Baby showers should have some sort of theme because when it does…it looks expertly planned! When they don’t, it can look like a hot mess thrown together at the last minute! You’re smiling because you know it’s true! Basically lol NO ONE will be impressed! Granted everybody doesn’t feel the need to go overboard with the theme…but at least have a color scheme and center it on the Mommy-to-be at the very least. Ask all her favorites…cravings, colors, children’s books (ie Goodnight Moon), desserts, holidays, animals etc. and show them throughout the day! The Mommy-to-be has to feel special, if she doesn’t rest assured the baby shower was in vain! You can showcase the theme through invitations, games, and the decorations. Be sure to tailor it to the Mommy-to-be’s style however…if she doesn’t have a blaring personality don’t decorate her shower in lime greens and bright oranges and have a stripping Mariachi band! Chances are that won’t be her type of party right? Most showers require no men or at least all the men present to have on pants…if her style is more the polar opposite…do some neutrals with some fun “not so embarrassing” games! Games are the make it or break it for some people….some don’t mind being embarrassed and joining the guests in just laughing their little hearts out-the rest might protest if people laugh at them a little too hard and grow sadder as the day moves on! The number one goal is to keep the Mommy-to-be happy happy happy happy so tailor the baby shower to her puhlease people!
Remember that Baby shower I blogged about a while ago??? Yeah…I got it! YAY!!!! Questionnaire has been submitted and we’re meeting to sign the contract and talk preliminaries…hopefully this week. I have exactly 15 weeks until the big day! That is excellent timing! The date of a baby shower should be 4-8 weeks before the due date and invitations should be sent out 5-6 weeks before the decided date. I’m curious to find out the venue because she contacted me with a venue booked…which really really speeds up the process! Will the menu be full or appetizers? Catered or from the family? Will this venue allow all decorations or will there be some prohibitions. Is the couple a scrapbook type of couple or would they rather not create a whole lot of stuff. So much to discuss….so exciting!
Before I get ahead of myself…at the present moment I’m only interested in the guest list, budget, date, and venue! Luckily I have an idea of the budget (that’s how I base my fee) and an exact date so I’m well on the way!
~XOXO
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