Baby Shower Checklist

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Baby Shower Checklist
1 to 2 months before
Set date
Purchase beverages
Set budget
Wrap your gift
Choose location (home, restaurant, hotel...)
Wrap gifts for game winners
Create guest list
Decide on theme and formality
1 day before the event
Select and order invitations
Prepare food ahead of time if you can
Choose refreshment style (mimosa brunch,
Pick up cake
catered meal, hors d’oeuvres, BBQ...)
Pick up any party rentals not being delivered
Plan menu
Buy ice
Clean house and party area(s) if you’re hosting
2 to 3 weeks before
Review game instructions
Make sure camera and video camera are charged
Address and mail invitations, including directions and
Assemble favors
gift registry information
Assemble centerpieces
Finalize menu and place order for food
Set up tables and chairs
Place order for cake
Prepare area for gifts (gift table)
Place order for flowers and corsages
Purchase decorations, centerpieces and favors
Purchase plates, napkins, utensils, etc.
Day of the event
Purchase prizes for games
Set tables
Arrange to borrow, rent or purchase tables, chairs,
Add favors to place settings
linens, serving accessories, decorations, etc.
Decorate
Purchase gift for guest of honor or organize group gift
Prepare for flower and corsage delivery
Arrange for helpers: greeter, drink server, photographer
Set up food or get ready for caterer
and videographer, gift attendant, food server, etc.
Set out beverages, glassware, ice, coffee, etc.
Light candles
1 week before
Turn on music
Welcome guest of honor and make sure she’s comfortable
Finalize guest count
Present corsages to guests of honor
Confirm cake, food and floral orders
Confirm any rentals
Welcome all guests and enjoy!

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