When planning a baby shower party, there are several things you need to decide: the date, the venue, the guests, the menu, and the decorations. In addition, you need to choose the time of the day that is suitable for the guests and for the expectant mother. Most of these events take place in the afternoon (2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or at night (5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.). Hosting late-night baby showers is highly unusual, but baby shower brunches are a trend these days. However, most baby showers are held in the afternoon or evening.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both afternoon and evening parties. Before you print the invitations, be sure to check the time with the mom-to-be and any important guests (close friends and family of the mom-to-be). In addition, it is better to choose a weekend day for the party, since during the week everyone works and they may not have time to come to the party.
Afternoon party is a great idea, because pregnant women get tired quite quickly and may want to be in bed by 9 or 10 pm Afternoon baby showers are the right choice if you plan to invite families with children. to attend the party. Another great thing about afternoon parties is that they provide the pretext for special themes, such as afternoon tea. You can throw a really special afternoon baby shower, with tasty sandwiches, cookies and cakes, strawberries and whipped cream, and delicious teas. If you plan on having the party start around 2-3 p.m. . On the other hand, most people are busy during the evenings, even weekend evenings, and for some of the guests getting to the party can be a challenge.
Afternoon baby shower parties start around 5 or 6 PM and since the party will last at least three or four hours, the party will end around 9 or 10 PM. It’s not that late, and if the mom-to-be isn’t too close to the deadline, like a couple of weeks, she’ll be able to make it to the party with no problem. A great advantage is that at night people are usually free, so your guest will arrive at the party without any problem. If you are hosting an evening baby shower, you can choose any day of the week, not just weekends. Since it’s late at night and people eat dinner at that time of day, you might consider serving not just snacks, but something more like a meal. You don’t have to prepare a formal dinner; It is an intimate party, after all, with friends and family. A buffet with two types of meat, some garnish and salads will do.
Remember, your most important goal is to keep the mom-to-be comfortable and happy. So, check with her to find out when she prefers the baby shower to be held.