Baby Shower checklist:
Countdown To Baby Shower
In the baby shower checklist, you will find everything you need to make your upcoming baby shower as festive and memorable as possible!
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 or 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 event.
__ Prepare and mail invitations with directions to event.
__ Finalize the menu.
__ Place order for the 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
__ Plates/napkins, utensils, etc.
__ Streamers
__ Purchase prizes for games.
__ Order party rentals (tables, chairs, linens, serving accessories, theme decorations, etc.)
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.
__ Place order for balloons.
__ Place order for food platters/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 party (if necessary).
__ Pick up any party rentals not being delivered.
__ Clean house and party area(s).
DAY OF THE EVENT
__ Decorate
__ Place name tags 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're not being delivered).
__ Set up tables and/or any seating arrangements. Place party favors on tables.
__ Set out beverages, glassware, blender, ice, coffee and condiments.
__ Put out street signs 15 minutes before people are expected to arrive (if applicable).
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