Baby showers are considered to be the most appropriate opportunity to honor the expectant mother. In a typical baby shower there will be food, games and activities. The shower often takes place just a few months before the baby is born. To host a successful shower party, you need the cooperation of the mother.
The purpose of a shower party is to honor the expectant mother and her child. This is a chance for family members and relatives to gather and enjoy their gathering. A shower is also a good opportunity for friends and workmates to share the happiness with the parents.
The shower party also provide an opportunity for the expectant parents to receive the supplies and gifts the baby will need. The expectant parents register for the items they will need and the guests will then give the parents what were registered on the list.
The first thing you have to consider before hosting a baby shower party is the type of the party you want to host. Whether it will be an event for couples or only women will set the criteria of what type of activities will take place.
When you select a party with only feminine attendees, you have to make sure all the activities are feminine targeted. Some activities include spa showers and tea parties. The main color of the party will be either pink or blue. Remember, pink for baby girl and blue for baby boy.
There are also showers for men only. These showers tend to have sporting activities. If the parents are having their second child, they have had enough toys and clothes for the baby. Therefore, they may want to celebrate a party where all the guests bring books to build a library for the child.
The shower usually takes place a few months before the birth of the baby. However, there are many parties take place after the baby is born so that the guests can see the baby and give their gifts directly to the newborn.
All shower invitations as well as any other party invitations should be sent four to six weeks in advance. This is to allow time for the guests to arrange their work and to make a gift selection. If you are inviting far away guests, make sure you send out invitations a long time before the party takes place.
One of the most paramount parts of a shower party is food and drink. You should have enough food for not only the invited guests but also some unexpected guests. You have to be prudent so that when expected guests come, you don't go short of food.