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| Tick | Days before | To be done |
| 6 weeks | Before you start agree a budget which will determine a lot of the decisions below | |
| Organize date and time and venue | ||
| Organize time to suit guests | ||
| Organize venue - consider parking | ||
| Create a guest list | ||
| 4 weeks | Decide on the Baby Shower Party Theme | |
| Send out Invitations ( with directions) by post or email requesting replies ASAP | ||
| Plan food menu and beverages | ||
| 3 weeks | Decide on Baby Shower Games to be played | |
| Order anything required for Baby Shower Games or Favors | ||
| Order anything required for decoration of the room in the desired theme | ||
| Book any extra cutlery, crockery or furniture required. | ||
| 2 weeks | Finalize the menu | |
| Buy some instant cameras to record the Baby Shower Party | ||
| 1 week | Finalize numbers of guests | |
| Buy ingredients for required food and beverages. Pre-cook anything that can be frozen. OR better still agree menu with caterer! | ||
| Arrange another guest to pick up the mother to be, | ||
| If at home, start cleaning the house | ||
| 1 day | Take frozen food out of freezer | |
Cook as much food as possible in advance. Bake the cake or collect it from caterer. |
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| Decorate Baby Shower Party room and table. | ||
| Prepare all Baby Shower Party Games. | ||
| Party Day | Do not panic! | |
| Buy plenty of ice for drinks | ||
| Finalize food and table settings | ||
| Assign certain guests the cameras to record Baby Shower Party | ||
| Introduce guests to each other to help mother to be. | ||
| Remember to enjoy yourself - a happy hostess means a happy Baby Shower Party | ||
| Recruit guests to help clear up........ |