How to Host a Skype Shower: Final preparations and day of the party!

By now you should be getting some responses to your invitations, and maybe some questions too. Field questions about what guests should expect from a Skype shower with enthusiasm and confidence--your guests are in for a great time while they celebrate that special person's big upcoming event.

The Plan

It is time to start sketching a plan of how you'd like the party to play out. Here are some things to consider:

What time of day would you like to have the party?

Take into consideration the time zones and travel times of all involved. (For example, the GOH living 6 hours away will probably not appreciate a shower that takes place at 10PM her time!)
How extensive would you like the food to be? A party scheduled over the lunch hour will require more food served, which can also be a thoughtful gesture to those who are traveling an hour or more to attend the party.

Who is on the guest list? Kids? Adults?

We started our party at 11:30AM--early enough that guests would not have eaten before they arrived. All of our guests had driven 2 hours, and we didn't want them to have to eat a meal on the road in addition to their time & travel expenses.

After guests arrived, they were given a baby shower lottery card. We used these store-bought cards, but there are lots of very cute variations available online. The holder of the winning lotto ticket could choose from a number of prizes. We wrapped up small bottles of lotion with decorative tinsel in a clear bag tied with a ribbon.

The Food