How to Host a Baby Blessing Party
A baby blessing party or blessingway can be an alternative to having baby shower. Instead of focusing on gifts and games, a baby blessing party focuses on the expectant mother and providing positive energy toward the labor process. Hosting a baby blessing party can be a emotionally rewarding undertaking, but it also requires time and planning. Understanding how to host this intimate party can assist in having the most memorable experience.
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Write down a list of individuals the mother-to-be would like to invite. Different from a baby shower, baby blessing parties traditionally have only female guests and are on the smaller side, allowing for increased intimacy at the event.
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Create invitations that state the event is a baby blessing party. Such a party gathers females together to spend time with the mother-to-be. State the difference between that and a baby shower within the invitation so guests unfamiliar with baby blessing parties can be better informed on what to expect at the event, including holding off on gifts.
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Plan activities for the blessing party. Typical activities include having all guests create a small bead from clay; the beads are then brought together to form a necklace for the mother. Or perform a candle lighting where guests say a blessing for the labor process, or create a belly casting to make a keepsake. Other activities include having guests share labor stories and drawing henna designs on the expectant mother's belly.
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Decide what food to serve at the party. Depending on the time of day the party will be held, the host should decide whether to serve snacks or a meal. For smaller bites, appetizer platters of vegetables and dip are an option, along with bite-size desserts including chocolate-dipped pretzels, cupcakes and tarts. Meals can be easily accomplished by asking guests to bring a food dish to the party instead of a gift.
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Create gift bags for guests to take home. Typical gifts include a small candle guests can light upon hearing the mother is in labor, or a "Thank You" card. Consider having guests fill out a card saying why the expectant woman will make a good mother; then have the notes made into a scrapbook before guests leave.
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Tips & Warnings
Send out invitations at least three weeks in advance to have an optimal turn out at the event.
Make sure the expectant mother is comfortable with the invited guests and activities to be performed at the party.
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