You have given a task to host a baby shower for a friend, and it is your first time. You are a little nervous and don't know where to start. With a little research and creativity, you will surely have a very successful event ahead of you.
Here are a few tips you can start with.
Invitations. Make a guest list of those who should be invited. Invitations should be sent out three to four weeks in advance if the guests live nearby. For those guests living in long distance, invitations should be sent four to six weeks. You should include a clear instruction how to get to the venue.
Greet the Baby Shower Guests as they arrive. Prepare name tags for the guests and introduce the guests to one another before the baby shower party starts. Greet them as they arrive to make them feel that they are important.
Don't forget the baby shower games. Prepare the baby shower games so the guests will enjoy their time together interacting with one another. If you have a large space, it is advisable that you provide tables for them to eat their meal on the table.
Place the baby shower gifts in one place. Put the gifts in one place where the mom-to-be can have a seat and open them later at the party. List the names of the guests where the gifts came from so mom can prepare the thank you card.
Baby Shower Favors. You should have enough baby shower favors for your guests, or you can also have a little extra just to be safe. Keep the events moving at a great pace. If possible, write in a piece of paper the list of events that are planned for that day and hand it to every guest.
Thank everyone who comes. Thank everyone who come to the event and walk them to the door. Make them feel that their presence are greatly appreciated.
Being the host, it is your responsibility to make the baby shower party a success. Have it well-planned and everyone will appreciate it.
Gift Pick:
Planning to create a baby registry? Why not? Here are some tips to help you make it a success.
- Tell Everyone About It. Specify on the invitations where you have registered whether it’s on-line or off-line.
- List gifts to fit people with both small to large range of budget. Let’s face it. Not all our guests have large budget so it is essential that we include in our list small but essential gifts that you would like to receive.
- Always remember that gift registry is optional. Make your gift registry a guide for your guests to give them some ideas about the gifts that you consider essential for the baby. You should still give them the right to give anything they choose.
- Where to register. Registering in an on-line store will benefit you and your guests especially if the store offers a wide range of products to choose from. Your guests will just have to choose something that will fit in to their budget without worrying where to find it.
- Don’t forget the Thank You card. A written thank you card should be given not only those who handed you a gift but to all who joined in and celebrated with you. It is the most important way of showing your appreciation for their time and presence during the occasion.
Follow those tips and you can’t go wrong. Also remember that baby shower is about celebration of a new life and not about gifts. For more baby shower tips and ideas including where to create a registry, visit http://www.best-shoppe.com/holding-a-baby-shower-soon-dont-forget-the-baby-shower-registry/
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