Baby Shower Planning Check List

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One to Two Months Before the Event
-Set a date.
-Make a guest list / decide on the number of guests.
Women Only
Couples
-Choose a location (home party, restaurant, hotel)
Formal / Catered
Informal / Buffet / Potluck
-Plan menu.
-Decide on a theme (if desired).
-Choose invitations.


Two to Three Weeks Before the Event
-Prepare map or directions to the event.
-Prepare and mail invitations with directions to the event.
-Finalize the menu.
-Place order for cake if applicable.
-Place order for any special vendors, entertainment or surprises.
-Choose and purchase decorations and party favors.

___ Centerpieces ___ Welcome Sign ___ Confetti ___ Wall or Hanging Decorations
___ Party Favors ___ Banners ___ Special Balloons ___ Party Cameras
___ Streamers ___ Name cards for tables ___ Plates / Napkins / Utensils etc.

-Purchase party games from http://www.partythemes.com
-Purchase prizes for games.
-Order party rentals (tables, chairs, linens, serving accessories, theme decorations)


One Week before the Event
-Determine an accurate guest count (make follow up calls if necessary)
-Prepare table assignments and name tags (if desired).
-Purchase gift for guest of honor or organize the purchase of a group gift.
-Purchase or place order for balloons.
-Place order for food platter / sandwiches to be made by vendor.
-Choose background music. Make sure equipment is working properly.
-Prepare printed menu and cocktail menu or menu cards (if desired).


One Day before the Event
-Purchase food and prepare platters and/or pick up any special food platters ordered.
-Purchase beverages.
-Make telephone calls to confirm with all vendors.
-Have cash on hand to tip vendors (if desired).
-Make sure camera has film and/or video camera is loaded and has batteries, etc.
-Wrap gifts for game winners and review instructions for games.
-Wrap your gift.
-Buy flowers.
-Pick up cake.
-Prepare street signs leading to the party, if necessary.
-Pick up any party rentals that are not being delivered.
-Clean house and party area(s).


Day of the Event
-Decorate.
-Place nametags out (if applicable).
-Place flowers out on tables, on buffet table, and/or restroom.
-Buy bread or rolls (if applicable) and any last minute items.
-Buy ice (if needed).
-Display foods out on buffet table.
-Prepare area for gifts (gift table).
-Pick up or prepare balloons (if they are not being delivered).
-Set up tables and/or any seating arrangements. Place party favors on tables.
-Set out beverages, glasswear, blender, ice, coffee, and condiments.
-Put out street signs 15 minutes before people are expected to arrive (if applicable).
-Have fun!


Baby Shower Planning Check List Courtesy of AmazingPregnancy.com - http://www.amazingpregnancy.com