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Baby Shower Party Checklist
A ‘tongue in cheek’ reminder! Why not save the page and print it off?!
- One to two months before the party (If you’re very organised!):
- ___Choose the date for the baby shower, check people’s availability.
- ___Discuss the guest list with Mum-Be (determines size of the party).
- ___Decide the location (usually someone’s house, but you could always eat out).
- ___Set the theme, take a look at Baby Shower Themes
- ___Decide on the type of shower (small, quiet, loud.).
- ___Plan your activities (or just let it go with the flow).
- ___Plan your menu (nibbles will do).
- ___Select the invitations Baby Shower Invitations.
- Two to three weeks before the party:
- ___Send your invitations (include directions) and ask for RSVP.
- ___Order cake (or bake or buy).
- ___Purchase decorations.
- ___Think about your menu.
- One week before the party (Do all the above if you’re not very organised!):
- ___Beg, borrow, steal(!) chairs, tables, dishes, utensils, etc.
- ___Check who is coming and that helpers know what they’re doing!
- ___Start thinking about buying food & drink.
- ___Confirm reservations (if applicable).
- ___Buy a film for your camera/ recharge batteries in digital camera.
- ___Buy a gift for Mum-to-be that’s going to be reminder of the special day/ You may want to think about
- getting a ‘new mum‘ gift as she wont be pregnant for too long!
- The day before the party (Panic! If you’ve not done the above!):
- ___Begin decorating.
- ___Set up tables, chairs, buffet table, etc..
- ___Review the games/activities wrap any game prizes.
- ___Pick up the cake.
- ___Buy food & drink.
- The Big Day!
- ___ Finish decorations & blow up balloons.
- ___Set out food and drinks, cutlery, crockery, glasses.
- ___Keep a notebook nearby to write down the gifts received. Also, keep a black bag nearby for the wrapping paper.
- ___Greet guests at the door with a smile :-)
- ___Enjoy!
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