Hosting a baby shower

[Strawberry06]

Has anyone hosted their own baby shower at home? I'm thinking this might be the best option for me and just wondered how others went about it. I would probably use a caterer to provide sandwiches and my Mum is good at baking so she'd probably make some sweet things etc. Then I could just decorate with balloons? Does it sound like a good plan or is it easier to just go out somewhere for afternoon tea (which is the other option)

It depends how many people you’re having; obviously a venue is easier but either then people or you have to pay and there's messing about with numbers and possibly deposits.
At home doesn't have to be hard work if you have help - platters of sandwiches from Sainsbury’s, some scones, jam and cream and the cakes your mum makes and you’re sorted for food. You just need the space and the help to clear up and put it all out. I hosted for a friend for 10 people and it was fine.
I also bought a pack of baby shower games which helps get everyone involved if they don’t know each other well

@Khvdrt sorry I should have said it would be about 10-12 people. I do have a large lounge and kitchen so space isn't an issue. and the husband can help clean up when he gets back haha!

I'd think it's cheaper to make your own sandwiches, scones and cake, and have it at home. Afternoon tea would be at least £30 a head where I live. Then just do teas and prosecco for the guests.

@PinkRoses1245 I did consider making sandwiches myself but I remember my sister doing this for a christening and it was a lot of faff and stress and I can't be bothered with that! Like I said my Mum can make the deserts.

Morrisons do very tasty and affordable sandwich/wrap platters, or if you live near a Costco they have loads more options x

Hosting your own shower is a major faux pas.

Remember that a shower isn't a term for any celebration of pregnancy, it's a specific type where the aim is to "shower with gifts"

So when someone else throws it for you, it's friends getting together to launch you into maternity. If you do it yourself, you're essentially saying "buy me something" and this is why people refer to some showers as grabby.

If you don't want gifts, have the party but don't call it a shower.

If you want to have a get together at home then go for it. You can always order food as you mentioned so it isn't that much of work.

I don't agree that hosting your own shower is a faux pas. The same as arranging your own hen do or Birthday party is absolutely fine and normal. It's fine and really nice to have a little last get together with the girls before your baby arrives.
Home is obviously going to be more relaxed for you op, but its worth getting in touch with a local tearoom to see if they do outside catering?

You're not meant to host your own shower! Why would you do that?

what could you call it instead of baby shower? I think it actually is fine to host your own, as wouldn't want to burden friends with it!