Resources for hosts

Guides for hosts

Practical advice on planning a baby shower, gender reveal or naming day, written with care.

How to plan a baby shower

A step-by-step guide to organising the day: venue, guests, food, timing and what to expect.

From garden tea rooms to bright private dining, the venue styles that work best and why.

Guidance on numbers, managing RSVPs, and choosing a space with the right capacity.

Colour palettes, styling and decoration ideas to make the space feel special.

Ideas, timing and venue tips for a memorable gender reveal celebration.

Invitations, gifts, hosting and timing: the modern etiquette, answered simply.

A realistic breakdown of UK costs: venue, catering per head, decorations, cake and total budgets by group size.

What to serve, how much to order, mocktails, and keeping the menu friendly for the guest of honour.

Twelve games that work for any group, how many to play, and gentle alternatives for game-shy guests.

What a naming day is, who leads it, a running order that works, and how to choose the venue.