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What Happens When?

What Happens When?There is no right way or wrong way -- just your way. An easy-flowing shower can be something like this:Upon arrival, guests are greeted, gifts put on the Gift Table, take their coats, pin on their name tag and offer them a beverage. Introduce them to other guests. When everyone has arrived, start [...]

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Where Do the Gifts Go When Guests Arrive?

Provide a Gift Table near where the mommy-to-be seated to open them. As guests arrive, ensure their envelope or gift tag is securely attached to their gift before putting it on the table.

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Can the Hostess Provide Gift Suggestions?

Can the Hostess Provide Gift Suggestions?Guests appreciate knowing what the baby needs or store where she is registered, so think about including a sheet with each invitation that lists this information. If the mommy is registered, the store ensures that there are no duplicates by keeping their computer lists updated as gifts are purchased. If [...]

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What if the Guests Don't Know Each Other?

What if the Guests Don't Know Each Other?Provide easy-to-read name tags. These can be computer-generated in a pretty and baby-ish font. Hot glue some dried flowers, mini rattles, baby bottles (party favor section of a craft store) or ribbons. Remember to have straight pins, too.

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Surprise or Not Surprise the Mommy-To-Be?

Surprise showers are fun to plan but are not necessarily fun for the mommy who normally is tired of being pregnant; besides, it appears to be more enjoyable for her when she knows people that love her are planning a special party. She'll be more prepared to relax and enjoy all the festivities, and if [...]

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To Invite the Daddy?

To Invite the Daddy or Not Invite the Daddy?Traditionally, the daddy did not attend showers but does arrive at the end of the shower to say hello to everyone, help load the gifts into the car and to take his wife home. Now-a-days, the daddy can be invited to a baby shower and couple's showers [...]

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Is It Acceptable to Serve Cake and Punch Instead of A Meal?

Is It Acceptable to Serve Cake and Punch Instead of a Meal?Cake and Punch is very appropriate and makes for a shorter shower. Serving any meal is strictly up to the hostess. If food is served, plan on buffet-style and remember to provide either real dishes or sturdy papergoods because food does get heavy. If [...]

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When Should The Shower Be Held

When Should the Shower Be Held?Four to six weeks before the baby's birth -- or -- four weeks after the baby is born.Does the Shower Have to be Held on a Weekend?The shower can be held any day of the week and at any time of the day that is convenient for the mommy and [...]

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Who Pays

Who Pays for the Shower?The person that plans and invites the guests pays and it is usually considered her gift. Often times, several people will get together and share the expenses. Potlucks are not only fun but budget-saving, as well.Who Should be Invited? Traditionally, anyone invited that was invited to the wedding can be invited to [...]

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Quick Tips

Quick Tips:Hostess of the Shower?Anyone can plan the shower -- family members, friends and/or co-workers. A mommy-to-be can have many showers but it is wise to consult her or her mother (if it is a surprise) so that the themes can all be different -- this also avoids duplication of gift items.   Before the Baby or [...]

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