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With some of the coolest family reunion ideas, you would invite not just the immediate family but also grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, everyone for a more elaborate event.
But remember...
Although you are planning the party like a family reunion, but you're actually throwing a baby shower for a new family - don't get the event over-planned!
Don't panic for such a {GULP!} shower for, sometimes, over 60 people!
Just make sure you take it with organization, communication and delegation. In this case, an Automated Tool definitely makes your life easier.
And what better reason for family to get together than to celebrate a new addition to the family tree?
Let's start...
~ throwing a baby shower ~
The Guest List and Get Help!
This type of shower might best be held after the baby is born, as relatives are sure to want to see the little one - and of course, they definitely want to be part of the fun of throwing a baby shower!
So plan your guest list in advance and get help.
Will this be a party of simply one set of grandparents, their children and grandchildren? Or will this be every individual and their families celebrating a new member to the family tree?
As you consider the extent of your list, think about how the whole idea of hosting a family tree shower originated.
Was it on the phone talking to your Mom one day as she bemoaned how little she saw her grandchildren? Or was it a group of cousins talking about how they'd all like their families to share more parenting tips together?
If this will be a large family reunion party, enlist volunteers to assist you. One person can work on accomodations and travel plans, another one can work on games for the shower, another can coordinate the food and drink.
~ throwing a baby shower ~
Invitations
This theme is a wonderful way to celebrate a new addition to the couple's family tree.
A popular family reunion idea for throwing a baby shower is to send out homemade family tree baby shower invitations.
Cut out family trees from a template made on cardstock. And use a brown heavyweight paper or cardstock to cut out the trunk and branches of the tree. Next, use a light green heavyweight paper or cardstock for the leaves, and write the shower details on them. Then glue the leaves to the tree branches and mail them in padded envelopes.
And attach a cute baby poems in the invitation and have each relative write a letter to baby, and give any info that might help trace baby's family tree.
~ throwing a baby shower ~
Decorations
Use the family tree design for a centerpiece using branches from a flowering tree arranged in a large vase. And weigh down the vase with glass marbles or colored layers of sand, and hang baby-related items from the branches.
You can also create a photograph family tree centerpiece.
Hang family members' photos (cut out shapes such as diapers and stars)on an artificial palm tree. And string blue or pink ribbons through the holes on the top of the photos, and tie them around palm fronds or tree branches. Then hang some miniature baby items such as rattles, toys, baby booties, baby spoons to finish.
To create a more family tree setting, use large silk leaves for nametags and place cards, and find leaf-shaped platters and plates for the table. And hang family photos in tree motif frames on the walls.
Also tack up blank paper underneath each photo, and assign each guest a photo to write a caption for. Then give out prizes for the funniest captions.
You can also make a scrapbook with the photos and the captions for the expectant mother.
~ throwing a baby shower ~
Prepare The Food
Similar to a family reunion, this is a wonderful way to bring the entire family together. Something like a large potluck supper, outdoor barbecue, or picnic in the park would be ideal for throwing a baby shower.
But how to feed everyone? Don't you feel it's one of the most fun and challenging jobs?
Take it easy, here is the way to save you out. Just ask everyone to bring along a few prepared dishes.
In that case, make sure you don't get ten ziti casseroles and nothing else! It's important to assign each family a category of food so that you'll have a good distribution among the courses.
You can even ask everyone to bring their recommend baby recipes to the shower and then have someone gather all the recipes to turn into a cookbook - a wonderful gift for the new parents!
However, if no one in your family feels like cooking for this party, you can feed your group at a restaurant, or bring in a caterer to handle all of the meal details.
~ throwing a baby shower ~
Gifts And Favors
A special present of family tree baby shower is either a gift certificate to a tree nursery if the parent's have a front or backyard. Include a note that tells them to plant the tree of their dreams in their baby's honor.
If they live in a smaller house or apartment, buy them a valuable bonsai tree which, with the right care, will live to be passed on to the future generations.
Geneology software or family online album is also a great gift, and baby trees make great favors!
~ throwing a baby shower ~
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