Brainstorming great ideas for a baby shower need not be complicated or a time-consuming affair. Once you have decided the theme for the baby shower, half of your tasks are almost over. And the rest of the preparations just fall in place with respect to the theme. Below we have listed some tasks that you will have to ensure for the baby shower to make it really memorable for your family, friends and of course the mother and baby:
Theme - If you know whether you are having a baby boy or girl, you can narrow down the list of the possible themes that can be picked for the shower. You can explore themes about anything and everything these days e.g. Sports, Animals, Teddy Bears, Princess Theme or Pirate Theme. Once you have decided the theme, do let your guests know the theme of the baby shower so that they may plan their gifts such as baby clothes and baby accessories accordingly.
Theme - If you know whether you are having a baby boy or girl, you can narrow down the list of the possible themes that can be picked for the shower. You can explore themes about anything and everything these days e.g. Sports, Animals, Teddy Bears, Princess Theme or Pirate Theme. Once you have decided the theme, do let your guests know the theme of the baby shower so that they may plan their gifts such as baby clothes and baby accessories accordingly.
Decoration - Since the theme has been decided the decoration will have to be appropriately done to match the theme. If the baby shower has a Princess theme you can decorate with pink streamers, flowers and golden balloons. If your budget permits, you can also have princess themed napkins, table mats, cups etc.
Invitations - The first impression that people will have about baby shower is from the invitation card that they receive. Your guests will learn about the baby shower, theme and other information of the shower from the invitation card. There are many styles and qualities of invitation cards. Like a party favor, the invitation card too will become a keepsake of the baby shower, hence make it worthwhile to pick an invitation card that is worth every penny.
Return Gifts – Party-favors or return-gifts will be something that your guests will take home and will become a keepsake of the baby shower. Therefore it should be memorable. Usually for such events it is advisable to give something personalized such as baby towels, mugs, candles etc.
These ideas are just a small guide to help you organize a baby shower. There are a lot more things that you can plan for a Baby Shower keeping in mind your budget and guest list. All you have to do is take some time out and plan things calmly to make everything memorable.