From this budget all started. Once the budget figured out, then we can start planning the baby shower party. What most people do is work backwards. First they set the preferred items, add up everything, and then adjust the size of the budget. If you works backwards, you will find the budget to swell and make you upset. It's different if you set the budget first and then make a list for baby shower party.
One important factor that usually forgotten when planning the budget is to include contingency fund. Most people feel no need to include this contingency fund until there is an emergency that requires immediate cash.
If you will hold a baby shower party, you can see this template as a guide for the possible expenses you'll incur That. Feel free to adapt it to your own baby shower.
Baby Shower Budget Plan (taken from: http://www.101babyshowerideas.com/)
Celebrant's Name:
Date and Time:
Location:
Estimated Number of Guests:
Theme:
Color Scheme:
Amount Budgeted:
Items Needed Estimate Actual Multiple Hosts: Estimate Actual
Stationery: 1
Invitations 2
Thank-you Cards 3
Envelopes 4
Postage 5
Labels
Gift Tags
Tableware:
Plates/Bowls
Cutlery
Napkins
Baby Shower Budget Template
Celebrant's Name:
Date and Time:
Location:
Estimated Number of Guests:
Theme:
Color Scheme:
Amount Budgeted:
Items Needed Estimate Actual Multiple Hosts: Estimate Actual
Stationery: 1
Invitations 2
Thank-you Cards 3
Envelopes 4
Postage 5
Labels
Gift Tags
Decorations:
Balloons
Streamers
Flowers
Theme Package
Others
Tableware:
Plates/Bowls
Cutlery
Napkins
Servingware:
Platters
Salad Bowls
Ice Bucket
Serving Utensils
Food and Beverages:
Appetizers
Main Dish
Condiments
Desserts
Beverages
Ice
Game Supplies:
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3
Party Prizes:
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3
Party Favors:
Mother's Gift:
Rental Fees:
Contingency Fund (10-15% of budget)
Total Expenses:
