Baby Shower Hosting Tips and Advice

Planning a baby shower location isn’t normally an issue. The most common location is the home of the Mom-to-be or the home of a friend or relative of the Mom-to-be… especially if they are hosting the shower.

There are occasions, however, when these locations are not suitable and/or convenient. Maybe the house is too small or the guest list too large. Maybe a more centralized location is required.

The next obvious places to consider are reception halls and houses of worship. Many times reception halls offer discounts to certain organizations in the community. Churches often provide a no cost reception area, to their members. It stands to reason that if you spend less for the actual building rental, you’ll have more money to spend on the shower itself.

When you are choosing a reception type building as a baby shower location, it is important to ask about any additional fees you might incur. If you are renting by the hour, will there be an extra fee if the shower lasts longer than anticipated? Are babysitting services available, in the event that adult guests want to attend the actual shower, without their children in tow? Is there a fee to use the tables and chairs? These are all questions to ask, BEFORE making a final decision to rent the space.

It never hurts to ask the owner or manager of the facility you will be renting if they have baby shower decorations, readily available. As silly as this sounds there is always a chance they will be able to accommodate you. Who knows… there is always the possibility that previous shower hosts decided to leave their decorations behind… it could happen.

If it’s within budget, you might want to consider renting a facility, which provides bakery and/or catering services. This option will save you the hassle of lugging food to and sometimes from the shower.

Always ask if there are any types of restrictions you need to be aware of, prior to making a rental commitment. Some establishments might not allow lit candles, confetti or other decorations that pose a safety hazard or are difficult to clean up.

Weather permitting you might consider choosing an outside location, in which to hold the shower. A park, a lake or even the zoo with a large picnic area are location worth considering. But be sure to have an alternative, indoor, baby shower location in mind in the event of inclement weather.