Giving birth is like proclaiming one of God’s miracle. And either you are a mom or not, hearing one of your friends or relatives being pregnant, what a happier way to celebrate it – is to give a baby shower!
As you let the amazing news sink in, your friend is envisioning the journey that will usher in a new life into the world: the gynecologist visits, the morning sickness, the ultrasound testing, the roller coaster of emotions that will eventually culminate in an experience that defies description.
Your world, however, is rather more pragmatic. You’re thinking of the baby shower; or rather, you’re thinking that you might not know enough about planning and managing a baby shower. Well, worry no more as here are the following steps to prepare for a baby shower:
Plan
It goes without saying (but let’s say it anyway, since we’re all here together!). PLEASE PLAN AHEAD!
The thing about a baby shower is that there are a lot of variables that come together to determine whether it succeeds or doesn’t succeed. So how do you deal with this? Simply by planning ahead.
Have a plan – write it out! – and see what you have to do, and in what timeframe. If you need help, then talk to the mother-to-be and recruit some deputies. If you need assistance making a decision – such as who to invite – then get the help that you need. By planning, you’re able to see what you need to do, and therefore, you can go ahead and do it.
Decorate
One of the most memorable things about the baby shower will be the decorations. They might seem like yet another minor detail in a sea of details, but they will be something that people notice, appreciate, and indeed, remember. You don’t have to go overboard on the decorations, and you don’t have to spend a lot of money. In fact, the biggest investment here will probably be your time. Simply choose the decorations that reflect the theme that you’ve chosen. You may want to consult the mother-to-be on the decorations.
Cater Accordingly
Perhaps more than ever before, people are very serious about what they eat; and what they don’t. In the past, it was somewhat safe to make catering decisions based on religious or cultural understanding. So when you make your catering decisions, try and think outside of the box a little. This means, see if any choices that you’re making could limit your guests’ enjoyment of a particular food.
Set a Time Limit
Baby showers are wonderful events filled with relaxing laughter and shared positive emotions. Yet all good things come to an end. Or rather, all good things should come to an end while they’re still good things.
This means, simply, that you should have a clear end-time for the baby shower. This allows guests to efficiently plan their day, and it also gives everyone a chance to leave at the same time and not appear impolite for “having to run and miss all of the fun”.
Preparing for a baby shower seems to be tiring but expecting a new member of the family for a friend or relative is something worth tiring for anyways, right?
