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Baby shower: a practical and complete guide for you to organize your baby shower

The formation of a family is accompanied by several rites. One of them is the baby shower, which accompanies the gestation period and celebrates the arrival of the new member. Do you want to organize an unforgettable baby shower for you, your guests and even your little one? Check out tips, ideas and photos that fill your eyes and heart. The guidelines are from the event consultant Raquel Nunes.

How to organize a fun baby shower

The organization of the party has several stages. As there are so many things to define and go after, it’s hard to know where to start. Although there is no set rule, this is a basic script to make a complete and fun baby shower:

  1. Choose a theme and the general decorative line;
  2. Make the guest list;
  3. Set the place and date;
  4. Choose the menu;
  5. Send out the baby shower invitations;
  6. Choose the details of the decoration;
  7. Define the baby shower games;
  8. Provide baby shower favors.

In addition to these steps, there are some details that deserve attention. See below for more tips on the points mentioned above to hit each one of them and make your tea a success.

Themes and decorations for inspiration

From a defined theme, it is simpler to make decisions and organize all the details in a harmonious way. Check out some tips to help you with the tea theme and, consequently, with the next points of the celebration.

pink

Pink is a darling of pregnant women who are expecting girls. Despite being widely used, it can yield a different creation, according to the mother’s imagination, with the guarantee of the delicacy that the occasion calls for.

It is possible to use only the color as a theme, investing in pink elements in the decoration and even in the food. Tablecloths, a cake and candy in color are enough to set the tone for the party. Balloons can also be a good choice.

For something more elaborate, it is possible to combine pink with another color or theme, adding tones or some character, such as teddy bears or ballerinas. There is also the option of investing in elements that refer to the baby, such as clothes, bottles and diapers.

It is also worth remembering that the color should not necessarily be used at parties for girls. In a pastel tone, combined with baby blue or mint, it forms a neutral and super delicate environment. In a darker shade, like pink, it can be accompanied by other strong shades – like orange, to add joy and fun to any party.

Blue

The same goes for blue: the color is not restricted to boys’ parties and allows for different types of decorative thread. It can refer to the sky in a space or balloon theme, to the princess’s dress, the fairy’s dress or even the color of cars and the seabed.

Combining colors or elements from another theme, the color blue is also a great choice in its different shades. The lighter blue brings delicacy, while the navy blue can bring elegance, combined with white, or fun, combined with another striking color, such as yellow.

Green

To escape the traditional pink and blue, green presents itself as a light and versatile option. It is possible to vary the shades, always remembering to keep the delicacy in the environment, lime green, water green and mint are a good choice.

Yellow

Another alternative is yellow, which brings joy to any party. Combined with vibrant colors, the space conveys warmth and fun; with gray, the environment is delicate and elegant. It is also possible to bet on the bee theme, which brings fun and subtlety at the same time.

Animals

With the animal theme, you can create and vary a lot. After all, you can choose a single animal or invest in a group of animals – something like a small farm, the bottom of the sea or a forest. So, if you want to follow something along these lines, just be creative and leave everything to your own devices.

navy

The navy or sailor theme is a fun and elegant option at the same time. It is up to the mother to define whether the decoration will be more delicate or striking.

The colors are white, navy blue and red, but it is possible to vary the tones. In decoration, you can invest in sailor hats, lifebuoys, knots and ropes, ships, ocean waves and many stripes.

princess or prince

Every mother sees her child as a little princess or a little prince, so this can be a good theme for a baby shower. You can bet on some base color combined with gold, to give an air of royalty, and also on crowns, with the same purpose.

Another idea is to use a character from the cartoons or movies, such as Disney Princesses or the Little Prince.

Baby shower guest list and invitations

Making the guest list is not simple, but take into account two main factors: your budget and who you want to share this important moment in your life with. With that in mind, you can select who you really want to have by your side at the party and control your spending.

Paper baby shower invitations are typically not very large, so it’s essential to be direct and make the most of the space. As for the model, choose one that speaks to the party’s decorative line and reflects the delicacy of the occasion. It is also possible to send the invitation via email, through social networks, through a phone call or in person, with a visit.

About what to put, the essential information is the date, time and place of the party. But in addition, it is common to add the “name” of the party and the specifics of the baby shower, such as the theme, the costume (if any) and the gift suggestion. It’s also a good idea to add a contact for confirmation of presence.

