FREE Baby Shower Planning Checklist
Planning a baby shower can be an easy process. Here's a little tool to help you stay organized. Click Here for Printable Version
TWO MONTHS OUT
Set the Baby Shower Date
Make an Initial Guest List (Decide if Women only or Couples)
Choose the Shower Location
Set your Baby Shower Budget
ONE MONTH OUT
Choose Your Shower Theme and Colors
Finalize the Guest List for the number of Invitations being sent
Choose Your Shower Invitations (May be fun or Elegant & may be based on theme and colors)
Address and Send Invitations along with Travel Directions
Determine Your Baby Shower Menu, If Catering Procure Caterer
THREE WEEKS OUT
Order Any Special Order Items Like Shower Cakes, Balloons & Floral Arrangements
Order Any Entertainment (if being used)
If Additional Seating or Special Decor is used Order Now
TWO WEEKS OUT
Choose Shower Games
Set A Loose Order of Events (Leave flexibility, you want to have fun)
Shop for or order Decorations, Tableware, and Accessories
Address and Send Invitations along with Travel Directions
If ordering any goody bag items via internet, order this week.
ONE WEEK OUT
Print Any Table Cards or Printable Games
Finalize Guest List of attendees, Call anyone who has not RSVP'd
Shop for your personal gift to mom and baby
Shop for Menu items that are being prepared by yourself or other planners
If handing out goody bags, Shop for All Goody Bag Items
DAY BEFORE BABY SHOWER
If doing your own baking, bake today.
Decorate Room, Set Seating
Wrap any Gifts
If handing out favor bags, fill them
Prep Menu Items that Require Cooking
DAY OF BABY SHOWER
Pick up Shower Cake (if ordered)
Pick up Any Flowers or Food Items If Ordered.
Set Up Table Favors and Gifts
Prepare any Cold Food Items, Finish Hot Food Items
Pick up Ice for Drinks
Have Your Schedule of Games to Be Played Ready
Keep Track of Guests and Gifts for Thank You Notes
