Planning a baby shower - Part 1

Baby showers started in New York in the 1800s as a way to celebrate the pending or recent birth of a child. Recently, England is catching onto the trend and baby showers are growing in popularity here also. Planning a baby shower for a friend or relative for the first time may seem daunting, but with our handy guide, you will feel our helping hand with the arrangements! We have over five years experience in party planning, so if you need an extra pair of hands to help plan it, someone to find the right suppliers, or someone to plan a baby shower for you, we are the right people for the job. Please get in touch with us to tell us what you need and we will contact you shortly.

In our planning a baby shower article you will find tips on the following:

Firstly,when planning a baby shower, decide on a budget. We can help you to stick to this by offering some suggestions for entertainment, or where to buy the supplies you will need. Please contact us for more information.

Now you will need to decide whether to plan a baby shower as a surprise party for the mum-to-be or if she would like to be involved in the planning of it. You could ask other close friends or family members for their input if it is to be a surprise shower, and in this way, the stress and possibly the expense of planning a baby shower can be shared.

Next step when planning a baby shower is to decide what kind of party it is to be. Would the expectant mum want it to be a formal occasion with only very close friends and family or a larger more relaxed party? Check out our venues for a variety of places to host your party locally.

At this point during planning a baby shower you will need to pick a date and time. Many choose to throw a baby shower for the mum-to-be in the final three months of pregnancy because time can start to drag for them then, waiting for the baby to come. Having a party can be a welcome and much appreciated opportunity to relax with loved ones. Also, planning a baby shower for an afternoon instead of an evening might be a kindness for someone in the late stages of pregnancy who might tire easily. Perhaps limiting the party to just two or three hours long would ensure the shower would not be too tiring for both the mum-to-be and you!

The tips continue in Planning a baby shower - Part 2