Top 5 Tips for Hosting the Perfect Shower
1. Two Hours is Plenty of Time
The sweet spot for a shower is no more than 2 hours—just enough time for mingling, enjoying food, playing games, and opening gifts without feeling rushed or drawn out. Including a start and end time on your shower invitation is essential! It helps ensure guests arrive on time and stay through the entire event.
With this thoughtful planning, you’ll create a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, especially the guest of honor!
2. No More Than 2 Games
Games are always a highlight at showers, but too many can take away valuable mingling time. To keep the event fun and balanced, stick to 2 games total during the shower.
Try activities that engage guests in a new way:
🎁 Gift Bingo: Guests fill out a bingo card with presents they think the guest of honor will receive. They play bingo as gifts are opened!
🎶 Musical Gifts: Play music while the guest of honor opens gifts. Pause the music randomly, and the person whose gift is being opened at that moment wins a prize!
These options keep everyone involved while keeping the flow of the event smooth and enjoyable!
3. Keep The Food Simple
Focus on easy-to-eat options like finger foods, sweet treats, and refreshing drinks. A simple menu encourages mingling and saves the host from complicated setups, making the event enjoyable and stress-free for everyone.
4. Make Time For Photos With Each Guest
Ensure the guest of honor captures a memory with everyone! This can be done in fun, creative ways:
Greet guests with a quick photo as they arrive.
Before opening gifts, announce a photo game: play a song, and the guest of honor must take a picture with each table before the song ends.
These moments create cherished keepsakes and help everyone feel included in the celebration!
5. Be Organized + Intentional
Maximize the use of every item at your shower by giving it a dual purpose.
Use centerpieces as prizes for the games.
Display food and drinks in creative ways to double as decor.
Arrange favors as part of the decor setup for a cohesive look.
Set place settings to elevate the table decor and add sophistication.
Incorporate photos on garlands or as accents to give a simple, personal touch that everyone will love.
