Let Them Eat Cake! Planning The Perfect Miami Baby Shower

If youre not letting mama in on the planning process for her baby shower, this is where your intimate knowledge of her style and personality really comes into play. Here are a few of the things youll need to consider in choosing a baby shower venue:

*Style: Is your girlfriend a casual mama or a sophisticated socialite? Home-based baby showers tend to be much better for small, casual gatherings of close personal friends. Just being inside someone's home fosters a comfortable, homey atmosphere, and a sense of personal intimacy among the guests. Another thing that may tip the scales in favor of a home baby shower is whether or not there will be children in attendance. No matter how well behaved or how entertained they are by event activities and food, you will all be more comfortable with them running around and playing in a home, rather than a restaurant. For a more sophisticated, adult event, a restaurant or special event venue may be just the ticket.

*Size: Size definitely matters. Nobody will be comfortable if you try to pack too many people into a living-room, so unless the house you host at has a room or yard large enough to fit all your guests comfortably, an outside venue may be a necessity.

*Activities: Depending on the style and personality of the party girl and guests, popular baby shower activities include games, gifts, and party favors. Looking for something sweet your guests can take home? In Miami, custom cookies are all the rage. And with themes like rocket ships, baby rattles and pacifiers, these party favors are magically delicious!

Choosing the Menu

The menu largely depends on the overall style of the party, and the personality of the guest of honor. If youve chosen to host the baby shower at a restaurant, youll likely have a built-in menu to choose from. Thats a very good reason for choosing a restaurant venue if youve decided to go with a food centered baby shower. If youve planned your shower event at a venue that doesnt serve food, or in someones home, youll need to decide whether to cater or cook. The pros and cons of each options may largely center around how many people are attending, and how formal the baby shower is meant to be.

Whether you go all out on catering or want to do it yourself, youll definitely want to check out the beautifully designed baby shower cakes at Miami custom bakeries. Since this will be the real centerpiece of the party tables edibles, youll want to match your theme to the cake, or vice versa. With baby shower cakes that look like magical menageries, elegantly ribboned and bowed gifts, stuffed animals and baby shoes, youll have no problem meshing your baby shower cake and theme. Just dont try this stuff at home- its really much harder than it looks!

If you dont want the fuss, and accident potential, of having to balance food plates on knees and laps, opt for a buffet of finger foods and designer cupcakes instead of the traditional frilly baby shower cake. To the playful and sophisticated pastry chefs in the custom bakeries of Miami, specialty cupcakes are just another way to blend fine art and food. And the good news is that youll be able to get them in every style, color, and flavor under that gorgeous Miami sun!