Week 8
Talk
with the mommy-to-be to set a date & time
Give the mommy-to-be two
weeks to come up with a guest list and get you the names and addresses of the
guests
Week 7
Choose
a location for the party and reserve it if needed
Choose a theme based on what
you think the mommy-to-be would like
Think
about coordinating with the nursery theme or colors
Choose
a caterer or if you’re making the food yourself, come up with a menu
Order
or make the invitations
Ask the mommy-to-be where she is
registered and include that on the invitations
Week 6
Get
cute stamps and address invitations for mailing
Begin
thinking about the gift you want to give and discuss the budget with
other hostesses
Week 5
Mail
the invitations
Decide
what kind of decorations, balloons & flowers you'll have
Think table centerpieces and don’t forget
the corsage!
Week 4
Choose
your balloon decorator and florist for decorations for your event
Make sure you have enough tables and seats for guests reserved
at your event space
Make
a list of any props, prizes, or party favors you may need
Week 3
Prepare
a shopping list for any food and beverages you'll need
Purchase
the gift for the mommy-to-be
Purchase
whatever props, prizes, or party favors you'll need
Wrap
all favors and gifts
Week 2
If
you're using a restaurant or party space, confirm the reservation
If the party is at your home, decide which serving dishes,
utensils,
table linens, and napkins you'll use
Clean
or iron table linens if necessary
Re-confirm
your plans with the caterer, if you are using one
Week 1
Phone
anyone who has not called to RSVP
Re-confirm
with hostesses who've been asked to bring food or special items
2 Days in
Advance
Shop
for perishables, ice, and other remaining supplies
Prepare
food that can be made in advance
Put
decorations into place
Set
the table(s)
Check
with the mommy-to-be to see how she's feeling
Have
a comfortable chair for her to use at the shower
1 Day in
Advance
Finish
preparing food
Pick
up prepared foods, if you're not cooking, or touch base with caterer
Pick
up or have the flowers & balloons delivered
Vacuum,
clean guest bathroom
Set
up extra chairs for guests
Set
up an area to display the baby gifts
The
Morning of the Shower
Have
all hostesses arrive at the party site an hour or two ahead of time
Set
out food, except items that need to stay warm or cold
Party Time!
Introduce
the guests to each other
Eat,
Take Pictures, Play Games & Open Gifts
Make sure the guest of honor is well-fed, comfortable, and happy
--
which
she probably will be, thanks to great friends like you!
Designate
someone to record who gave which gift
Designate
someone to collect all wrapping paper for trash
Designate
someone to repackage all the gifts for the guest of honor to take home
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