Elegant Baby Shower Ideas

The very first thing you need to do when it comes to planning your baby shower is to simply sit down with a large sheet of paper and brainstorm, writing down literally every idea that pops into your head - no matter how crazy it might seem!

Then you need to sort through your jottings and see if you can develop your thoughts into some truly elegant baby shower ideas which will set your baby shower apart as a very special and memorable event.

There are many things to think about when planning a baby shower including invitations, favors, decorations, food and drink (including a cake), gifts, games and many other things and you will need to come up with ideas for each of these.

The secret however is not simply to follow the crowd, but instead to try to think 'outside the box' to come up with ideas which are unusual and thus memorable. For example, when it come to baby shower flower ideas try to think in terms of your flowers as not simply a pretty and colorful decoration but as something which allows you to make a statement and express yourself and your personality.

Similarly, when it comes to centerpiece ideas for a baby shower try to come up with something which will not only be spectacular, but will also have your guests reaching for their cameras and talking about it for weeks, months and years to come.

One of the best ways to really leave an impression on your guests is to make many of the necessary bits and pieces yourself rather than simply buy them in. Many people, for example, simply purchase favors as keepsakes for their guests and yet it is not too difficult to come up with baby shower craft ideas for favors which will turn those simple bought favors into something really worth holding onto as a keepsake. Similarly, you can of course buy a stunning centerpiece for your party, but it is far better to spend a little bit of time to come up with some excellent homemade baby shower centerpiece ideas.

And finally, do not forget that all important cake. Whether you buy in a cake or make it yourself do spend some time researching some baby shower cake decorating ideas and ensure that your cake is really something special.

The elements of your baby shower may be 'standard' in nature but if you can bring your own elegant baby shower ideas to your party your can easily turn it into an event which is anything but 'standard'.

Gifting ideas for a baby shower - Times of India
23 Dec 2011 at 12:40pm

Gifting ideas for a baby shower
Times of India
In case you're being invited to baby showers often, here are some gifting ideas. A portable bouncy seat will keep a baby as well as his parents happy - the baby can wiggle to his heart's content, and pa...
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Keeping boredom at bay - Hamilton Spectator
28 Dec 2011 at 5:59am

Keeping boredom at bay
Hamilton Spectator
Think back to the games you played at your baby shower and let your kids in on the fun. Cover a baking tray with a selection of household items. Give each child two minutes to look at the items and try to re...
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Taya's Take: Out of this World New Year's Eve party - Richmond Times Dispatch
24 Dec 2011 at 11:07pm

Taya's Take: Out of this World New Year's Eve party
Richmond Times Dispatch
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40 gift ideas for everyone on your list - Bellingham Herald
6 Dec 2011 at 2:18pm

40 gift ideas for everyone on your list
Bellingham Herald
But first check out our list 40 gift ideas under $50: 1. GIFTS FOR WOMEN: Lush Cosmetics always makes showering seem so appealing. This season's Baby It's Cold Out gift set is no exception. I...
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