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How to throw a virtual shower that's just as fun as an in-person one
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Are you thinking of planning a virtual baby shower but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! Virtual baby showers can be a great way to celebrate expecting parents without hosting an in-person party—and they can be just as fun, too. As long as you have a digital venue, theme, and planned games, you can throw an amazing and totally virtual baby shower. In this article, we’ll show you how to plan a virtual baby shower from start to finish, complete with video chat recommendations, game ideas, and more.
Quick Tips for Throwing a Virtual Baby Shower
- Set a date and time for the party, plus a virtual venue like Zoom, Skype, or Facebook.
- Choose a theme for the shower and, optionally, ask guests to decorate too.
- Create a baby registry (and include the link in your invitations).
- Send your guests invitations 4 to 6 weeks before the virtual baby shower.
- Make an agenda and select some games to play during the shower.
- Decide whether you want to open gifts during the shower or later.
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How to Plan a Virtual Baby Shower
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Choose a date, time, and virtual venue for the baby shower. The first order of business is deciding when and “where” your baby shower will take place. Make sure you pick a date that works for you and gives guests enough time to plan ahead and send gifts. Then, decide how you'll host the baby shower; choose the video chat service or party hosting site that works best for you. [1] X Research source
- Virtual venue options include services like Zoom , Skype , Facebook , and Google Meet . If you’re unsure which option to pick, see our in-depth guide to video chat services below!
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Pick a theme and decorations for the baby shower. This is optional: you can absolutely host a virtual baby shower without a theme, but choosing one can be a fun way to get into the spirit of the occasion and get guests involved, too! So, think about what kind of shower decorations you might want to include and what dress code, if any, might be fun to encourage. [2] X Research source
- For example, some theme ideas include:
- Twinkle twinkle little star (with star and night sky-themed decor)
- Nautical (think boats, water, anchors, sea creatures)
- Safari, jungle, or woodlands (with animal and plant-themed decor)
- Garden party (with lots of floral, butterfly, and bee decor)
- In terms of decor, think wall hangings, balloons, streamers, and other things you can easily hang up to display in the call's background.
- If you don’t want to decorate, you can pick a virtual background for your video call instead (and encourage guests to use it).
Advertisement - For example, some theme ideas include:
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Set up a baby registry. Before sending invitations, make sure your baby registry is set up so guests will know where to go to pick out gifts. You can set up a baby registry at a particular store or online business or opt for a universal registry (or one mainly dedicated to cash gifts). [3] X Research source Some baby registry options include Amazon , Target , Walmart , Pottery Barn , or MyRegistry .
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Send out invitations to the shower ahead of time. You could opt for digital invitations, mail paper invitations the old-fashioned way, or send invitations through your virtual venue if applicable (with Facebook or WebBabyShower, for example). Send your invitations at least 4 to 6 weeks before the party to give guests plenty of time to RSVP and include a link to both the virtual event and baby registry. [4] X Research source
- You can create customizable digital invitations using sites like Evite , Paperless Post , and Greenvelope .
- After the shower, send your guests thank-you notes as well! It’s usually polite to send those around 1 to 2 weeks after the baby shower.
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Create an agenda for the shower, including games and activities. Time to plan the party! Figure out what games and activities you want to do during the virtual baby shower, then draw up a schedule to ensure you can fit in everything you want to do. You don’t need to stick to the schedule exactly, but it can help you keep the party running without losing track of time. [5] X Research source
- For example, you might set aside around 15 to 20 minutes to greet guests, chat, and catch up with everything. Then, you might designate the next hour for games, wrap things up with a gift opening for 15 minutes, and then have goodbyes.
- You can make your party as long or short as you like; a typical virtual baby shower could last anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 or 3 hours.
- Need some game ideas? We’ve included a list below—keep scrolling to see more!
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Share a drink or dish for guests to prepare, optionally. While you don’t have to share any recipes, it can be a fun way to make your virtual party feel more like a traditional baby shower! Come up with a snack, dessert, or drink recipe to share with your guests so they can make it for the party (and whip it up yourself so that you can enjoy it, too). [6] X Research source
- For example, you could make adorable rattle cupcakes or baby-themed cookies for your shower.
- To make the virtual baby shower feel extra special, you could send party favor boxes to your guests beforehand (with snacks, ingredients, or other cute trinkets to use at the party).
- Some guests might not want to buy extra food or ingredients, so you might want to make this an optional part of the shower—and clarify that to your guests.
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