If you’re arranging a baby shower, you’ll quickly discover that if you don’t have a budget in mind, it may quickly become expensive.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to make it rain for a baby shower, and it doesn’t have to be extravagant. There are ways to save money without appearing to be stingy with your spending. Here’s how to throw a great baby shower on a small budget.
Having it at your house
A baby shower does not have to be held in a posh hotel or a large banquet hall. It might even happen in your own home. If you decide not to hire out space, you’ll save roughly $200-$1000 on venue costs.
Pro tip: If your baby shower is in the spring or summer, hosting it outside, such as in your lawn, is a plus. If you want a more relaxed baby shower with the mom-to-relatives be’s and friends, you can easily turn it into a baby shower with an outdoor barbecue or even a pool.
It will be held in a park nearby
Most outdoor gatherings, such as children’s birthday parties, graduation parties, and, of course, baby showers, should be held at a local park. You can invite mom to bring their children so that they can run about in the grassy areas and play on the playground while you entertain the adults.
The nicest part is that you are free to invite as many people as you choose.
Purchasing items from the dollar store
When it comes to baby shower décor, the dollar store isn’t the first place that comes to mind, but for $1 a piece, you can’t go wrong.
Many of the basic decorating basics, such as strimmers, glitter, paper plates, goodie bags, and cupcake paper wrappers, can be purchased at the dollar store, so bypass them while shopping for the more specialized decorative things and acquire them instead.
Depending on the quantity of items you buy and the size of your venue, a festive yet budget-friendly set of decorations could cost anywhere from $20 to $30 at the dollar shop.
To be clear, I only buy products that can be reused and stored easily. This could help you save a lot of money in the long run (i.e. planning baby shower number two for a friend or family member).
Pinterest will be your best DIY pals
DIY decorations can always add a special touch to any baby shower, and guests will be grateful for the time and effort that went into each baby bottle centerpiece. It also demonstrates how dedicated and hard the baby shower organizers worked to make the event special and valuable for the expectant mother.
When it comes to art supplies, Michael’s has some fantastic deals, notably their 20 percent off total purchase or 40-60 percent off one-item coupons, which you may find in your email inbox. Aside from DIY decor, they also have a baking department!
Pinterest is never short on fresh ideas and inventive ways to liven up any occasion. The website is your one-stop shop for all things DIY and ideas, from baby bottle centerpieces created from folded blankets to pacifier-looking cake pops.
Depending on the sale items and coupons you acquired throughout your trip, you’ll be looking at around $50-75 in Michael’s and Pinterest-inspired DIY decor.
It may seem stupid, but the timing of your event can influence how much food you serve and what type of cuisine you provide.
If you’re attempting to limit the number of main course dishes you eat, have your baby shower after lunch. It will be assumed that your guests have already had lunch before arriving at your baby shower if you do it this way.
Other Ideas for Baby Showers
You can always ask guests to create shower games and provide the necessary toys and materials. Guests will be more invested in the baby shower, and you’ll save a few bucks on party game supplies. They might even help you host and MC the baby shower’s entertainment.
While having a physical copy of the baby shower invitation is lovely, paper copies can pile up quickly. You might save $20-$50 on printing costs by creating a Facebook or electronic invite or invite online. If you invite your guests online, it’s also quicker, faster, and more efficient to spread the news.
Free Orange Dahlia Invitation Templates to Host a Baby Shower Party
I understand that you need something to minimize your budget, that’s why here I’m gonna share you with these Orange Dahlia Party Invitation for FREE! That’s nothing better than free, am I right?
FYI, dahlia blooms are associated with varied meanings depending on their color. In general, these vibrant and summer-blooming flowers represent elegance, inner power, change, innovation, and dignity.
Take a look at how simple but beautiful these free invitations I offer to you. It’s really nice to be included at your baby shower party.
All of your editing and printing may be done at home with your own printer and laptop!
Because all templates include “pre-written” wordings, you may get a sense of where to insert information and save a lot of time.
Download Help
- Right-Click each one of your selections.
- Then select “Save Image As” and locate the destination.
- Click “Save”, or tap “Enter” to start the download process.
To make your card look like done by the professional, you can optimize your effort by buying either Cardstock or Cotton paper to help your special invites deliver sturdy and versatile feels, which makes it brilliant party favors and can be used as future references for your guest.
Remember to send invites six weeks ahead of time, and give out-of-town guests even more time to make travel arrangements.
Make a follow-up phone call to ensure that all of your guests have received their invitation. Create a list as the RSVPs come in so you can keep track of who will be attending.
Praying for a safe and healthy delivery for both you and baby.
