The delightful anticipation of welcoming a bundle of joy into the family or friend group fills everyone with an overwhelming sense of happiness. Once the news breaks about this expected arrival, we share a moment that warms our hearts and fills the air with excitement. The adorable news often inspires some of us to enter planning mode, eager to organize a baby shower for the mom-to-be.
From here on in comes the bidding war to be the best-suited baby shower host. Who knows the expectant parents the most? Now, we’ve got a unique idea to help with this: the soon-to-be parents hold an event management ‘Olympics’ where the people who feel they can organize the best baby shower are put through their paces, with baby shower game ideas, the perfect invite list, and location ideas. It’s like a ‘brighten two hearts with one smile’ situation, where you’ll find a host and have a grasp on what’s ahead of you at the same time.
However, there’s power in numbers: the more people that want to support the growing bundle of joy the better, right? There can even be more than one host for a baby shower! This aligns with the guest list selection for the baby shower, as the expectant mother has diverse connections from various parts of her life which allows for a broader invitee pool.
Which brings us to the important question:
Who Do You Invite to a Baby Shower?
A baby shower guest list should include close friends and family members who hold a special place in the parents-to-be heart. Beyond that, you should consider inviting guests who are genuinely excited to celebrate and are willing to bring a thoughtful gift. When planning a co-ed or couples’ shower, you may need to extend the guest list further to accommodate both the prospective parents’ friends and family. In all cases, it’s good practice to consult with the guest of honor to ensure their preferences are considered, keeping in mind any space limitations and the host’s ideas.
While baby showers can be traditionally seen as ‘women coming together,’ it’s nice to see co-ed showers, where parents of any gender get to enjoy this immersive experience, becoming more popular. It’s quite liberating to see all parties being invited to the baby shower. This alleviates the difficulty of deciding who not to invite, or ideas about who not to invite – out with the old, and in with the new, and be as inclusive as possible.
As more people are involved, it’s perfectly acceptable to break up the guest list between hosts. For example, their sister/brother can make sure all family members are up to date on what’s happening, while their best friend can communicate with the expectant parents’ closest friends to keep it intimate but also open as possible. You can decide amongst yourselves if co-workers or college friends make the cut. If someone has contact with a work acquaintance of the expectant parents, it would be a good idea to reach out, as they could be planning a baby shower of their own.
Once you’re all happy with the guest list, deciding on baby shower invitation ideas should be your next port of call. It can be easy to get carried away with learning “How to Make Your Own Cute & Unique Custom Baby Shower Invitations,” but, before we get to that, you should have a checklist of important details you need to include.
What Should You Include in Your Invite?
- A suitable headline that matches the overall theme (E.g. ‘A Little Peanut on the Way…’).
- Name of the expectant parents.
- Date and time – Specify the day of the week to avoid confusion.
- Location – Venue or address – contact information for directions if needed.
- RSVP details: email or phone number.
- Registry information (optional).
- Dress code (if any).
- Special requests.
- Any other relevant details, like activities or games planned for the event, can be included.
- Provide contact information for any questions or concerns.
- Graphics or illustrations.
- End the invitation with a warm closing statement.
Shop for adorable baby shower invitations that cover all the topics noted above as well as baby girl, baby boy, and gender reveal-styled events. We also offer invitation templates to suit couples’ showers, sprinkles, and more. Our design themes include cute dinosaurs, rustic woodland, wild animals, seasonal aspects, splashes of watercolor, scrumptious food, and eye-catching sports illustrations along with tones of modern elegance and minimalism. As there are thousands of invites to choose from, we can assure you we’ve thought of any theme you could possibly think of, all showcasing the best calligraphy and artwork.
As our invitations are fully customizable on both sides, you’re spoiled for choice with the space you have to include everything you need. Whether you’re planning a shower over a seasonal holiday, a formal event, or a casual gathering that’s old school and traditional, we’ll have an illustration to match.
Here at Zazzle, we consider ourselves to be baby shower experts, so if you need advice on “How to Plan a Baby Shower,” or are looking for “Unique Baby Shower Decoration Ideas to Take Your Celebration to the Next Level,” we’ve got it all right here!
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