How to Throw a Surprise Baby Shower

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Make sure the mom-to-be would like the surprise.. Choose a baby shower date 1-2 months before her due date.. Make sure the guest of honor is free on the date you have in mind.

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Make sure the mom-to-be would like the surprise.

Step 1

Make sure the mom-to-be would like the surprise.

2

Choose a baby shower date 1-2 months before her due date.

Step 2

Choose a baby shower date 1-2 months before her due date.

3

Make sure the guest of honor is free on the date you have in mind.

Step 3

Make sure the guest of honor is free on the date you have in mind.

4

Decide where you'll host the baby shower.

Step 4

Decide where you'll host the baby shower.

5

Have the guest of honor create a list of possible gifts.

Step 5

Have the guest of honor create a list of possible gifts.

6

Plan how you'll get the guest of honor to the party.

Step 6

Plan how you'll get the guest of honor to the party.

7

Create a guest list so you know who to invite.

Step 7

Create a guest list so you know who to invite.

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Clarify on the invitation that the party is a surprise.

Step 8

Clarify on the invitation that the party is a surprise.

9

Direct the RSVPs to you so that the guest of honor isn't notified.

Step 9

Direct the RSVPs to you so that the guest of honor isn't notified.

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Send out invitations about 6 weeks before the shower.

Step 10

Send out invitations about 6 weeks before the shower.

11

Choose a theme or color scheme for the party.

Step 11

Choose a theme or color scheme for the party.

12

Plan the menu for the party.

Step 12

Plan the menu for the party.

13

Purchase supplies such as decorations, tableware, and party favors.

Step 13

Purchase supplies such as decorations, tableware, and party favors.

14

Prepare baby-related games to play.

Step 14

Prepare baby-related games to play.

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