Baby Shower Planning Checklist

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THE
SHOWER PLANNING CHECKLIST
A useful guide to help you plan your next shower, be it bridal or baby.
DATE:
LOCATION:
BUDGET:
TIME:
NO. OF GUESTS:
THEME:
3 MONTHS
1 WEEK BEFORE
1 DAY BEFORE
Set a date and time.
Contact anyone who hasn’t responded to
Pick up cake, balloons and flowers.
Set a budget.
get a final headcount.
Start setting up. Put out tables, chairs, the
Reserve a venue. (optional)
Write out a schedule of events.
refreshment table and clear a space for
Decide on a theme.
Assemble party favors.
gifts and cards.
Order invitations.
Order balloons.
Set up trash cans and have a garbage
Set up a gift registry.
Go grocery shopping for food and drinks.
bag ready near the gift area for opened
Make a schedule to prepare food.
wrapping paper.
1-2 MONTHS BEFORE
Cook anything that can be prepared
ahead of time.
Send invitations. (Set RSVP date 1 week
2-3 DAYS BEFORE
Decorate.
before party.)
Set out party favors.
Plan menu.
If you’re hosting at home, give your
Hire a caterer.
neighbors a heads up that you’re having
DAY OF
Start a shopping list of items still needed
a party.
(ie: flatware, decorations, tables).
Create a playlist. (optional)
Do any last minute spot cleaning.
Clean. If the party is at your place make
Finish cooking.
2-3 WEEKS BEFORE
sure it looks spotless and that any dishes
Set out refreshments.
Go shopping for any items still needed.
and linens are ready to be used.
Have fun!
Plan activities and games.
Order cake.
Order party favors.
Order flowers.

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