Babee Tenda,Selecting a Baby Shower Theme: Easy as One Two Three
No aspect of party planning is more crucial and sometimes mind boggling to a
baby shower planner than selecting the baby shower theme. There are almost too
many ideas available today, and often the host of a party finds themselves
suffering apoplexy at the idea of selecting a baby shower theme.
A small amount of creativity however will be sure to generate success,
regardless of the baby shower theme selected. Keep in mind that the mom to be's
happiness is perhaps the greatest priority. Not sure what theme to select?
Worried about what might go over well with the guests? Turn to the expectant mom
for guidance, and you are certain to come out a winner.
Selecting a baby shower theme should depend on just a couple of critical
factors; For example, is the mother expecting a boy, girl, twins or more? Twins
are the perfect "theme" for any party of a mother blessed with multiples. You
could for example, in this instance offer guests two of everything, including
cake!
In times of old a shower was only held for the first child. This tradition
has changed however of late, and it isn't uncommon for a mom to be to have a
shower for each child, celebrating their uniqueness and the joy at bringing
another new life into the world. Sometimes a variation of the same theme can be
used at subsequent showers. Still struggling for ideas? Consider some of the
following:
Teddy Bears: What child does not love plush, stuffed and furry teddy bears!
Teddy bear themes can be used for male or female children. Napkins, tableware
and similar style decorations are sure to be found with teddy bears on them.
Colors: Often a mom to be seeks out gifts and accessories that complement or
match the color she has selected for baby's nursery. You might consider a baby
shower theme that matches the color scheme of baby's nursery. Guests can also be
clued in on the invitation, and invited to bring items that will complement the
nursery or wardrobe of the baby to be.
Cartoon Characters: Many parents select well known characters to incorporate
into their nursery theme and these are easily translated into a baby shower
theme. Some ideas include Strawberry Shortcake, Hello Kitty, or Bugs Bunny for
example.
Shapes: Some parents may decide on shapes or even objects such as lemons,
fish, cubes, circles and triangles to decorate their baby's nursery. Again,
finding decorations and accessories for the shower that match this theme should
prove beneficial and inexpensive.
No matter what baby shower theme you select, you are bound to find hundreds
of items to complement the event, including decorations, favors and even gifts.
Once the baby shower theme has been selected, as a planner the next most
important task is setting about planning for the actual party and getting
invitations out to the guests to be.
Traditionally, the shower is held at the home of the host; this is not always
the case however, and exceptions to the rule might be welcome in some
situations. Regardless of where you decide to throw the party, be sure to give
guests enough advance notice to plan on attending. This usually requires three
weeks to a month's notice, as most people are already too busy in today's
society!
After selecting a baby shower theme, planning the party is easy. Once
invitations have been mailed out and RSVP's have been received, plan on spending
some time making a list of food items that will be needed, decorations you plan
on acquiring, settling on party favors and deciding on a few fun games to play.
Once you have all of these items sorted out, everything else is bound to fall
together and you and your guests are sure to have a delightful time celebrating
mom to be!
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