupcakes to go with your theme? I would recommend that you visit All About Cupcakes. This website has some great cupcake party games and ideas and of course recipes and decorating tips for every occasion. Read more about this topic on the following pages: Top 10 Baby Shower Games Baby Shower Themes - Make Your Party More Exciting
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