The first decision to make is whether the event will be a surprise for the mother-to-be or if she will know about it. There are advantages to both scenarios. When the expectant mother knows about it, the planner can get her opinion on the details. She can find an appropriate date and consult on whom to invite and where she is registered. she may wish to have some people present that the planner does not know. Securing addresses for the baby shower invitations will also be much easier. The chances of catching the guest of honor in an embarrassing moment or having her not show up at all are all but eliminated. She may even choose to have her partner present to share in the party.

Having a surprise baby shower is also fun. It can be exciting to sneak around and create a special event that will always be remembered. It is important to enlist the help of another family member of close friend that can help to hunt down names and addresses for guests and invitations. Choosing some of the mother-to-be’s favorite colors and finding a way to have her arrive at the appropriate time, date and place can be challenging and fun all at once.

Choosing the right baby shower invitations is easy enough. Although e-vites are popular for some events, managing a special event such as this merits written the written type of invitation sent in the mail. A theme for the shower often coordinates the decorations, invitations and cake. There are special invitations geared toward baby showers for boys, girls and twins. When the parents have chosen not to know the baby’s gender, there are many different choices for generic invitations. These can be ordered online and eliminate the hassle of running to the store. Matching decorations can often be ordered from the same website at the same time, thus saving another trip to the party store. The party planner should be sure to include at which stores or websites the guest of honor is registered. This will make it easier for guests to find an appropriate gift and eliminate the chances of receiving duplicates or even triplicates of the same thing. Baby shower invitations should also include an RSVP phone number for guests to advise whether they are able to attend. It is also a good idea to let guests know when lunch or a meal is included and whether or not the event is a surprise to the mother-to-be.