6 Tips: Organizing a baby shower for your best friend
Mirthe GrootenThe moment your best friend has a baby is special. Organizing a baby shower is the perfect opportunity to pamper her and create an unforgettable day. But how do you make it truly personal? How do you ensure the party feels unique and unique?
In this blog post, we share a step-by-step guide to organizing a baby shower that's fun, emotional, and memorable. We'll provide practical tips and inspiration for games, gifts, and decorations.
Step 1: Start with a theme that suits her
A theme helps with styling, games, and even gifts. It makes planning more organized and more fun.
Ideas:
- Travel enthusiast: “Around the world” baby shower with cards, souvenirs and international snacks.
- Creative type: Boho-chic with dried flowers, macramé and pastel colors.
- High-tea fan: Vintage high tea with cupcakes, porcelain and elegant table settings.
- Eco-minded: Natural materials, green, sustainable decoration.
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Crime docu lovers: For those who enjoy a bit of suspense, you can, for example, plan an escape room experience from home.
Tip: Get inspired by these trendy baby shower themes and customize them to suit her personal style.
Step 2: Add personal touches
Personal touches make a baby shower unique and memorable. But it can be difficult to come up with this on the fly, especially when you've put pressure on yourself to make it "the best baby shower ever." That's why we've provided some inspirational tips below.
Memory jar:
- Have guests write down a beautiful memory, a wish for mom or baby, or a funny anecdote.
- Collect everything in a jar or digital folder and give it to the mom-to-be later.
Personal quiz:
- “Who Knows Mom Best?” is a classic, but give it a twist by adding inside jokes or personal stories.
- Create a text with some spaces for your own interpretation. Read it aloud and together fill in the blanks. For a personal touch, base the story on her life.
Photo collage:
- Collect photos of her childhood, studies, travels, and other memorable moments. Use them as decorations and conversation starters.
Step 3: Surprise elements
A small moment of surprise can have a big effect.
- Video Message: Ask friends and family who cannot attend to submit a short video.
- Live quiz or game: Let your partner or friend submit a funny quiz question or perform a challenge.
- Mini photo shoot: Hire someone or ask a guest with a good camera to take photos of the day.
Tip: Add the photos to the mom-to-be's planner or memory book later.
Step 4: Gifts with meaning
Gifts don't have to be expensive, but they do have to be personal and memorable. But what does that look like? We offer some tips below.
- Personalized gift: A piece of jewelry with initials or a booklet with wishes for the baby. These days, you can also give a digital pregnancy planner. Everything is always up-to-date, at hand, and organized.
- Group gift: Think of a crib, baby carrier or a personalized blanket.
- Creative gifts: Have guests contribute a small amount to a memory box or photo book.
Tip: Add a small personal card or greeting to each gift.
Step 5: Activities and games
Choose games that suit the mom-to-be and the group.
Recommended games:
- Filling in a memory jar – calm and creative
- Personal quiz – fun and interactive
- Future predictions – emotional and fun for later
- Emoji quiz or baby bingo – fun and competitive
Tip: We've put together some fun, original, and engaging baby shower games. Check out our baby shower games here.
Step 6: Decoration and atmosphere
A personal touch in decoration makes the party unique:
- Use colors that suit her.
- Add photos, quotes, and inside jokes.
- Create a photo corner with props.
- Add flowers or plants that she likes.
Extra tips for a personal baby shower
- Virtual card box: Have guests submit digital messages in advance. Play them during the shower for an emotional moment.
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Mini photo shoot: Have someone take photos and add them to the (digital) planner or memory book later.
Don't forget to have fun while planning the baby shower and on the day itself. These are special moments that shouldn't be taken for granted. Lots of love, My Sanctum.
