| Here are guidelines or quick shower tips for hosting a | | | | Greet all shower guests at the door as they arrive. It |
| successful shower party. Come and explore these | | | | shows how much you care for them. Provide name |
| quick tips. Read more... | | | | tags so that everybody can identify the other guests |
| In this section we are discussing few quick tips for a | | | | easily, as they may not all know each other. Introduce |
| successful shower. As we have discussed earlier. | | | | the shower guests to one another at the beginning of |
| Showers are shifting. From the traditional to the | | | | the shower party. If you have a seating arrangement, |
| modern fun oriented and realistic showers. Depending | | | | sit people together who know each other or have |
| upon the ease and preference of the mom-to-be as | | | | something in common. |
| well as the hostess. | | | | Engage the shower guests in some games so that |
| There can be a great number of shower tips. From | | | | they can enjoy their time and interact with each other. |
| planning the shower. To inviting the friends to | | | | If you have proper space and have a large hall then |
| decorating the venue. To serving the shower food. | | | | provide tables for your guests to sit and eat if a meal |
| Whatever the case may be, the purpose of throwing | | | | is planned. Please don't expect them to eat with their |
| the shower still remains to celebrate the occasion. | | | | plate in their lap. |
| While helping the expectant couple by giving them | | | | Instead of placing gifts here and there, it is appreciated |
| shower gifts. | | | | to bring the gifts to the mom-to-be as she opens gifts. |
| The first concern while planning the shower is who | | | | Don't ask or even expect her to carry anything, |
| should be the hostess? The older traditional rules | | | | especially bulky items (before and after the |
| suggest that close relatives should not host the | | | | pregnancy). Because the time of the shower is around |
| shower. This would look like they are simply expecting | | | | 1-2 months before or after, she is likely to feel weak |
| presents and gifts. To be more realistic, the modern | | | | during this time. Write down which shower guest gave |
| shower. Literally anyone can plan the shower. This | | | | which gift. This will help the mom-to-be when it comes |
| would include family members, friends and/or | | | | time to send thank you cards. |
| co-workers. | | | | Be sure to have enough shower party favors on hand. |
| Shower tips concerning if the mom-to-be can have | | | | A little extra is good just in case! Get the party started |
| more than one shower - Yes, a mom-to-be can have | | | | on time and keep events moving at a good pace. You |
| more than one shower. However, if there are more | | | | would be surprised just how long it can take to eat, |
| than one, the hostess of each would be wise to | | | | open presents, play games, talk and eat cake. Walk |
| remember what the previous shower theme was. You | | | | guests to the door as they leave and thank them |
| don't want to have the same shower theme at each | | | | again for coming to the shower. Everybody feels |
| party. Also, try finding out what shower gifts were | | | | special if they are given due attention.shower tips for |
| already given to avoid duplicating the shower gifts. | | | | the hostess: You should understand that if you are |
| Here are quick shower tips for hosting a successful | | | | hosting the party then you should show the utmost |
| shower party: | | | | responsibility and carefulness. A well-planned shower |
| Send invitations in a timely manner. Around 3-4 weeks | | | | would be appreciated by everyone invited. You are |
| in advance to the guests who live near by. For long | | | | not just attending the shower party. You are also |
| distance shower guests, around 4-6 weeks in | | | | running and organizing it too. When serving food, serve |
| advance. Include directions in the invitations, you don't | | | | mom-to-be first and then your shower guests. You as |
| want the shower guests to get lost. | | | | the shower hostess should serve yourself last. |