Baby Shower Planning Checklist

Baby Shower Planning Made Easy Planning a baby shower can be a lot of fun but it also can cause a lot of stress. A great way to enjoy your party planning without a lot of stress is to be organized and don’t procrastinate. We put together a checklist to help make your party planning a piece of cake! Baby Shower Checklist One to two months prior to the baby shower: Decide on the date and time of the party Decide on the location Create the guest list Choose a theme Plan party activities Plan the menu Choose the invitations Two to three weeks prior to the party: Mail or distribute invitations (Don’t forget to include directions) Order the cake Purchase decorations, party favors, items needed for games, and prizes Finalize the menu One week prior to the party: Purchase or order dishes, utensils, chairs, tables, etc. Finalize guest count Place orders for food and cake if necessary Confirm reservations if necessary Purchase film for camera or make sure your digital camera/camcorder is in working order Purchase your gift for the mama-to-be One day before the party: Begin to decorate Setup tables, chairs, etc. Gift wrap prizes and party favors Review planned activities and games Purchase beverages and ice Prepare a decorative street sign so guests can find the location easily Day of the baby shower: Add finishing touches to decorations Set out party favors Pickup food and cake Set out beverages, ice, plates, utensils, etc. Set up a gift table. Make sure to have a trash bag handy for wrapping paper Have a notebook and pen handy to write down the gifts received Following an organized list will help you keep on schedule and allow you to foresee any necessary changes. With a little bit of organization and planning your baby shower will be a great success! Did we miss anything? If you have any ideas you would like to add to the list, we would love to hear from you. Just send customer service your ideas and we will add them to our list. We want to hear from you!