Baby Shower Location Is the Biggest Budget Buster

Your baby shower location will depend upon your guest list, shower date, the type of shower, and possibly the theme of the shower you are planning.

Probably the most common shower location is in the home of the hostess. If a relative or friend of the guest of honor has a large home, she may offer her home for the party. Having the shower in a private home is a good choice especially if your budget is limited. It also provides comfort and a very personal touch to the party.

If you want a formal shower or have a very large guest list (over 20), you will probably want to rent a reception hall in a hotel or a banquet room in a nice restaurant. Churches usually have a large meeting room that can be used or rented for a reasonable amount too. You should visit to make sure it will accommodate all your guests. If you want to decorate, ask if that will be problem and find out if you are expected to remove the decorations or if the restaurant or hotel will remove them. If you decide on a restaurant, you should also make sure that the food will fit the party’s style and theme.

Don't hesitate to think of unconventional places for a shower. On a beautiful spring day, it may cost nothing to use the city’s rose garden. Every city has beautiful parks that would be perfect during nice weather. Maybe you want to have a barbeque in your backyard, which would be especially nice for a couples shower. A tea room would be nice for a more formal, intimate shower. Keep your eyes open for something different and fun.