If you are the type of person who is organized, flexible, good conversationalist and communicates very well information and all, then organizing baby shower will be easy for you.
Whether it is your first time to host or you’re a pro at putting together baby showers, planning is really essential to ensure you get things done just the way you and the mom-to-be or parents-to-be want.
In planning for baby shower, the very first thing to consider is the location – where will you hold the party? Now, in choosing for the location or venue, it is best to consider what the mom-to-be would love the most, after all it’s really her we’re celebrating. You have to consider whether she is a home-body or does she love to go out with friends for dine-outs, walk on park, picnics. Her preferences will tell you what location or venue she would be most comfortable with, and whether she’d love a huge crowd or just an intimate and small group.
Here are some location ideas to match with the type of mom-to-be.
1. HOME
They say “there is no place like home.” There is indeed no better place to hold a baby shower than in mom-to-be’s home. If not her home, it can be held in one of her bestfriend or family’s home.
If the mom-to-be is a home-buddy, tben at home is the best location for the baby shower. It is also ideal for a more private and intimate shower. Meaning inviting friends and family who are closest to the mom-to-be or parents-to-be.
Home is also a very comfortable and most practical venue for the shower, because you can reign free in the kitchen and you don’t need to worry about the dishes and cutlery and other stuff. It makes it easy to decorate, whether you plan to have it in the garden or backyard or in the dining. And the best part is that everyone knows where the toilet is.
2. RESTAURANT
This is a cozy place to hold a party and that includes baby shower. If the mom-to-be enjoys dining out with friends or family, then she will love to have her baby shower at one of her favorite restaurants. Doing it in a restaurant would also mean she prefer a smaller group and for a more intimate party with just her closest family and friends.
So the first thing to do is to find out what are her favorite restaurants (although as her bestie you must already know). Once you’ve picked the best one, make sure to call and book ahead with the number guests.
Plan whether to have a lunch or dinner. If the mom-to-be prefers a formal party then go for dinner, but if she prefer a cozy and more relaxed one, then lunch will be the best. In choosing the menu, make sure that you choose food that everyone will enjoy, but putting the mom-to-be’s favorite cuisine as the top most priority.
3. OFFICE
Maybe the mom-to-be spends most of her time at the office and almost all of the guest list are her co-workers. If so, then what better place to hold the baby shower than right in the office.
This is going to be practical for you as the host and the guests. The mom-to-be’s co-workers must be super busy, so doing the shower right in the office means that they don’t need to ask for a leave. They only hsve to carve an hour or two for break, her boss included. Plus, you can have extra pair of hands to help you with the decorations, food preparations and all. Her colleagues will be more than glad to help.
It is super comfy too for the guests because they know the whole place.
4. DESTINATION
If the mom-to-be love to go outing with friends and family, then she’ll definitely love to have her baby shower outdoors.
This one can be a bit tough because you need to book a place in advance, arrange for food caterings and decorations. But, first you have to decide for the specific venue: beach, park, garden, by the boat, fancy hotel, poolside, etc.
This may also mean that the guest list for the shower will be bigger than when doing it at home. Because you have the space and it is outdoors, you can do a lot of activities and games, and this is the type of baby shower that is going to be super fun and exciting.
And although outdoor venue can be a bit challenging to decorate, it allows you to be your most creative. So many stuff you can put here and there, and you can set-up photo booths and different corners.
Finally, wherever you have the baby shower, it’s really the moments you share that makes it special. The small and sincere conversations, the smiles, and the love and support are the things that will make the mom-to-be feel special and loved. And that is what matters the most.