How To Plan A Baby Shower

Expecting a baby is a special occasion that is usually celebrated by throwing a baby shower. For years, this has been an easy way to bring friends and family together and spoil the parents-to-be.

While the lack of set rules allows room for creativity, it can also make organizing and hosting a baby shower stressful. Luckily for you, Galuppi’s has a few suggestions that will help you plan the perfect event.

Choosing The Right Date And Time

Before the planning process can begin, you need to settle on a date and time that the event will be held.

A baby shower is typically held when the expectant mother is around seven months into her pregnancy when the mother is feeling more comfortable. Since the event is for her, you’ll need to consult her for this stage of planning.

Put Together A Guest List And Budget

To ensure that you don’t leave anyone out, ask the mother-to-be for a list of guests that she would like to celebrate with her.

Once you have the guest list, you need to figure out how much money you’re wanting to spend on the event. A budget will guide several of your decisions, including what type of party you’re able to throw.

Find A Venue

There are a number of important things to consider before choosing a venue, like the time of year, the number of guests, and the budget.

The best option for a shorter guest list and more intimate gathering would be the backyard or living room. However, this does mean that someone will need to be on clean-up duty.

A longer guest list means that you’re going to need a bigger venue. If the weather is pleasant, the park is a good option. However, you also have the option of hiring out space in a hotel or restaurant like Galuppi’s. This allows the host to relax and focus on other party elements.

Choose A Theme For The Party

Now that you’ve got most of the admin out of the way, it’s time to focus on more exciting elements like choosing a theme.

While a theme isn’t essential to a baby shower, it is an easy way to add a fun touch and help make the event memorable.

Send Out the Invitations

As we’re sure you already know, life is busy, and people’s calendars tend to fill up quickly. To avoid disappointment, baby shower invitations should be sent out four to six weeks before the event.

For gatherings only consisting of family, an invitation can be sent over the phone in the form of a message. However, when in doubt, we always recommend following the proper etiquette when sending out invitations.

Plan A Menu

Keeping guests happy generally translates into keeping guests fed. Since the party is for the parents-to-be, you may want to incorporate some of their favorite foods and desserts.

Pick Fun Baby Shower-Themed Games

Choosing games that are appropriate for all ages and in line with your theme will keep your guests happy and engaged. If you don’t want to play games, creating a photo booth section with props is another option.

Baby Shower Venues In South Florida

As you can tell, there is a lot that goes into planning a baby shower. Why not let Galuppi’s, one of South Florida’s most popular baby shower venues, take care of some of the items on your to-do list?

With a variety of event packages to choose from, you’ll be able to find everything you need in one place.

Give us a call today at 954-785-0226 for all your private event needs.