When the host sees the fruits of her hard work, planning, and time, producing a successful baby shower can be hugely rewarding. The joy and pride in seeing the guest of honor being showered with love and gifts makes all the effort put into the event worthwhile.
Yes, holding a baby shower is a lot of work, and because of this, it's usually given by a relative or a close friend of the expectant mom. And the relative or friend is instrumental in deciding one of the biggest considerations for the shower: Will it be a surprise event or will the mom know?
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Having the shower a surprise for the mom can be a lot of fun. And it will require a designated person to 1) construct a reason to get together with the mom on the designated time and date of the shower, and 2) transport the guest of honor to the event. This person may be the husband, father, family member, or close friend.
While a non-surprise shower is less cloak-and-dagger, it can still be just as much fun, while requiring less stress. Regardless of which type of party is chosen, picking a theme for the event goes a long way in organizing the shower. With a theme, things like decorations, food, invitations, and games can all be chosen more easily.
Shower invitations should be sent out at least a month prior to the event to friends, relatives, and colleagues of the mother-to-be. Make sure the invitations have all the necessary information: date, time, address, phone contact, email address, and the name of the baby shower registry if one's being used.
As guests are arriving, the host should greet and welcome them to her event. When the mom arrives, have her seated in a position of honor and in comfort... it's her event! Since the guests come from different parts of the mom's life, they often will need introductions. And there's no better way to introduce people and break the ice than with some baby shower games. Have them ready to go, and consider handing out prizes to the winners to keep things fun.
Before the guests leave, the expectant mom may want to open the baby shower gifts and have her reactions recorded on camera. Someone should assist her in recording the names of the giver and the gift brought for later use in sending thank you notes.
A successful baby shower is really all about supporting the mother-to-be in an exciting new phase of her life. I wish you all the luck in the world in this endeavor!
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