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Duration of a Baby Shower

lhuanglhuang
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Hi Ladies...I just wanted to know how long a baby shower should last.  Would 2 hours be too short?  My good friend is offering to throw me one, but I'm not big into the games. 
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Re: Duration of a Baby Shower

  • EastCoastBrideEastCoastBride member

    If it's a small shower, I think 2 hours is plausible. But realistically, I always figure on 3 hours. The first 1/2 hour is often mingling, waiting for people to show up, etc. Depending on how the food is done (do people start eating right away, or is food being served at a specific time), that can eat up some time.

    The gift opening doesn't have to take terribly long if you're relatively efficient in opening, thanking, and moving on.  But still - I allott about 45 mins for the gift opening. 

    Even w/o games - 2 hours could be tight if you're looking at a good number of guests (like 20 or more).

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  • holymolymatrimonyholymolymatrimony

    Even without games, 2 hours would fly by!  The last couple baby showers we've been to, takes forever just to get through the presents! lol

    Typically Im there 3-4 hours, etc...

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  • nooniesgalnooniesgal member
    I personally would put 2 hours on the invite and then if people dwindle than that is ok. 
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  • lhuanglhuang
    Thank you all.  Your responses were very helpful. Smile
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  • grinsandgigglesgrinsandgiggles member

    You sound like you don't even want this shower...be grateful. ;)

    I wouldn't put a time duration on the invite.  Most don't.  People know (for the most part anyways) that these things don't have a set time except for the start time.  We just put "Time:  1:00 pm" on my invitation. 

    I've been to one that was 5 hours, but most the ones I've been to are about 3.  She invited like 80 guests and was opening presents for quite a while.  So open the presents quickly, but not to the point where it's rude.

    I would only do one or two games, most people hate them and just want to get on their way.  Baby Bingo is done while opening presents, so that's a time saver.


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  • northtamaracknorthtamarack member
    imagegrinsandgiggles:

    I wouldn't put a time duration on the invite.  Most don't.  People know (for the most part anyways) that these things don't have a set time except for the start time.  We just put "Time:  1:00 pm" on my invitation. 

    This.  I have yet been invited to a shower that had a time frame.

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  • lhuanglhuang
    Actually, I am grateful that my friend offered. I was getting worried that no one was going to offer. I asked the question because this is all new to me and I wanted some feedback from other mothers or soon-to-be. I appreciate everyone's responses. Thanks again.
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