Throwing a baby shower - Advice

Hi ladies,

So I am coming on this board because I know most of you probably had baby showers, or have thrown some yourselves.

I need some advice and some ideas.

First I am paying for the shower myself. its a friend I was MOH for. Her mom wont throw it (she is a b1tch) and his mom is gone. Basically if I don't do it no one will.

I'm looking at $500-$600 for the venue. I saved a lot on the invites. I bought the pattern on Etsy and printed them at Costco. I am custom making the thank you notes to match the invites.

So I am TRYING to save some money, but as far as I'm concerned in for a penny....

1. I bought Purple Mason Jars for center pieces. $20

2. I will buy flowers from NYC the day before. I can get "bodega" flowers for cheep, and they will look good. $50

3. I bought a really pretty banner for the room. $25

4. I bought wooden blocks for people to decorate. Good ones. Even if the mom and dad don't want them I thought it would still be cute and fun. $25.

5, I am making custom cards for "baby wishes". Basically a keepsake for mom to have. I did NOT want "advice" because I know how much pregnant women LOVE advice about how to raise a kid.

6. I think I am going to buy pocket book scavenger hunt. This will be the only "organized" game with a prize. I think I will just have a Starbucks gift card for $10 as a prize.

7. Should I play any other games?

8. Its a Winnie the pooh theme. So I bought mini honey jars. Im going to put "bee" fabric on it and give that out as a favor. I will custom make the tags to match the invite/Thank you. $70

9. I bough cute "chalk" signs. Maybe for the cake....One that says "Presents", etc. One that says "Fill a card of wishes for mom". Stuff like that as I see fit when I get there.

So anyone BTDT can suggest anything I'm missing? Anything else I can do? More games? cute ideas? Stuff you loved at your shower?

Any websites you LOVE that might give me inspiration and ideas?

I am trying to keep the cost down if I can, but not SUPER concerned if I cant. It is what it is.

Thanks!

Message edited 10/19/2015 1:48:32 PM.

Re: Throwing a baby shower - Advice

I think that sounds amazing! I don't think you need anything else. Present opening takes time, and guests can mingle themselves.

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I think you have it all covered! I love the block decorating idea. How cute!

One thing- you said you're going to "buy" pocketbook scavenger hunt? Since you seem pretty crafty, especially with the paper goods- just google it! You can print them with a matching Winnie the Pooh graphic and make them cute. I made a TON of paper games for a friend's bridal shower (bridal bingo, how well do you know the bride, the pocketbook scavenger hunt, and something else I can't remember) and they mostly went to waste. They looked cute on the tables, but that's about it. I think you're perfect with the one game (especially since people can fill it in at their leisure) and one activity.

Sounds like it's going to be a really nice shower!

Throwing a baby shower - Advice

This sounds like a great shower. You are a good friend.

Re: Throwing a baby shower - Advice

Sounds great, I'm sure your friend will be very happy you did this for her.

Throwing a baby shower - Advice

Thank you all. Sounds good. I just needed to make sure I was on the right track. And I like the idea of making the scavenger hunt myself rather than buying.

Throwing a baby shower - Advice

ANNNNDDDD....I just looked at Pintrest.

Now I know why I shouldn't have.

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Re: Throwing a baby shower - Advice

Not necessary at all since you have all your bases covered pretty much, but you could do some cheap "prizes" for guests that "win" games. I am a fan of using the timer during the present opening. When it goes off, whoever's present you were opening wins a prize. Ladies go nuts over bath and body works stuff, wine glasses, pens and stationary. Cheap stuff!

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