Should a baby shower be on a Saturday or Sunday?

Best Time of Week for a Baby Shower

Weekends are often ideal because less people have work scheduled and are able to attend. Saturdays and Sundays are also the time-honored choice, so more traditional mothers will likely prefer this option.

What is the typical time for a baby shower?

Baby showers are typically held four to six weeks before the baby's due date—late enough that the pregnancy is well along, but likely early enough to avoid an untimely arrival.

Who pays for a baby shower?

The hostess traditionally pays for the baby shower and its associated costs. However, the hostess can divide up the responsibility and costs by asking a few close family members or friends to co-host. This helps to reduce the overall expense and alleviates some of the financial obligation of hosting a baby shower.

Are favors necessary at a baby shower?

If you're wondering whether or not you should provide party favors to your guests, honestly, it's really up to you. Party favors are a nice gesture to thank guests for coming, but they can quickly get expensive. If you do choose to give party favors, feel free to cap your spending at just a few dollars per guest.

How far in advance should baby shower invites go out?

Answer: Send out baby shower invites four to six weeks before the baby shower. If the baby shower is set to occur during month six or seven of the mom-to-be's pregnancy, you'll be sending out baby invitations during month five of her pregnancy.

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What is the best time of day for a baby shower on a Saturday?

As for when during the week, weekends are generally the way to go when it comes to the best time of the week to have a baby shower, and daytime showers starting from 11 AM to 2 PM are the most common.

What should you not do at a baby shower?

Who gets corsages at baby shower?

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How much money should I spend on a baby shower?

No one wants you to go into debt to buy a gift. Average gifts from family members range from $50 to $200. A cousin might spend $50, while a grandma or close Aunt might aim for a higher priced gift. If it's a really close friend, your budget might hover around $100.

What food do you serve at a baby shower?

Are baby showers tacky?

A baby shower hosted or 'thrown' by the parents themselves is considered tacky, but if thrown by someone else, it's more 'socially acceptable'. There is no set rule stating that a baby shower is tacky (regardless of whom it is thrown by) – it is simply a matter of opinion.

Who should be invited to a baby shower?

Who Do You Invite to a Baby Shower? Close friends and family members should be invited to the baby shower. You should always consult with the mom-to-be on the guestlist though, just in case she has any co-workers or friends she wants to add to the list.

Is it rude not to open gifts at a baby shower?

As much as guests would love for the mom-to-be to open their gifts, proper etiquette is respecting her wishes and not asking her to open the presents during the shower. Once one gift is opened, a chain reaction will start and everyone will want theirs opened too.

Should you serve alcohol at a baby shower?

It's not uncommon for light alcoholic beverages to be served at a baby shower. After all, often guests at a baby shower may be meeting one another for the first time, and a little alcohol can help people open up. But a baby shower drink is not a reason to over-indulge.

Does each side of the family throw a baby shower?

It is considered rude to ask someone to throw you a baby shower. Typically a close friend or one of the grandmas-to-be will throw a baby shower. It is acceptable to have a sister or other family member throw the baby shower.

What is an alternative to a baby shower?

Host an Open House

Open houses place less of an emphasis on gifts and focus more on bringing together those who simply wish to be a part of your celebration. For obvious reasons, the guestlist for the one house is going to be more inclusive, and by nature, much larger than traditional baby showers.

Why is a second baby shower called a sprinkle?

The name says it all: Instead of a bigger party where first-time parents are showered with gifts, a baby sprinkle is a more casual, relaxed gathering where the guests of honor are "sprinkled" with support and potentially smaller gifts.

Do baby showers have cake?

BABY SHOWER CAKE

As with any party, there should be a yummy cake on offer to mark the occasion. As stated, it might be an extra special gender reveal cake, with a pink or blue sponge to wow the crowd. Or with boy/girl specific decorations like our Blue Baby Shoe cake.

What should I serve at a 2 pm baby shower?

How many dishes should you have at a baby shower?

If your party takes place during meal hours, then assume people will eat a bit more, maybe 3 to 4 pieces per option per guest. In our case, we held the baby shower at 2:00 in the afternoon, so we assumed about 2 pieces of each food option per guest.

How many appetizers should you have at a baby shower?

Here's a quick guide to how many appetizers you should serve at your baby shower: 10-12 guests = 5 appetizers. 25 guests = 9 appetizers.

Do baby showers have food?

Instead of having a sit down meal, consider making food available throughout the party space. Since baby showers are very social events, people typically graze during baby showers and eat tiny finger foods rather than hot meals.

How many drinks should you have at a baby shower?

Keep alcohol quantities limited

As a typical baby shower tends not to last longer than three hours (and is usually served in the afternoon), this can be a good way to ensure your guests are served no more than one-two alcoholic beverages.

How do I make my baby shower not boring?

What is the difference between a baby shower and a baby tea?

Speaking of the rotation, showers typically have a specific start time. Teas list a starting and ending time, indicating a window of appropriate arrivals. Well there you have it!