Baby Shower Planning Checklist

8 weeks before your shower:
	1.) It may seem like you have a million decisions to make, but don't worry, just take it step by step; start by considering the following from our baby shower planning checklist:
	Parents Name: Shower Date: Time: Location: Shower Theme: Approximate attendance:
	2.) Now that you've figured out what, when, and where, it's time to do a quick budget.  Try not to spend too much time on this and don't worry about it being exact; a rough estimate will do.  Don't worry, you can select & order everything later.
		Estimate			Actual
		Qty	Cost		Qty	Cost	Purchased	Finished	Volunteer Name
	Invitations
	Thank You Cards
	Stamps
	Banners
	Balloons
	Centerpieces
	Plates
	Napkins
	Cups
	Trash Bags
	Disposable Cameras
	Name Tags
	Drinks
	Appetizers
	Desert
	6 weeks before your planned baby shower:
	3.) Verify and reserve location for the baby shower.
	4.) Request guest list from Mommy.
	5.) This isn't a one woman show; ask for help!  (Tip: Make copies of your plan and give them to your team!)
	6.) Select & Order items in step 2.
	5 weeks before your planned baby shower:
	7.) Send out your invitations.
	8.) Decide on the games you will use during your shower. (Tip: Make sure to get pens / pencils for everyone.)
	3 weeks before your planned baby shower:
	9.) Now it's time to put together a dinner & drink menu.  Focus on appetizers, drinks, and desert.
	10.) Confirm the location and reservation for the shower.  (Tip: Make sure you have enough tables & chairs)
	11.) If you are not making the desert yourself, now is a good time to place your order.
	1 weeks before your planned baby shower:
	12.) Complete your final grocery shopping and pick up any misc. items that are still left.
	3-4 days before your planned baby shower:
	13.) Time to start cooking.
	1 day before your planned shower:
	14.) Begin decorating.
	15.) Put the games together and prepare your name tags.
	16.) Pickup cake (if necessary)
	Day of your planned baby shower:
	17.) Don't stress out!  You've been working hard and it will all to pay off with an extremely happy mother to be!
	18.) Buy ice, you'll probably need it.
	19.) Put your finishing touches on the decorations.
	Baby Shower Planning Checklist Tips:
	You don't have to do everything; ask a couple of friends ahead of time to help clean up after the shower.
	Have someone keep track of the gifts that are given, as well as who gave them, and put them into a keepsake registry.  This will make writing thank you cards much easier!
	Remember, how you present yourself will set the tone for everyone else, so MAKE SURE TO HAVE FUN!!!  And don't forget to bring your baby shower planning checklist!