Blossoming Baby Showers

Photo courtesy of atozion.com

As March approaches, we sense that spring is in the air.  For us Arizonans, it is a brief period of glorious weather before the summer heat sets in.  During this time we enjoy the warm temperatures, ever-beautiful sunshine and blossoming desert.  With the emergence of this season, I would like to write about something that is near and dear to my heart at the moment... babies.  I make the connection with "blossom" and "babies".  Maybe it is just because I am expecting in several short weeks, but it feels like coinciding with the arrival of spring and early summer 2011 is a wave of new life.  


In any case, I've decided to focus this week's blog post on Baby Showers.  In particular, the Baby Shower for couples (also the co-ed or joint Baby Shower - recognizing both and all parents ) as a rising trend for those of us either hosting or attending a Shower in 2011.  When a family member inquired about throwing a Shower, we immediately discussed it in terms of the non-Baby Shower, Baby Shower.  The concept became a cocktail party gathering for family and friends in their couple or +1 guest form; designed to celebrate the expectant parents and their new addition in a social setting that focused more on having an amazing support network to be thankful for than the traditional baby-focus.  As the host began to research the idea, she uncovered a fair amount of detail and ideas based on the concept - more than we had originally anticipated... and we thought we might be on to something... turns out the idea of a couples, co-ed or a joint Baby Shower has been on the block for a bit now and is beginning to gain momentum.

Consider this avenue for your next Baby Shower.  Look at dinner parties, BBQ's, gatherings around the pool or a catered affair at a home or venue.  Create an atmosphere of celebration to bring everyone together.  Put the focus on the enjoyment of good company.  Games are optional and should be at the discretion of the parents-to-be.  Be sure to consider all guests when making decisions so that everyone feels welcome, men and women alike.


For more information on the couples, co-ed or joint Baby Shower, see below:

babycenter.com
babyshower101.com 
minted.com - contemporary invitations
storkie.com - invitations 

 Kate Sepe joins Let's Party Magazine.com as the Event Trends Blogger with a background in nonprofit event planning and management. Kate is currently a Special Events Manager with the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona. Kate is a board member with the International Special Events Society (ISES) of Arizona. She expresses a true love and passion for the event industry and is thankful for the opportunity to share unique ideas and popular trends with readers.