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Baby Shower Etiquette

While baby showers have moved quickly from traditional, stuffy affairs they once were to more relaxed, personalized parties, the basics of baby shower etiquette still apply! Follow these tips to ensure a fun and memorable shower.


Invitation Etiquette

As hostess, you are responsible for selecting, addressing and sending out the perfect baby shower invitations. Choose a style that suits the theme of your shower and don’t forget to get matching thank you cards!

DO check with the expectant mother to finalize the guest list – you don’t want to forget an important friend or relative!

DON’T expect Mom to take part in any of the other planning, decorating or clean-up. This is her day to be spoiled!

DO order and send your invitations at least two weeks in advance of the event.

DON’T forget any important details on the invitation. Remember to list the date, time and location of the shower as well as your phone number in case guests have questions.

Check your invitations over carefully before sending to make sure you have spelled all names and addresses properly. Have them weighed at the post office and get sufficient postage to avoid undelivered invitations.


Party Etiquette

DO have a few extra chairs set out for late or unexpected guests so they don’t feel awkward when they arrive.

DON’T forget to introduce guests as they come in, especially those who may not have met before. Use name tags if necessary.

DO provide refreshments throughout the shower and a light meal or finger foods with the cake.

DON’T force or cajole guests into playing games if they would rather sit back and watch.

DO keep the party moving along with steady activities to avoid awkward silences and dead spots in the party.

DON’T bother the Guest of Honor with trivial concerns or any negative comments. If people aren’t having fun or the cake fell on the floor, keep smiling and Mom will follow your lead!

As hostess, it is your job to make sure each of the guests are comfortable, having fun and feel welcome. Personally thank each guest for coming and make a special effort to interact with guests who seem to feel out of place or may not know many of the others.


Thank You Card Etiquette

Thank you cards are an important way of showing the shower guests how much you and the expectant mother appreciate their time, gifts and well wishes.

DO keep track of who has sent which gift by writing their gift on the back of their card. This makes personalizing thank you cards an easy task after the shower.

DON’T wait too long after the shower to send the cards in the mail. Guests should receive their thank you cards within 2 to 3 weeks of the event.

With these simple etiquette reminders and a positive attitude, you will have a great time planning and hosting the perfect baby shower! The expectant mother and her guests will always appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness in holding this special event for her.
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