All About Showers: Baby
Bridal Showers

Message Board
  • Who should host a baby shower?
    • |How many people should be invited?
    A shower typically ranges from about 5-20 people although there can be more or less. Remember that people want to get a chance to spend time with the mother-to-be, so make sure that the number of people keeps the shower somewhat intimate.
  • Who should be invited?
  • Should I invite friends who have recently had miscarriages or are having difficulty conceiving?
  • When should the shower be held?
  • What about having a shower after the baby is born?
  • How does one throw a co-ed or men-only shower?
  • Is it proper to have a shower for a baby other than the first?
  • What about showers for adopted babies?
  • What should the invitations look like?
  • What information should be included in the invitations?
  • When should the invitations be mailed?
  • When should guests RSVP by?
  • Should the shower be a surprise?
  • What order should events happen at the shower?
  • How long should the shower last?
  • Does a shower have to have games?
  • What are some good shower games?
  • What food should be served at the shower?
  • Are shower favors for guests necessary?