The coming of a new member of the family is grand news, especially for the proud parents. Such great news is spread to family and friends, which translates to the planning of a baby shower. The baby shower, being a welcoming rite to a newborn or soon-to-be-born baby, is the event where parents receive gifts and favors for their child. Much planning is needed for the event to be a success. Here is the step-by-step process in making a baby shower kit, which contains all the necessary components of your baby shower.
Step 1: Confirm the RSVP Information
Before starting with the kit, you should select the time, place and theme of the baby shower. Think of several good locations for the event. Select one based on the rates and the seating capacity. With an appropriate theme in mind, you can decorate the venue to look like a castle hall or a flower, depending on your preference. As for the food, you can either hire caterers or select a place that comes along with food packages per rental. Get quirky friends or family members as the hostesses of the celebration.
Step 2: Invitation
diaper cakeThe baby shower invitation is an essential item for the celebration. It aims to entice the proposed guests to come to the party and secure their approval. When making the invitation, pattern its designs on the event’s theme. Display a picture of your baby if he or she is a newborn. In front or inside the invitation, write the RSVP information and a formal invitation message for its recipients. You can add a little humor to the message if you want to keep things light. (For more information on baby shower invitation, read What to include on the invite)
Step 3: The Registry or Toys
The registry contains a list of things that you want your baby to have. Go to a reputable baby store and inquire about their baby registry offers. Once you settle on a store, select the items to be bought by the guests. The registry may be pricey on your part, but you are assured of receiving the perfect gifts for your baby. For guests, if you are not willing to purchase the items listed on the registry, you can purchase toys and clothes, which are to be included in the baby shower kit.
Step 4: The Guestbook
The guestbook shows you the people who attended the celebration. Instead of purchasing one at a baby store, you can simply make your own. Create the template of of the guestbook, which includes the name, contact numbers, address, and email address of the guests, on your computer. Print the sheets and have them bookbound. Once done, decorate the cover using tiny ornaments and a glue gun.
Step 5: Souvenirs for Guests
The souvenir is a simple item that sums up the entire celebration. It can be a tiny figurine, a stylishly packed bag of candies, or any small object that catches your fancy. Include a photo of your baby and the title of the baby shower on the souvenir. Make sure the whole thing is arranged formally.
The baby shower kit is the entire baby shower placed in a package. Make it with care intricacy en route to a memorable baby shower. If you want to have more tips and information regarding baby showers, read Baby Shower Ideas.