one week before two months before one day before … · 2018-05-24 · plan baby shower games...
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Organize baby shower RSVPs and coordinate group gifts with SignUpGenius
TWO WEEKS BEFORE
ONE DAY BEFORE
Double check reservations if hosting at a restaurant/venuePurchase last-minute gifts from registry to allow for shippingOrder a corsage, special sash or tiara for the guest of honor Purchase a memory book
Decorate the party spaceSet up the food station with all serving utensilsPrep any dips, sandwiches or casseroles to reheat the next daySet up extra chairsPack the car if you will be going to another venuePick up the cake, fl owers or other items that need to be fresh
ONE WEEK BEFORE
PARTY DAY
Finalize the RSVP listBuy perishable food items and remaining decorationsDecorate a chair where the special guest will sit to open presents Prepare a gift table and basket for cardsConfi rm any helpers
Arrange food and drinksWrite down all gifts and giversMake sure the mom-to-be eatsHand out party favors Help the guest of honor pack up all the gifts
TWO MONTHS BEFORE
Coordinate with the guest of honor to pick the datePick (and book, if needed) the venuePlan the shower themeDecide if shower is co-ed or kid-friendlyCreate an invite list and gather email/mailing addresses
SIX WEEKS BEFORE
Recruit extra help for games, decorating and foodFinalize baby registry infoSend invitations
ONE MONTH BEFORE
Outline the food and drink menuOrder dessertsPlan baby shower gamesCoordinate photography
THREE WEEKS BEFORE
Buy paper goods and decorationsPrepare party favors and prizes Refi ne your shopping list and gather nonperishablesGather baby photos from the new parents for a decorative table