| As the hostess to the perfect baby shower it is | | | | can result in guests being shifted around to |
| important to consider thevenue in which you are | | | | accommodate the partyand regular customers. |
| going to have the baby shower. | | | | Also, with the "party room" you are able to |
| Many baby showers are held in the hostess' | | | | control theunpleasantness of inconsiderate |
| home. This is a great cost savingidea, but one | | | | smokers nearby. Any new mom and her doctor |
| must be sure the house is big enough to | | | | willthank you for this. The perfect themed baby |
| accommodate the guestswithout anyone feeling | | | | shower favors would include "on thego" items |
| crowded or packed in so tightly, they do not | | | | such as mini purses that contain mini manicure |
| feelwelcome. A great thing about having the party | | | | sets or a hand bagshaped mini frame for each |
| in the hostess' home is theability to control the | | | | guest. To embellish each place setting, you could |
| timing of the shower. You can either have a more | | | | usetrendy shoe or purse shaped name card |
| formaloccasion with catered food and scheduled | | | | holders. |
| activities or you can host more of an | | | | Many places of worship will let you use a |
| "open house" where guests can come at their | | | | fellowship hall or large classroomfor a baby |
| leisure. The open house optionsometimes allows | | | | shower. Make sure to make a donation to the |
| the new mom an opportunity to have quality time | | | | church for letting youuse the facilities. Usually |
| with manydifferent guests. A great baby shower | | | | space isn't a problem when taking this route. If |
| favor to give during an open house showerwould | | | | theplace has a kitchen that the staff will let you |
| be a baby shower heart shaped tea infuser or | | | | use, you are in great luck! Thiswill make food |
| heart shaped measuring spoonsthat each guest | | | | preparation and serving a breeze. Make sure you |
| can cherish and think of the new mom and her | | | | get permissionbefore serving Aunt Ethel's |
| amazing newadventures each time they enjoy a | | | | Amazing Champagne Punch. Many churches do |
| mug of tea or are baking a luscious treat. | | | | not allowadult beverages. A great baby shower |
| Restaurants are another popular location for baby | | | | favor for this venue would be heart shapedice |
| showers. The convenience ofhaving all of the food | | | | cream scoops or "Love Grows" wildflower seed |
| and drinks served to the guests is wonderful. This | | | | kits. Each guest can cherish asweet treat or a |
| isusually a more costly alternative venue, but it | | | | beautiful bouquet of flowers long after the |
| makes the hostess' job offeeding all of the guests | | | | shower is over. |
| "a piece of cake". Speaking of cake, many | | | | As a thoughtful hostess, keep in mind the many |
| restaurantswill serve a beautiful baby shower | | | | different venues that you canhave the perfect |
| cake for dessert. How easy is that? | | | | baby shower. Let the new mom's personality |
| Restaurants with a party room are great for | | | | guide the way. |
| some added privacy. Using the maindining area | | | | |