{"id":3675,"date":"2019-12-23T09:02:49","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T09:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/?p=3675"},"modified":"2021-03-06T04:42:30","modified_gmt":"2021-03-06T04:42:30","slug":"how-to-plan-a-perfect-baby-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/how-to-plan-a-perfect-baby-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan a Perfect Baby Shower"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fcbk_share\"><\/div><p>Baby showers are a great way to celebrate your friend\u2019s or loved one\u2019s ascent into parenthood. But planning one can be difficult, so we\u2019re here to simplify the process for you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Perfect-List-for-Baby-Shower\">Perfect List for Baby Shower<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-Decide-your-Budget\">1. Decide your Budget<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-Guest-List\">2. Guest List<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-Finding-the-Right-Venue-and-the-Right-Date\">4. Finding the Right Venue and the Right Date<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-The-Food\">5. The Food<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-Send-Out-the-Invites\">6. Send Out the Invites<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-Party-Games\">7. Party Games<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8-A-Final-Count\">8. A Final Count<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#9-Party-Favors\">9. Party Favors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#10-The-Party-Decor\">10. The Party Decor<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Personalized-to-the-Parents\">Personalized to the Parents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Perfect-List-for-Baby-Shower\">Perfect List for Baby Shower<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of 10 things you need to consider while planning a baby shower!<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"1-Decide-your-Budget\"><b>1. Decide your Budget<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you move forward with anything else, you need to set yourself a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discover.com\/online-banking\/banking-topics\/how-to-throw-a-baby-shower-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">budget<\/a>. How much are you willing to spend on this baby shower? Will you be paying for it yourself, or will you ask the guests to chip in as well? Be sure to include food, decor, venue, invites, and all other party expenses into your planning.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got your number in mind, you can move on to the rest.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"2-Guest-List\"><b>2. Guest List<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The second thing on your mind should be writing down a guest list of who you want to invite. If you\u2019re planning a shower for the mommy-to-be, you\u2019ll need a list of her closest friends and family. You can always include the to-be-dad in the planning process, even if you intend for it to be a girls-only party.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Choose a Theme!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whattoexpect.com\/pregnancy\/baby-shower-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">choosing a theme<\/a>. It could be something straightforward like an elegant evening tea or something a little more elaborate like a flower theme. You could also plan the party around a specific set of colors like blue and white, pink and white, or a sunny yellow.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to inform your guests of the theme, so that they can dress accordingly!<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"4-Finding-the-Right-Venue-and-the-Right-Date\"><b>4. Finding the Right Venue and the Right Date<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So, let\u2019s think about the right place to host your themed baby shower. Your venue should take four things into consideration &#8211; your budget, the right date, your guest list, and your theme. The ideal venue should be big enough to accommodate your guests, available on a convenient date, affordable enough to fit into your budget and appropriate enough for your theme.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"5-The-Food\"><b>5. The Food<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve got your guest count and a theme for the baby shower, you can get started on everyone\u2019s favorite part &#8211; the food! Depending on the scale of the party you can either hire a caterer, cook the food by yourself or, arrange for a potluck.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image2.jpg\" alt=\"image2\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image2.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image2-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"6-Send-Out-the-Invites\"><b>6. Send Out the Invites<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re printing out your invites or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/photo-cards?occasion=babyshower\" target=\"_blank\">baby shower photo cards<\/a>, be sure to run your final version through a checklist.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Did you mention the right date?<\/li>\n<li>Does your party invite match the theme of the baby shower?<\/li>\n<li>Did you mention the venue?<\/li>\n<li>Did you mention a dress code?<\/li>\n<li>Did you mention the right time?<\/li>\n<li>Are there any types of grammatical errors?<\/li>\n<li>Did you include an RSVP?<\/li>\n<li>If it\u2019s a surprise party, did you warn your guests about mentioning the party to the to-be-mom?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"7-Party-Games\"><b>7. Party Games<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>And now, it\u2019s time to start planning a few party games. Here are some fun ideas.<\/p>\n<p><b>Guess the Baby<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Get your guests to send in photos of themselves as toddlers. Get good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/photo-printing\" target=\"_blank\">where to print photos in singapore<\/a> of these photos together and ask the to-be-mom to guess which of her guests is the baby in the photo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Draw a Baby<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get your guests to draw a sketch of the baby. Then ask the mommy to choose the best one, or associate the sketch with the guest who drew it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baby Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get an assortment of popular baby foods (mashed bananas and so on), blindfold the mom, and have her guess what she\u2019s eating.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image3.jpg\" alt=\"image3\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image3.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image3-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/>\u00a0Feel free to use your imagination to come up with more fun ideas!<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"8-A-Final-Count\"><b>8. A Final Count<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Around two weeks or so before the party, be sure to get the final guest count in. If someone hasn\u2019t RSVP\u2019d yet, ask them for a prompt response.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"9-Party-Favors\"><b>9. Party Favors<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have a final list, you can set about placing an order for party favors. Some fun ideas include a set of baby-related bookmarks and some adorable fridge magnets.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"10-The-Party-Decor\"><b>10. The Party Decor<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A day or two before the shower is when you want to start setting up your party decor. Make sure it\u2019s aligned with your theme. You can also include baby photos of the parents.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Personalized-to-the-Parents\"><b>Personalized to the Parents<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A baby shower is all about celebrating the to-be moms and dads, so make sure they\u2019re at the center of your planning. It\u2019s also a great time to have a quick maternity shoot with the mother &#8211; it could be your special gift to her. You can hire a professional photographer or a photographer from your guest list to do it, or with these maternity photo tips, you could do it yourself!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image1.jpg\" alt=\"image1\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image1.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/image1-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When the baby does arrive, don\u2019t forget to document their journey into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/photo-books\/baby-photo-book\" target=\"_blank\">baby photo book<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baby showers are a great way to celebrate your friend\u2019s or loved one\u2019s ascent into parenthood. But planning one can be difficult, so we\u2019re here to simplify the process for you. Table of ContentsPerfect List for Baby Shower1. Decide your Budget2. Guest List4. Finding the Right Venue and the Right Date5. The Food6. Send Out the Invites7. Party Games8. A Final Count9. Party Favors10. The Party DecorPersonalized to the Parents Perfect List for Baby Shower Here\u2019s a list of 10 things you need to consider while planning a baby shower! 1. Decide your Budget Before you move forward with anything else, you need to set yourself a budget. How much are you willing to spend on this baby shower? Will you be paying for it yourself, or will you ask the guests to chip in as well? Be sure to include food, decor, venue, invites, and all other party expenses into your planning. Once you\u2019ve got your number in mind, you can move on to the rest. 2. Guest List The second thing on your mind should be writing down a guest list of who you want to invite. If you\u2019re planning a shower for the mommy-to-be, you\u2019ll need a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":3676,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":[],"categories":[299],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3675"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3675"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3675\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4212,"href":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3675\/revisions\/4212"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3675"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3675"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3675"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}