Things You Should Know About Baby Showers

Hosting a baby shower for close friends, relatives and loved ones is always a great time for everyone you invite. However, there are some occasions where planning a baby shower can be stressful. In order to help you dodge some of these things, there are some basic guidelines that need to be answered. Below are some routinely asked questions and details:

Who's Hosting? - So...who's supposed to host? It is often common for just about anyone to host your shower. Frequently you see many guests combining their efforts to organize the shower including sisters, mothers, friends and other relatives can (and should) be trusted with some of the planning. This helps to make the execution go quickly and have your baby shower announcementsinvitations made on time.

When to Have a Shower - 2-3 months in advance of the due date is a pretty good guideline to use for the actual event. You'll likely want to start the planning 3 months or so prior to the actual shower date to accommodate the plans and travel arrangements for those you invited. Planning ahead also gives time to establish a gift registry.

Shower Invitations - There are a wide range of options for your baby shower invites from Designer Stationery to Handmade to homemade. Getting these created after the dates have been nailed down is likely the first thing you'll want to do.

New Baby Parties - These are showers that are thrown after the child is born. Though only seen occasionally, these types of parties usually happen if the mom to be is out of the country or incapacitated in some way before having the baby. These often take place one to three months after delivery.

Pary Location - Most traditional baby showers are held at the home of the person hosting but can really be held anywhere. Restaurants, parks, hotels, churches and private rooms are all options for your shower. Some of the things to consider when throwing your party at an "alternative" venue are of course, costs and the potential for bad weather.

Throwing a Surprise Shower - If you're looking for something a bit less "traditional", a surprise baby shower can add some additional excitement. It is wise to keep in mind however if you are planning a surprise event, that it can be a bit of a test for some moms-to-be and especially those who are dealing with difficult pregnancies.

What About Men? - Though not usually on the guest list at baby showers, men are being invited more and more. This will likely change the vibe that you might find at a traditional shower but, depending on the group, can be a fun alternative. Some prefer to have the men arrive for only the second half of the shower after the girls have had time to celebrate with the mom to be.

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