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Hosting an 80's theme baby shower

Hosting an eighties theme baby shower, is much like any other baby shower. These wonderful celebrations can take months of work, but it is well worth it; to see the smile on the mother to be’s face. Like many times in life, there is only one celebration to go down into the lives and hearts of any one person; and a baby shower is one of these moments. For this reason, it is important to take extra care when you are planning a baby shower, regardless of theme, date, and budget.


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When you have decided to throw a baby shower for the expectant parents, the first step is to decide on a theme. The theme should reflect the parent’s personalities and lifestyles. One of the best themes for baby showers, is an eighties theme. This is for the simple fact, that the eighties are now coming back with an unforgettable edge; especially in the alternative genre’s. I would suggest with an eighties theme baby shower, much like any other that you have more than one party planner in your group; this makes it particularly easy on budget and time consuming tasks.

What you will need to do first, is sit down with either a close friend or parent of the expectant mother; jotting down a list of people to invite to this wonderful celebration of life. However, if they seem unsure you may wish to talk to the expectant parents themselves (If this isn’t going to be a surprise). This will enable you to provide an accurate list and number of people to your party.

After you have compiled your list, you should then find a venue or home to hold the party. Keeping in mind the capacity of the place you will be holding the party, so that it doesn’t feel stuffy. Remember when it comes to decorations, the eighties are known to be a very dynamic era. The decorations should reflect that with colorful and vibrant decorations, that represent the liveliness of that time. Placing up posters of different movies from the eighties; or even celebrities can help you gain a much needed leg up in the flavor of your party.

You may even ask that your guests come in costumes, that represent the nineteen eighties era. During this time frilly shirts for men with super skinny ties, and even op-art belts. While women often wore bananaram style overalls, headbands that were layered with mesh and lace; along with eyeliner, glossy lipstick, and glittery eye makeup. This will help you to achieve the look without the cost.

Lastly, no era theme baby shower is complete without the music. You may wish to do a google search to enable you to find some of the best tunes; whether it be the rock of the eighties or another genre of music. They tend to be fairly easy to find. Remember, this should be a fun and exciting time for the parents to be, so it is important to relax even during your party planning to have a little fun.

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