Baby Shower Planning Guide

Few celebrations are happier than a baby shower. The parents-to-be are both excited and a little nervous about the future, grandparents who know what's coming can't wait for the big day, and guests are simply happy to share in the joy.

Baby showers are one of the most enchanting parties to plan, because they represent new life and the celebration of motherhood.

If you've accepted the task of planning a baby shower, here are the steps you need to follow to make it memorable for the mom-to-be and fun for all of the guests.

1 Baby Shower Invitations

If you are going to have a theme for the baby shower, decide right away so that your invitations match your theme. You don’t need a theme, but it gives you a nice way of tying the party together. Once you have an idea for the baby shower theme, it will be easy to plan your invitations, decorations, party favors and even the games.

2 So you've gone ahead and selected the theme, time and the place for your shower. The next step is to find the perfect baby shower invitation to set the tone for your party.

3 Centerpieces help to set the festive tone for any party. At a baby shower, they help to focus attention on the prospective guest of honor.

4 Part decoration, part dessert, I don't care what kind of party you're hosting, make sure there's a cake that's as yummy to look at as it is to eat!

5 I know they may seem hokey at first, but baby shower games help to break the ice as well as encourage guests who may be from different generations to feel comfortable sharing their childbirth and parenting experiences.

6 Create a guest book that all the guests can sign with their advice and wishes. Be sure to assign someone to take photos and videos to capture the memories for the mom-to-be to enjoy once her baby has arrived.