Baby Shower the Celebration of Life
Baby shower is a unique experience for the new expectant
parents. With such fun things as baby shower games and unique
baby shower invitations you are going to have a fun day with all
the baby shower ideas that you are about to discover.
Choosing the menu for the baby shower is one of the most
exciting things to do! There are so many options out there for
you to choose from depending on your budget. If you are having
the event in a restaurant, you will need to work on the menu
with one of their staff. It is up to you if you planned a meal
or appetizers, and the restaurant staff may be able to provide
food to match your theme. If you are hosting the shower in a
home, you could choose a caterer; make your own food or a
combination of both.
If you are planning to serve an assortment of finger food,
decorate a side table reflecting the theme. Place the desserts
in the centre surrounded by the finger foods for a beautiful
presentation. Planning an assortment of finger foods lets all
the guests to enjoy the snacks at their leisure.
The assortment of food and its presentation shows how much time
and thought you have put into this day of celebration. Often
finger foods are provided for the guests as a more informal
gathering. Serve cubes of fresh fruit on a platter or skewers,
chop vegetables into two-bite pieces and serve with ranch dip or
create a dip of you own, finger sandwiches are a popular item,
add traditional fillings such as egg and cucumber or go for
something totally different, there are many online suggestions
to add your personal touch to this traditional treat. A variety
of cheese and crackers, chips and dips and shrimp and cocktail
sauces are always a party hit.
For guests arriving for an evening get together, buffet meals
are wonderful way for guest to serve themselves and allow the
hostess time to mingle. In addition to the finger food
suggestions, add some savory snacks such as chicken wings,
stuffed mushroom caps, meatballs and mini pizzas to complete the
meal.
Coffee, tea, punch and soda pop are all great baby shower
beverages. You may also choose to serve wine and other alcoholic
beverages. Make sure to have plenty of milk, cream and sugar for
the coffee and tea. A nice added touch is to include an
assortment of flavoured tea bags as well as choice of regular
and diet soft drinks. Serve fruit punch, raspberry lemonade or
mint julep for a change of fair. There are many different punch
recipes to serve, pick your favourite or check online for some
interesting additions to a traditional drink!
Desserts can be an assortment of cookies and squares along with
the cake, the customary dessert of choice. This is a perfect
time to establish your theme. If you are ordering a custom cake,
make sure to do so approximately 2-3 weeks before the shower.
You can also use the cake as a beautiful centre piece for your
food table.
No matter what type of food you serve, make sure there is enough
food to last the duration of the party as well as something for
everyone.
When guests enter the location of the baby shower, the
decorations should immediately put them in the baby celebration
spirit. If you have guests arriving that don't know each other,
name tags should be given to everyone. These can be hand printed
or made on your computer.
Decorating is all about colour! The chosen theme will supply the
colours of the decorations. Add balloons, flowers and linens in
your chosen colour scheme for a complete look. Even if you
decided not to go with a theme, the decorations will show your
personal touch. For something a little different stray away from
the traditional pink and blue and go with greens, yellows and
lavender. Streamers add a ton of colour to your party room along
with a congratulatory banner for the new mom is a perfect touch.