Be sure to send out invitations at least two weeks in advance, so guests can organize themselves to attend and buy a possible gift.

When and where to have a baby shower

When choosing the date, it is advisable to make the tea around the 37th week of pregnancy. Thus, the belly is already quite exposed, to the delight of the guests. On the other hand, the chance of the baby deciding to move forward is also lower than in the weeks closer to the end of the pregnancy.

As for the location, it all depends on the style of the party and the number of guests: from the hall in the building to the living room at home and even the mother-in-law’s garden. Also think about how you will arrange the food and guests – whether tables or sofas will be placed, whether dishes and cutlery will be needed and other things along these lines.

The party is one, so, although it seems like a lot to think about, everything can revolve around a single line. Think about the type of party you want to have (something more intimate, something elegant, something fun…) and build the rest around your desire.

What to serve at a baby shower

the darlings

When it comes to food, there are some classic options that everyone likes and expects to find at parties. Snacks and mini-sandwiches are included in this list and can either be ordered from a buffet or made at home.

Remember to consider the type of salt and the temperature at which it will be served. If the party takes place on a hotter day, a good tip is to bet on cooler snacks.

healthy snacks

One type of menu that has been successful is the option with a healthy footprint. You can invest in wholegrain snacks, give preference to baked snacks, natural juices and desserts using fruit. Two simple, delicious and super cute ideas are the fruit skewer and the fruit salad popsicle.

real food

In addition to the option of serving snacks, you can offer a more “complete” meal, such as lunch or dinner. Think about the details of your party (whether it’s hot or cold, the time, the taste of your guests) and, not to make a mistake, think of something democratic and classic. Barbecue, stroganoff and risotto are good options.

Drinks

When choosing drinks, try to think about the type of party you want. Choose whether or not to serve alcoholic beverages, whether they will be hot or refreshing, elaborate drinks or more “basic” drinks… The profile of your guests also counts in the decision.

To gain a touch of sophistication, capriche in the way of serving. It is worth creating a personalized glass for the party, investing in fun straws or even in glass dispensers, which make the drink available to guests in an elegant way.

sweets

Even if you opt for a healthier menu, sweets are a fundamental part of a baby shower or any children’s celebration. A good choice are the classics: brigadeiro, beijinho, truffles… But, again, you need to analyze the type of party you are organizing, the profile of your guests and when the party will take place.

The theme can also help when choosing the menu, being possible to think of foods based on it or that visually match the decor.

Diaper cake: how to make and photos to inspire

Diaper cake is a great option to compose the table of delicacies and goodies. He is literally the face of the party and is super easy to make. Also, you can reuse the diapers from the cake later and also have a competition to see which guest matches the number of diapers used in the cake.

With all these advantages, you won’t stop making your own model, right? Check out the step-by-step guide of two types of diaper cake to make at your tea party:

How to make an easy diaper cake

This cake is made by positioning the diapers the same way they are in the package side by side. Although you need a larger number of diapers to make, you won’t have the trouble of rolling them and the final effect is very nice!

Cake with rolled diapers

This cake model is made with rolled diapers, more common at baby showers. To do this, you will need to roll the diapers one by one, however the process is simple. In addition, you will need to invest in a ribbon to wrap them and shape the shape of the cake.

More diaper cake ideas

After learning how to make these two models at home, check out inspirations to decorate and add even more charm to your diaper cake. See also cakes in other formats to activate your creativity:

With so many cute tips and inspirations, the diaper cake has everything to make your party a hit!

baby shower toys

Baby shower games are an important part of the event, but it also depends on what style of party you want. If you think pranks are a cool idea to entertain guests and liven up your baby shower, here are some suggestions:

  • Guess the gift: this game is quite traditional at baby showers and super simple to put into practice. The expectant mother must try to guess what and whose gift it is. Whether there will be gifts or not is up to her.
  • Bingo: Bingo will require a little more work, as it will be necessary to provide cards and pens for the guests, in addition to the bingo itself to draw the numbers. But anyway, it’s simple things and an idea that will surely liven up your tea.
  • How big is your belly: simple, cheap and fun. This game is light and a great request for those who are looking for…

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