Planning A DIY Baby Shower On A Budget
Planning a baby shower for a friend or family member is a lot of pressure. It’s a celebration of the most special thing that’s ever happened to them, so you want to make sure that everything is perfect. But a lot of people find that they worry about how much it’s all going to cost them and whether they are expected to pay for it all or if they can ask around for some help. The thing is, baby showers don’t need to be expensive affairs because you can still plan a great party on a budget. Here are some simple tips for throwing a DIY baby shower.
Have It At Home
The biggest expense that you can avoid is the venue. There’s no need to spend lots of money hiring somewhere out when you could just have the shower at home instead. You can do it at your own place or you can ask around friends and family to see if somebody has a more suitable home.
Alternatively, you could consider having the shower outside in a local park if the weather is nice. An outdoor setting is nice and relaxed, and as long as the sun is shining, everybody will have a great time.
Make Your Own Decorations
Next, you need to decorate your venue and make it special. You could go out and spend a lot of money on decorations or you could make your own. If you head over to the Just Artifacts you can find plenty of great ready-made decorations and you can also get some great crafting materials. If you spend some time making your own decorations, you can save a lot of money and it makes it more special because it’s personal. It’s also a great fun activity that you can all do together in the lead up to the baby shower. This is ideal if you have guests that haven’t met before because it gives them a chance to get to know each other.
Make Your Own Food
Catering a party is the other major expense that you have to deal with, but there’s really no need to hire a professional company for a baby shower. You can make an elegant cake (this recipe is a great one) and some simple but classy snacks like smalls sandwiches, for example. You can also take the load off by having each guest bring one item along with them.
Play Some Games
Once you have the venue, the decorations, and the food, you need some entertainment. The best way to make sure that everybody is having a good time at the baby shower is to play some games. You can start the games as soon as people arrive by having everybody guess the gender of the baby (if the mother to be hasn’t already found out). You can also have everybody bring a baby picture of themselves and then try to guess who is who. These are just some of the great games you can play without spending a penny.
You don’t need to spend lots of money on hiring out a venue and getting a professional catering company in. If you follow these simple tips, you can have a great DIY baby shower on a budget.
