Planning A Baby Shower
First Steps: Putting Together The Guest List
Traditionally you would invite only women to a baby shower, from both sides of the family, the mom-to-be's girlfriends, and of course, the mom-to-be. Times have changed however, and potential invitees could be the dad-to-be, grandpa-to-be, and anyone else! The real question is, what kind of baby shower do you want to throw? Is it women only? Will the parents-to-be have another baby shower for family only? If so, you might consider hosting a friends-only baby shower. Another popular trend is to host a co-ed couples baby shower.
Whether or not to invite children is another matter for consideration. If the baby-to-be already has a brother or sister, then inviting other kids might be a great way to get them involved in celebrating their new sibling. Depending on how old the older siblings are, they might be able to lead the other kids in activities. Seven is about the right age. This way, they'll feel as though they are included in hosting responsibilities. Or, you might even consider hiring a babysitter for the event.
Guest List Considerations:
- For planning purposes, you should have your guest list finalized within 4-6 weeks of your baby shower date
- Make sure your desired venue can accomodate a group the size of your guest list
- On the other hand, if it is to be a small, intimate shower, then make sure the location reflects that too
- In order to avoid stepping on toes, make sure the expecting grandmothers and any other cherised friends and relatives are invited -- even if you do not know them personally.
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