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Baby Shower Etiquette!
If you are throwing a Baby Shower then as the host you will want to make sure that you follow the correct Etiquette code and rules. Etiquette refers to the ceremonial code of polite society. Obviously things have changed in modern times but, just like weddings, there are still rules of etiquette for Showers. When to Send Invitations
It is customary to send Baby Shower Invitations six weeks before the shower to give guests enough notice. Venues get booked up months in advance and even if the venue is someone's home, guests need plenty of warning! If people have to travel then they need to make travel arrangements. People with children may need to organize childcare and depending on the time of day the baby shower is being held and workers may need to book a days vacation. This all takes time so it is best to give guests as much notice as you can. When to Send Invitations - How to keep Track of your guest list
It is important to keep a note of your guest list especially if there is more than one baby shower host. Why not use our printable guest list to keep track of the replies received. Keeping the list up to date will make things a lot easier for the baby shower host / hostess. When to Send Invitations - What Information to Include on Invitations
Follow the ten steps below to ensure your invitation contains all the essential information: 1. Include a baby shower poem, verse, quote or rhyme 2. Who is invited to the baby shower (are children included?) 3. The name of the mom-to-be (and the baby's name and gender if known) 4. Time of the baby shower 5. Date of the baby shower 6. The address and location of the Baby Shower 7. An R.S.V.P date and email/postal address if different to the sender 8. Include details of gift list or registry that the mom-to-be has registered for 9. Special Instructions for games and activities. For example "Please bring a baby picture of yourself, essential for one of our fun games" 10. Specific gift instructions, for example "The theme is Zoo Animals so please bring an animal themed gift! Use your imagination!"
When to Send Invitations
We hope that this printable, free When to Send Invitations will give you some great ideas for having fun during your Baby Shower Party and celebration!
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