Baby is not here yet, but he is already a star! Girl or boy: he is the center of attention. The principle of the Baby Shower is to celebrate the one who without anything would have been possible, namely the mother! The Baby Shower originated in the United States. Organized by a close friend, it was an all-female afternoon in honor of the future mother, with the aim of sharing experiences and advice on childbirth and the arrival of the baby.
The party is therefore traditionally held between friends in a " girly " atmosphere. But nothing prevents you from also inviting family, friends and the future dad!
As for the organization, some mothers like to organize their own Baby Shower . However, others do not dare, embarrassed by the aspect of "self-celebration". It can therefore be a question of organizing a surprise Baby Shower , an initiative that will be very touching.
In this article, we will reveal the steps to successfully organize a surprise Baby Shower down to the smallest detail!
Step 1: Planning
The most important thing is the timing. Indeed, pregnancy being a delicate period, it is regularly recommended to plan the party between the 7th and 8th month, and preferably in the afternoon. In addition, the deadline to notify the guests is preferably between 4 to 6 weeks.
When sending invitations, you can personalize the experience according to your wishes: it is possible to have pretty invitation cards printed, but a simple email can do the trick just as well!
You can visit sites like Lalalab , Cheerz or Canva to create your prettiest cards.
Finally, of course, you must first ensure the availability of the mother in the spotlight.
Step 2: Choosing the location
It is true that the Baby Shower traditionally takes place at the home of the future parents. Even in the case of a surprise party, this option is quite possible! You will probably need the complicity of the partner or another member of the family to have access to decorate the place (see step 3) .
If this is not possible, doing it at a relative's house, especially if they have a garden, can be a good alternative! (for a garden party atmosphere, very pleasant in this summer season.)
Finally, another solution is the privatization of a party room or a restaurant.
Step 3: decoration and buffet
The decor is a very important aspect of the Baby Shower . Indeed, it is what will set the tone, the atmosphere of the party and a particular shade at this moment. To start, the best is to choose a theme. It is possible to opt for pink tones if the expected child is a girl, and blue if it is a boy, but these somewhat "cliché" choices are often replaced by much more neutral tones, such as beige, white or brown. Otherwise, it is possible to choose a universe dear to the future mother.
Then, we must not forget that the main part of the decoration revolves around the buffet. Indeed, all Baby Showers have their " Sweet Table", a buffet of sweets nicely matched to the theme. We can call on specialized caterers who can personalize according to the chosen theme, the cupcakes , candies and other sweets, but also the balloons, banners, dishes and tablecloth to match. For the containers, nothing is more perfect than the glass candy boxes of our childhood, for a very nostalgic look...
If necessary, don't hesitate to give free rein to your imagination by making sketches or several tests, in order to best adapt the decoration for the big day: nothing is beautiful enough for this happy event!
Step 5: The activity program
A Baby Shower is a real opportunity to get together with friends, a moment that will tend to become more and more rare with the arrival of the baby. To make this moment unforgettable, planning small games always in keeping with the chosen theme can be a great idea!
So, for example, you can create riddles by asking each participant to bring back a photo of themselves as a baby. The group will then be responsible for guessing... who was who!
In our opinion, the most enjoyable are the DIY (" Do It Yourself ") workshops: for example, you can offer to customize a bodysuit, create a pretty moodboard for the future baby's room, or even a "prediction book" with bets on the sex, eye color, or even the baby's first name...
Finally, to immortalize this beautiful event, you can opt for renting a photo booth, an instant photo booth, so that everyone can leave with a little souvenir photo! (see for example on the Cheerz website) .
So, there are a multitude of ideas for organizing a magnificent Baby Shower . All it takes is a lot of imagination combined with a small budget. Now, get your notepads ready!