Every now and then, we get invite to parties we cant wait to attend.
We spend money on shopping trying to figure out what outfit is going to make a statement or who else is going to be there. If so and so isn’t going then you’re most likely to change your mind.

princesscakeNews flash!
The party is not about you or your friends! It’s about that individual who’s celebrating their special day. You’re invited because they know you, and would appreciate your presence there to make this day even more memorable!

candytablePlanning a party can be hard work, and a lot of us take joy in being a party planner for that period of time. So in the end we want everything to turn out great, whether it’s a all white party, baby shower, birthday party and etc. Here is my short list of; The Principles Of a Baby Shower/Parties

pinkroomINVITE:
· If the invitation says plus one bring someone positive with you!
Don’t bring someone negative who’s full of drama. (You know damn well s/he don’t like this person so again why?)
No plus one? It doesn’t hurt to ask if you can bring someone. If you must go alone it’s a great time to mingle and get to know other people! Let the comment (you so friendly go!) it’s always fun to meet new people and there’s nothing wrong with that!
· Attend: if you get invited to someone’s party all the time and you never show up, don’t expect the same thing in return when your time comes,  sometimes what you give is what you get.

 

GIFTS:
· Don’t come empty handed!
Omg nothing I hate more then going to a party seeing so much people in the room and the gift table is pretty much empty!
Hello, what you think they had the party for, for you to come eat their food only? I hear people say it’s not about the gifts and that it’s about spending time together with friends & family, blah blah blah! Seriously…take the couch and make room for your friends on your lap!

giftbagsLeave all that family time bull crap for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! Beside I know quite a few people who have family dinner every Sunday, family reunion, and on occasion family members come over unannounced for a visit! so lets not confuse a baby shower or birthday party for something we do on occasion an practically every week.  Baby shower is just that! Shower the baby with gifts! Stop making stuff up! That day is reserved specifically for that individual, consider it their special holiday, for some once in a lifetime thing. not everyone throws a party every birthday, or have  a baby shower each time they get pregnant.  plus if it was so much as getting together as a family maybe you guys should come together every year to discuss who’s responsible for so an so birthday party this year.

Also there’s a lot of teen mom’s and other individuals in the world that cant afford to throw a party let alone raise their kids, so when you see they manage to throw a baby shower, spend money on location, food an decoration. What they get out of that baby shower should be enough for them to take care of their diapers, wipe, and clothes expenses for at least four to six months. Trust me when I say if they did not think they was going to get something out of it, all that money on venue, tent, decorations, bounce house, an food, could have been saved for the baby. I mean that’s the smart thing to do right or wrong?

Its proper etiquette, no gift is too big or too small. Now granted very few people can’t afford a present or two, that’s cool I’m sure the person who invite you know your situation, just don’t be walking in with a Louis Vuitton bag in hand, hair done, nails done, everything big!

DRESS CODE/ THEME:
For my baby shower I didn’t really have a theme in mind, and wasn’t really interested in any cartoon character, & to be honest I didn’t even want any games there. Although I love hello kitty I wanted something much more elegant and classy! I’ve been calling my baby girl a princess way before I found out the sex, (I just knew I was having a girl) so I figure since I’m a queen it’s only right her father an I welcome our princess with a royal event. But anyways I was grateful for the people who showed up and showered my baby girl with gifts. Diapers and wipes are pricey and I’m happy to say I still have baby shower diapers for my princess. However not everybody took it into consideration that this was a Formal event, it didn’t faze me or anything because I was going to enjoy my day regardless!
But I do believe these little things make the day extra special.

look how beautiful this all white party is!
look how beautiful this all white party is!

· Dress appropriate
Don’t dress like you going to a pool party ready to jump in the pool the minute you get there! It’s a child birthday party we do not want any strippers there.  So those little outfit that’s about two sizes too small, showing off the cheeks, breast trying to find a way to hang on with each step you take, I know a place you can wear them (K.O.D) if you need the address Google it.
· Respect their theme/dress code
We like to look at pictures and reminisce on the success of the party, never mind if drama took place or thing did not go according to plan, you still smile because you have something to share with your son and daughter when they get older. A party is not a party without friends and family & a party is definitely not a party with just one invite. So the reality of it is when we abide by their theme and dress code or should I say rules, we make the vision they have come to life. The people who are invited and show up are the people who make the party so if you cant help them with anything help them with that. The party would not be called a party without you simple as that, which brings me to my last principal.

THANK YOUR GUESS:
· A simple thank you for coming goes a long way
(You thought this was all about your guess huh? ) Well you’re wrong it’s for everyone! Whether or not your party was a success you are NOT going to take it out on the people who did show up with much love and support. You can either greet them with a thank you for coming or you can thank everyone at once for joining you making this day extra special! That’s how it goes, because without them your party could’ve just turn out to be two people sipping tea at a table. trying to figure out what to do with all the food, and asking questions like why did I spend all that money.
· Gift bags and party favors
If you can afford it, it’s a beautiful gesture because although some  came in empty handed it’s great to watch them leave with something as well. Its shows how much you appreciate them and you let them know although it’s your day, its not all about you!

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