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The "showering" of the "Mommy-to-Be" has been popular for hundreds of years in many countries, but not as we know it today. Giving gifts after a new baby is born has long since been a custom, but usually were given at the time of the baby's religious baptism or at the baby's debut. A baby shower is a joyful occasion, a time when family and friends gather to congratulate the Mommy-to-Be, play games and eat. But, the purpose of a baby shower is much more than just fun and games. It is an opportunity for family members and friends to offer advice and support to the soon-to-be mother and father. In the past, baby showers were hosted by someone outside of the family, like a friend, co-worker, symbolic aunt, church member and so on. Today, anyone other than the Mommy-to-Be and her mom can host the baby shower. It is most common for the best friend, aunt, or sister to throw the Mommy-to-Be the baby shower.
Traditionally, the baby shower should be held a month or two before the baby is born. The baby shower should not be held too close to the Mommy-to-Be's due date in case she delivers early. It is also helpful to have the baby shower far enough away that the Mommy-to-Be has time to return duplicate or unneeded items. Where should the baby shower be held? The answers vary! Traditionally, baby showers are held at a home, church / temple, work or restaurant. Today, it is common to see baby showers at country clubs, parks, restaurants, bars and any place where people can gather. If you are hosting a baby shower, you're going to want to buy baby shower balloons, baby shower streamers, baby shower party supplies and baby shower decorations. However, if you're hosting the baby shower at a restaurant, you will need to find out what baby shower decorations will be allowed.
Usually those hosting the baby shower pay the cost of the baby shower invitations. For this reason, many times there are co-host to sponsor baby showers. The costs of the party baby shower depends on whether you are serving a full meal at the party or just hors d'oeuvres, the type of baby shower games and baby shower prizes you plan, how elaborate you want to be with baby shower decorations and where you will have the baby shower. There are several ways to invite guests to your baby shower, but personalized baby shower invitations are, by far, the most preferred way to kick off baby showers. Custom and unique shower invitations are a great opportunity to set the tone for baby showers, and also provide a handy reminder for the guests to keep on their bulletin boards! We offer an exclusive collection of unique baby invitations, baby shower invitations wording and matching baby shower thank you cards here and our affiliate cards sites.
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