A little sprout baby shower

Ideas for your little sprout party

Pick one or two from each and keep the rest simple.

What to do and when

The plan for a baby shower, counted back from the party day. Festidi puts real dates on it.

1. 6 to 8 weeks out

   • Pick a date, a start time, and a backup date
   • Set a budget and choose your big two
   • Write the guest list
   • Choose a theme or a look
   • Check in with the parents-to-be
   • Lock in the location and a rain plan
   • Note food, accessibility, and comfort needs

2. 4 to 6 weeks out

   • Send the invitations
   • Decide on music and one main activity
   • Add the registry to the invitation
   • Book rentals if you need them
   • Decide: cater, order trays, or cook
   • Book a photographer or pick a friend to shoot
   • Order the cake or dessertsCake idea: A semi-naked vanilla cake with fresh greenery and blush flowers.
   • Ask helpers and give them roles
   • Make one contact and confirmation list

3. 2 to 3 weeks out

   • Order decor, tableware, and favorsDecor idea: A sage and blush balloon garland
   • Plan the menu and check allergiesMenu idea: Tea sandwiches and a bagel board
   • Plan two light games and a gift momentActivity idea: Guess the baby photo
   • Follow up on RSVPs
   • Build your one-stop shopping list

4. The week before

   • Confirm every vendor
   • Lock the headcount and shop for food and drinks
   • Prep favors, decor, and a playlist
   • Write the party-day schedule
   • Send the final party note

5. The day before

   • Pick up the cake and set up what you can
   • Pack a party-day kit
   • Charge devices and share the run sheet
   • Make the final weather and space call

6. Party day

   • Set up an hour before
   • Run the party and finish on time
   • Reset the space and check for left-behind items

7. After the party

   • Share photos and settle any remaining balances
   • Send thank-yous
   • Save photos and notes for next year
   • Leave a quick note for your future self

Party-day run of show

For a 2.5-hour party starting at 2 pm.

• 1:30 pm
  Final setup and safety checkSetup crew gets food, activities, and the entrance ready.
• 2:00 pm
  Arrivals and minglingGreeter welcomes guests and points them to drinks.
• 2:30 pm
  Food and drinksFood lead sets out food and labels common allergens.
• 3:00 pm
  Two light gamesEntertainment lead runs short games that don't put anyone on the spot.
• 3:30 pm
  GiftsCo-host keeps a list of who gave what while gifts are opened.
• 4:05 pm
  Cake and a toast to the parents-to-beThe host leads a short toast.
• 4:30 pm
  Quick resetCollect gifts and check the space for left-behind items.

Free little sprout printables

Print at home on letter paper or card stock.

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