Families expecting a new baby have every reason to want to share their happy news with family and friends, both near and far. Traditions related to pregnancy, birth and childhood are as varied over time as they are by region. Fortunately, many of the social restrictions surrounding these blessed events have been relaxed enough to allow everyone to partake in the celebration. Of course, that doesn’t mean party etiquette should be ignored. As social rules change, it becomes more important than ever to consciously avoid offending guests and family members.

Consideration is always in style, and you can help your guests understand what is expected and what type of event they will be attending if your baby shower invitations and baby announcements are clear and informative. Older generations may feel uncomfortable at first when faced with these changing traditions. Your well thought out baby shower invitations can go a long way in avoiding misunderstandings and helping pave the way for these new modes of thinking.

Who should flush the shower?

Traditionally, these parties were only thrown for a woman’s first child, and the event was hosted by someone other than the mother-to-be’s parents. Generally, she was the mother’s bridesmaid or bridesmaid. Originally, experienced mothers educated and shared their knowledge with the mother-to-be at these events. The gifts received were items the new parents needed for the new baby and often came in the form of heirlooms and family heirlooms.

The focus in today’s shower is much less educational and much more festive than showers past. Many of the social rules have changed. Nowadays, anyone can organize a shower, it can be for later brothers and men can attend.

At the same time, there are certainly some traditions that must be respected. Some cultures view a shower before the baby is born as a presumptuous and tempting destination. While the origins of this tradition are based on less certain times, it is impolite to ignore these traditions if they are common on both sides of the family. Rather than offend, in this case it is better to simply schedule the shower for a date after the baby is born.

What information should be included?

As with any invitation, the time, date, and location are crucial information to include on baby shower invitations. Baby shower invitations should be mailed four to six weeks before the event date. Since these are gift giving events, registration information may be included. They can be held in a variety of locations. They are often held in the home of the hostess or the mother-to-be. Restaurants, parks and other places are also commonly used.

After the child is born, baby announcements are frequently sent to friends and loved ones. Baby photo announcements add personal photos of the new baby and transform these simple correspondences into memories of the big occasion.

Traditions: old and new

As the hostess of a party, you are expected to invite close friends and family members, decorate the venue with baby-related items, and arrange food, drinks, and activities. Many baby shower invitations showcase the theme of the event. Common themes include ABC and 123, animals, rhymes and characters from Mother Goose, and fairy tales. Whichever theme you select, it’s a simple process to integrate the theme into your baby shower invitations. Personalized messages, personalized layouts, and favorite photos can be used to create informative baby shower invitations or baby announcements that recipients will treasure for years to come.

It is traditional at a party for guests to bring gifts for the new mother and baby. At the same time, the hostess is expected to provide guests with party favors, games and other entertainment. Food served has traditionally been of the tea and dessert variety. In light of today’s social changes, the menu can be anything from ordering pizza, a barbecue, or a formal dinner. It really just depends on the interests of the guest of honor and the budget of the host or hostess.

Well thought out invitations and announcements can share the blessed news with family and friends in ways no one else can. As unique as the latest family addition, these invitations and announcements are beautiful keepsakes of this blessed event.