Who doesn’t get excited when a baby is on the way? Your friends and family will no doubt feel that undeniable excitement when you make the announcement, and plans to celebrate the baby’s arrival will soon be in motion. So now is the time to have fun with a baby shower party!

Planning a baby shower should be fun. It’s your time to shine and create the party you’ve always wanted. Choose to go traditional or bring a little humor to your event. Think about your theme and unleash your creativity. The main objective is simply to make your baby shower an unforgettable experience for everyone.

To get started, use these 6 steps to plan your Baby Shower.

  1. To be prepared. Plan ahead. It is best to hold baby showers either in the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy.

  2. Find a perfect place. You can choose to have your house or backyard as your event area. If you’re on a generous budget, find convenient party venues that can accommodate your guests; such as, a local restaurant or hotel banquet room.

  3. Set the correct date and time. Check with your closest friends and family for availability and schedule your event for a time that easily fits into your schedule.

  4. Think of the perfect theme. There are hundreds of baby shower themes that you can choose from. Once you’ve decided on yours, search for free printable designs online. Include matching shower favors as memorable take-home gifts for your guests.

  5. Surprise her. To make the party extra momentous for the mom-to-be, throw a surprise shower for the guest of honor. Consult your close friends and relatives when preparing your guest list.

  6. Print with invitations. Send invitations at least three weeks before the event. Match your invitations to the theme of the party itself. Make sure the invitations contain all the vital information like date, time and place; and include a note about where you entered the baby registry. Be creative in the design of your invitations.

And above all, HAVE FUN!

More ideas:

  • Use Pinterest to collect ideas for your baby shower, including themes, favors, decor, etc. Post the images you like to your Pinterest board to keep your favorites in one place for easy reference later.

  • Don’t know the sex of the baby? No problem. Today, there are many modern and unisex shower themes and color combinations. Ideas include yellow and grey, black and white, and blue and green. Unisex shower theme ideas include ducklings, bumblebees, and the seashore.