Should i throw a baby shower and a house warming party for the same couple?

Question

Ok, my friend is having a baby in the first part of may and i am throwing her a baby shower in April. It was going to be next month but they are closing on a house next week and will be moving in by the end of march. So i guess my question is.... Should i throw them a house warming party as well or should i leave that to someone else??

Answer 1

As a friend of this couple it is very thoughtful of you to organize a baby shower as well as considering the thoughts of throwing a house warming party too.
You may want to pass on planning the housewarming party by yourself and instead invite some other friends of the couple to take the lead in planning the housewarming party. Plant your good and thoughtful intention how nice it would be to throw a party with common friends of yours and the couple. Your friends will appreciate you asking for their input and a chance to do something nice for the couple ! Tell them you will be more than happy to help with the planning of the housewarming too if they want.
Of course you might be too busy with planning the baby shower ! That is for you to decide !
On the other hand perhaps you feel that no one else wants to do a planned housewarming party for the couple. If this is the case and you still want to throw a housewarming party, ask the couple if they want to have one at this time or at a later time after baby is born ! Would they like a big party or something small ?
Who would they like to invite ?

Hope this helps !!! You seem like a very nice friend and I am sure what ever you decide will be appreciated !

Answer 2

I would say no to the baby shower but you could do something nice for her (and the baby) on your own. Instead of a "house warming" party, you should just plan a get together for close friends and family. It sounds like they have a lot going on right now and may not have the time and/or energy to deal with all the stress and drama of hosting a large gathering.

Answer 3

I thought house warming parties were given in the house by the owners, kind of an open house come and see us thing.
I'd stick to the baby shower. Two parties close together might be too much for an expectant Mom.
If in doubt, ask the Mom to be.

Answer 4

Leave that to someone else. The two events are not connected if you are thinking of having one party .
The house warming party should be after they are into the house and a bit settled anyway. Actually they should have that themselves. If it is a house blessing, that can be done right away, but still they should have that party and not expect someone else to do it for them.

Answer 5

Leave it to someone else.

You can always make it a combined shower/party if you feel that you could swing something like that, however I would just stick to the baby shower.

Answer 6

u shouldnt throw two parties throw one party that can celebrate both occasions so they can get presents for their house and baby on the same day without having to get them on two different days

Answer 7

just stick to the baby shower...they can do their own house warming party - it'll give them the opportunity to invite everyone into their new home and celebrate with them. stick to the original plan...have fun!

Answer 8

Yeah, leave it to someone else..............them. House warming parties are usually thrown and paid for by the house owners and no one else.

Answer 9

leave it to someone else because you don't want to haveto go through all of the trouble. Plusthe couple should be focusing on the baby not the house.

Answer 10

yea it wouldnt hurt,have some fun and that way it wouldnt be so hard on you for having 2 parties ,it would be easier then planning one and then another a month or 2 later.and that way the men can be there to and help with the party .