How to Plan the Ultimate Baby Shower
Having a baby is a cause for celebration. Hosting a baby shower at a banquet hall takes the pressure off you and your guests. Everyone can relax and enjoy themselves without having to worry about cleaning up after themselves, especially the mom-to-be. Throwing a baby shower isn’t the same as hosting a wedding or family reunion. It’s a place for moms, sisters, daughters, aunts, and friends to gather and celebrate this momentous occasion. There’s bound to be guests of all ages, including grandmothers and small children. Finding a venue that’s right for everyone on your guest list can be a challenge. Use these tips to find the perfect banquet hall for your next baby shower.
Choose Off-Peak Hours
Unlike weddings which are typically booked months, if not years, in advance, you may only have a few months to prepare for your baby shower. But baby showers usually take place during off-peak hours, so you should have more options when it comes to choosing a venue. With fewer guests, you may not need as large of a venue, helping you save some money where it counts.
Create a guest list and try to find a more intimate setting for you and your guests. To increase your options, host your event during the week, in the afternoon or the morning. You can also limit the length of your event if you need to find a venue on short notice.
Stay Close to Friends and Family
Traveling with a baby isn’t always easy. There’s bound to be plenty of cranky young people at the party, so try to keep the venue as close to home as possible. Your guests shouldn’t have to go too far out of their way to attend the event. Consider the needs of your guests and how far they’ll be willing to travel. The venue should be easy to find on a map and be close to major highways and thruways. Avoid scheduling the event in the middle of rush hour to make it easier on your guests.
Excellent Customer Service
You and your guests don’t want to spend your time cleaning when you should be having fun. That’s one of the best reasons to rent a banquet hall in the first place. Make sure the staff will be there for you and your guests before, during, and after the baby shower. They can serve food, play music, show your guests to the restroom, and help older family members in and out of the building. The less you have to worry about, the more you’ll enjoy the event.
Keeping Your Guests Comfortable
Baby showers are supposed to help the expectant mother and her loved ones relax before the baby arrives. Everyone should feel comfortable during their stay, not as if they’re attending a business conference. Your guests should have plenty of room to spread out without getting each other’s way, especially if there are lots of young children running around. The chairs and seats should be comfortable, not rigid and pointed, so your guests can kick back and enjoy each other’s company.
Choosing a venue for your baby shower all depends on your guests list and what kind of mood you want to set for the event. If it’s a cozy, intimate affair, avoid renting an overly large banquet hall. If it’s turning into the event of the century, you may need the extra space. Keep these ideas in mind as you go about looking for a venue.
