Surprise Baby Shower Party Celebrations

Inviting Guests

First, you need to create a guest list for the party and begin sending out the shower invitations. That guest list should include both expecting parents' families and friends. If anyone else is throwing a party, make sure you don't both invite the same people. No one wants to buy multiple presents. When you're choosing the cards, make sure you pay attention to the baby shower wordings. If you can find cards that already announce that the gathering is going to be a surprise, that's great. Make sure that you clearly state in the cards that this is going to be a surprise; otherwise, some of the guests may end up ruining everything you've been planning.

Picking a Theme for the Baby Shower Surprise

Whether you're planning a surprise party or not, you need to think carefully about themes and make sure you choose one that will fun for the guests. One idea is to pick a cute, cuddly animal, such as a duck or a lamb, for your shower theme. Colors, such as pink or blue, can also be a great theme if the gender is already known. If you're interested in something more unique, consider planning the baby shower party around a holiday, a season, or an event. For example, a child who is going to be born around Independence Day might get a Fourth of July theme with red, white, and blue decorations, picnic style refreshments, and a backyard fireworks display for entertainment. Make sure you choose a theme for your surprise baby shower that can be carried on through all of your preparations.

Shower Games

No event is complete without some games. However, this can be one of the more challenging parts of the baby surprise shower planning process. You want to pick games that will be fun but not overly challenging. One idea is to play a memory game. Place 20 items on a tray or table that is visible to all guests. These items might include powder, a diaper, a bottle brush, and similar products. Make sure to pick some ordinary products and some that are more unusual choices. Let the guests view the items for a few minutes, then take them away and ask guests to write down every item they remember. The guest with the best memory wins this game.

Trivia contests about baby knowledge or word scrambles using baby-related words can also be fun. Another idea is to gather a bunch of old magazines and ask guests to work in small groups to cut out features from people in the magazines that they can piece together to showcase what the new baby may look like as an adult. The parents have the final choice on a winner.

You should also plan for prizes for all of your baby shower games at your surprise baby showers. Remember that you want gifts that are cheap but have a high perceived value. Gift cards are a good choice. You could get a $5 or $10 gift card to a coffee shop or to a fast food restaurant. Picture frames, candles, and similar items are also great prizes for surprise baby shower and their games. You can use a baby shower diaper cakes as your centerpiece.

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