Although making plans for a baby shower may be fun, it can be overwhelming at times too.  There are many details that can not be overlooked, like the latest in baby shower trends and themes, proper etiquette, and the various factors that are necessary for planning a baby shower.  There is also the subject of purchasing decorations and other supplies.  If your budget is tight, fashioning the shower decorations yourself is a creative, cost-cutting option.

Trends and Themes

The theme of the baby shower is without a doubt the most important decision to make as it will influence every other choice you select for the upcoming party.  The goal is to select a theme that will add an extra special element to the festivities, one that reflects the style of the expectant mother.  Thankfully, almost any theme is acceptable for modern baby showers; however, every theme suggestion should get the mother’s stamp of approval before the shower planning goes any further.

Proper Etiquette

The rules of traditional etiquette state that relatives should refrain from hosting the event to avoid making it appear as the mother’s family is requesting presents.  But these are modern times in which we live and as you may well know, many people are choosing to take some of these etiquette rules and toss them out the window.  So if your favorite aunt wants to host your baby shower, feel free to let her do so.

Various Necessary Factors

When choosing what foods you will serve, your budget, the scheduled time, and the level of the baby shower’s formality will all play a part in your decisions.  Just as with baby shower decorations, food can be matched to the theme–sit-down dinners for a formal event, a buffet spread for a semi-formal shower, or chips and sandwiches for a casual get together.

There are also baby shower games to consider.  Some of the well-received and popular shower games include bingo, diaper games, word puzzles, and baby name activities.  Any of these games will make the shower more fun and memorable.  You also have the choice of giving away party favors as game prices, towards the end of the shower, or at both times.

Baby Shower Planning Tips

After you have chosen the date for the baby shower, discuss the tentative date with the mom-to-be in order to make sure she does not have any prior commitments scheduled for that day.  Any key guests, such as the expectant mom’s grandmother, who are coming out of town should be consulted as well.  While it is impossible to accommodate everyone, try your best to ensure that the people most important to the mother will be in attendance.