Released on: April 18, 2008, 11:13 am

Press Release Author: Sarah Porter

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: It is not appropriate to ask the Mom-to-Be to share in the
expenses of the baby shower party, nor asking guests to help with the costs. The
hostess should not volunteer to host a baby shower if she truly cannot afford the
cost associated with a baby shower party. If someone offers to help or pitch in for
some of the expenses, that is great. Just don't ask for financial assistance.

Press Release Body: Budget for Baby Showers - Costs & Who Pays?

Baby showers used to be a gathering of family and close friends, giving handmade
gifts and bringing a food item to share. Today's baby showers are much more
elaborate, complete with themes, custom baby shower invitations, decorations,
entertainment and food, all of which is usually provided by the hostess. This could
end up costing the host a whole lot more than anticipated if a budget is not
prepared and kept. Read More About http://www.cards-411.com/Baby-Showers-Budgets
Baby Shower Budget, Baby Shower Costs and Who Pays for Baby Shower.

The baby shower is a gift to the Mom-to-Be by the hostess. Therefore, the hostess
usually pays all expenses, and depending on how large the baby shower is, the more
the baby shower will cost. However, the shower does not have to cost a fortune. A
nice baby shower can be planned that meets the budget of the hostess. If the hostess
is not in a financial position to pay all of the costs it is becoming very common
for several friends or family members to co-host the event ensuring there is enough
funding to have a great baby shower. While money isn't everything, you do want to
make sure to have the basics are taken care of for the baby shower such as cake,
food,
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custom baby shower invitations and entertainment such as games and prizes.

The purpose of the baby shower is for the expectant mother's family and friends to
get together to help her celebrate her new baby. Of course it is important for both
the guest of honor as well as the other guests to have fun, but it does not have to
put the hostess in debt.

Some of the costs that go into a baby shower are the
http://www.cards-411.com/Baby_Shower_Invitations/browse-15.htm imprinted baby shower
invitations or baby shower announcements cards, the food, decorations, games and
prizes for the games. Establishing a budget will also keep the costs under control.
A nice touch that could help save money is to order your discount baby shower
invitations early so you can avoid express shipping.

Another way of keeping the cost down is to co-host with one or more people. This
practice is becoming more popular as it allows for a more elaborate baby shower with
more people pitching in the funds for the party. The easiest way to go about the
dividing up the funds is to divide up the different expenses. Pooling the money can
become too difficult and could end up with problems among the hostesses.

It is not appropriate to ask the Mom-to-Be to share in the expenses of the baby
shower party, nor asking guests to help with the costs. The hostess should not
volunteer to host a baby shower if she truly cannot afford the cost associated with
a baby shower party. If someone offers to help or pitch in for some of the expenses,
that is great. Just don't ask for financial assistance.

If the budget is tight with any of the guests, then suggesting a potluck is still
popular and may be a welcoming way for people to feel a part of the planning process
without feeling the need to fork over funds that they may or may not have. Plus
people can bring their favorite dish, or one of the expectant mother's favorite
dishes, which would be a treat for everyone. Don't forget the baby shower thank you
cards for the Mom-to-Be to use in thanking all those who gave gifts or who
contributed to the baby shower. There are lots of sample baby shower invitations and
http://www.cards-411.com/baby_shower_wording_ideas.php baby shower thank you cards
wordings, verses and sayings for your baby shower cards.

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Contact Details: About the Author: Sarah Porter is Press Agent for several articles
including Preparing Budget for Baby Shower Party, Who Pays for Baby Shower Party,
Custom Invitations Cards for Baby Showers, Baby Shower Announcements Cards, Baby
Showers Invitations and more.