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| BABY SHOWER INVITES THAT ARE TRENDY AND CHIC |
The baby shower originated in the late eighteen hundreds when friends would share in a tea party to share in the day with the mommy to be~ "showering" her with love and gifts. Traditionally, baby showers were given only for the family's first child, and only women attended, sharing their wisdom and lessons on the art of becoming a mother.The gifts given to the new mom were very practical in nature as well as handmade. Today, things have certainly changed. A baby shower can range from very elegant to very causal, depending on the mood you would like to set! Friends and family now gather at restaurants, bars, country clubs or someone's home and usually last about a few hours. It is still customary for the mommy-to-be to receive baby shower gifts from her guests as well as give gifts out to the women who plan the baby shower. Today we find delicious foods served, whether a meal or snacks and can range from being a very inexpensive gala to one that is expensive. There are no set rules in today's planning but there are some simple guides for baby shower etiquette as outlined by Martha Stewart:
BABY SHOWER THEME IDEAS
Should your baby shower have a theme? It's really up to you. You may find creating a theme too much work or not your style, but having one can make the party seem more organized and streamline preparations.There are so many themes to choose from when planning your shower!
If you know that your shower is going to feature baby bottles, for example, you can look for bottle-shaped invitations and bottles to use for beverages or to fill with candy for game prizes. Even if the theme is as simple as a color scheme (for instance, blue and white if the parents already know it's a boy), it's a unifying element that can simplify your job.
Here are some theme recommendations from experienced baby shower planners and guests: here are some to get the creative juices flowing: (SIMPLY CLICK ON THE TEXT TO BE TAKEN TO THE DESIGN CATEGORIES!)
LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, oh my! (CLICK HERE FOR ANIMAL THEME INVITES)
IT'S A BUGS LIFE (LADY BUG BABY SHOWER INVITES)
TRENDY AND CHIC MOMMIES (MOMMY SILHOUETTE INVITATIONS)
AIRING THE LAUNDRY (BABY CLOTHES AND CLOTHES LINES INVITES)
PRETTY LITTLE FLOWERS ALL IN A ROW (FLORAL BABY SHOWERS)
RUBBER DUCKY, YOU'RE THE ONE! (YELLOW DUCKY AND DUCKLING BABY SHOWER)
TWO PEAS IN A POD (PEA POD SINGLE AND TWINS BABY SHOWER)
I'M A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY (COUNTRY THEMED BABY SHOWERS)
ZEBRA STRIPES FOR THE MODERN MOMMY (ZEBRA PRINT BABY SHOWER INVITES)
TEN LITTLE TOES (BABY FEET BABY SHOWER THEMES)
OUT OF THIS WORLD! (CELESTIAL MOON AND STAR THEME BABY SHOWER INVITES)
WE'RE HAVING A TEA PARTY! (TEA PARTY BABY SHOWER INVITES)
- SET THE DATE: This is a time to celebrate a new life and share parenting advice. Get together some good ideas for invites and decor as well as suggestions for gifts that the new mom will need.
- PICK A HOST: Anyone can host a baby shower nowadays- etiquette has definitely relaxed in that regard. Showers today can even be co-ed- anyone can join in the celebration!
- GET THE WORD OUT: Written invitations are still your best bet in memorializing this wonderful occasion. Send them out three weeks in advance to the closest friends and family of the mom to be.
- PICK A THEME: You can certainly elect to simply go with bright decor or opt for a theme for the festivities. Keep decorations to a minimum, though~ you want the guests at the baby shower rightfully focused on the belly of the mom-to-be!
- CHOOSE A MENU: Once you decide the venue~ perhaps it will be easier to meet at a local restaurant or tea room~ if not, elect for easy prep foods which can be eaten at room temperature so you are not running around monitoring temps during the event. There's no shame in potluck either!
BABY SHOWER THEME IDEAS
Should your baby shower have a theme? It's really up to you. You may find creating a theme too much work or not your style, but having one can make the party seem more organized and streamline preparations.There are so many themes to choose from when planning your shower!
If you know that your shower is going to feature baby bottles, for example, you can look for bottle-shaped invitations and bottles to use for beverages or to fill with candy for game prizes. Even if the theme is as simple as a color scheme (for instance, blue and white if the parents already know it's a boy), it's a unifying element that can simplify your job.
Here are some theme recommendations from experienced baby shower planners and guests: here are some to get the creative juices flowing: (SIMPLY CLICK ON THE TEXT TO BE TAKEN TO THE DESIGN CATEGORIES!)
LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, oh my! (CLICK HERE FOR ANIMAL THEME INVITES)
IT'S A BUGS LIFE (LADY BUG BABY SHOWER INVITES)
TRENDY AND CHIC MOMMIES (MOMMY SILHOUETTE INVITATIONS)
AIRING THE LAUNDRY (BABY CLOTHES AND CLOTHES LINES INVITES)
PRETTY LITTLE FLOWERS ALL IN A ROW (FLORAL BABY SHOWERS)
RUBBER DUCKY, YOU'RE THE ONE! (YELLOW DUCKY AND DUCKLING BABY SHOWER)
TWO PEAS IN A POD (PEA POD SINGLE AND TWINS BABY SHOWER)
I'M A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY (COUNTRY THEMED BABY SHOWERS)
ZEBRA STRIPES FOR THE MODERN MOMMY (ZEBRA PRINT BABY SHOWER INVITES)
TEN LITTLE TOES (BABY FEET BABY SHOWER THEMES)
OUT OF THIS WORLD! (CELESTIAL MOON AND STAR THEME BABY SHOWER INVITES)
WE'RE HAVING A TEA PARTY! (TEA PARTY BABY SHOWER INVITES)
ENJOY YOUR PLANNING! DROP ME A LINE FOR CUTOM WORK IF YOU'RE SO INCLINED!
Sandy Buckley
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