I was super pumped to be dubbed the photog of the event. My sister even let me borrow her brand new camera. For the record, I stink at it. I need a lot of practice…hear that Jer? lots. and lots.
TIP #3 – Play you some games. Julia had two that were perfect for her low-key crowd. One required the guests to bring in baby pics, post them on a babylicious board and we all had to guess who’s who. The other game was one where we wrote down as many BABY products as possible in two minutes. Doubles didn’t count…the person with the most won a prize!
TIP #4 – Give your gal a kick-A gift. And make it available for others to do the same. Most new mommies need EVERYTHING. And in this hightech world, I stick to the registry. After registering for my wedding, I realized that I only wanted the stuff on the list. Be creative at Christmas. Hosts should be sure to list the registry on the invite – believe me, your friend will love you for it.
TIP #5 – Central seating is superb. Let your honored guest sit somewhere that all the gifts can be seen. Girls love to ooo and ahhh over each mini bootie and fancy breast pump. After all – the guests spent a chunk of change on the tike – they wanna see what the baby will wear for oooh three seconds.
in – and the photog skills were a growin.
Melissa says
LOVE the yellow shoes. Especially love the baby belly/hands shot. At my bridal shower my best friend/MoH had a scrapbook with a page for each person in attendance to decorate. They’d been warned in advance so they came prepared with pictures, notes from years past, you name it. She had a craft table set up in the kitchen so people could eat and visit in the living room or dining room, or work on their scrapbook page at the craft table. It was a GREAT way to keep the crowd controlled and to have people interact over a fun activity!
Bayjb says
The shower looks great! I would second the yummy food portion because that’s what everyone will be mowing down on there. And keep games fun but don’t overdo it.
Emily says
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a pregnant lady as cute as her. What’s her secret? I need it for my non-prego body. Cute shower!
USANDCO says
OH, do I have a game for you. It involves assorted chocolate candy bars, diapers, a microwave and a very discerning nose. Whoever guesses the right flavor of “poopy diaper” wins. Okay, so this was at a Co-Ed shower, we had to thrill the guys somehow. But I found it quite hilarious myself! Oh, this was a cute idea too. The host had assorted size plain white onesies and fabric paints and each guest made a personalized onesie for Willow…..very special and unique.
-Steph
Lindsay says
The pics you took are great!!!
Katie says
Love the tips, but I LOOOOVE the humor even more! LOL! The shower looked like a blast. I’m sure the mommy-to-be enjoyed every second of it. 🙂
Freckles Chick says
What a hot mama! Love the yellow shoes. Fab photos, K.
The last baby shower I went to, the host asked each guest to bring a baby book of their choice in lieu of a card, to help start the baby’s library. I thought that was so unique and smart.