Baby shower question: How many people on average come to a baby shower?

Question

I have been slowly making the list of invitees to my baby shower, and I was not sure what amount is too small and what amount is to large.

Answer 1

Back in the day, I attended a lot of baby showers. On average, there were 12-15 people there.

Answer 2

25-30 people but it rally depends on how many you invite and you could have them rsvp and then expect a few extra to show up. That would be the best way.
I don't think that there is such a thing as to big because that is less stuff the parents will have to get so the more the merry. Every little bit helps the parents. Also if you only want to invite a few close friends then there is no such thing as to small. Because maybe you don't want to invite everyone you know. It is up to mommy to be and the host.
I hope this helps.
Good Luck

Answer 3

You can't count on every one you invite to come. If you expect a large number, 30 or over, you may want to make the shower a come and go shower from like 2 - 4 or so. That way no one feels obligated to stay the whole time if they have other plans, but still get a chance to give you well wishes.

Answer 4

depends on how many people you invite.if the mommy to be has ALOT of friends and family plan on a huge baby shower (and lots of gifts for mom and baby) also think about the budget you have for food drinks games and prizes and if you want to baby shower favors the place where the shower is going to be held makes a difference in the amount of people you have at the party
the baby showers ive been to have had about 10-15 women one was a coed baby shower so there were about 30 men and women

Answer 5

I think there is no right or wrong answer. It depends on how many people you want to come. They can range from 2-3 people coming over to your house to an elegant 100 people "reception" type baby shower held in a ballroom somewhere. I personally like the smaller ones so you can chat with each person more individually. I had 18 at mine and I thought it was a good number.

Answer 6

I've been to showers in people's homes with just 8 women and showers that took place in the local VFW hall with 100 women. So it's really up to you and the hostess who has to pay for everything. It's nice if you can have several showers with each one having guest from different areas of your life (the neighborhood friends, the old school friends, the work friends, etc). That way each shower can have a manageable 10-15 people and you can actually visit with your guests and can ooh and ahh over the presents they give you.

Answer 7

It isn't the number of people, per se; it's the quality of the host and guests that matter.

Close friends and your sister or mom or cousin are obviously important. If you have a co-worker that you're particularly chummy with, then by all means invite her, but, be aware that there may be some resentment by anyone you don't invite, especially at work!

It also depends on where you're having it. If it's a one-bedroom apartment, you're going to want fewer people; if it's a mansion, well, you still want it intimate, but, obviously, there's room for more!

Also, the more people you invite means more $ to be spent on refreshments, and a bigger clean-up during and afterward! So, keep that in mind, while you're hauling around the ten-pound bowling ball! ;)

Answer 8

Try to keep it under 20 (if possible), I've tried to keep the ones I've thrown to 12 or 15 guests. When you have too many peopel the game playing/scoring and gift opening parts of the party get too time consuming and can get boring for some of the guests. Also space can be a issue. Who says that a new mom only gets to have one baby shower...

Answer 9

No amount is too small or large. I went to a huge one that was really fun, and I have also gone to a very small personal one that was just as fun. It just depends how many friends and family you want to come. Since people are expected to bring presents, invite all the people who are close enough to you to want to spend money on the new baby. People who aren't really good enough friends may not want to spend the money on your family just yet. It is your baby shower, have fun!! This link may also help you out a little. Congratulations by the way!!

http://www.babyzone.com/pregnancy/shower/babyshowers.asp

Answer 10

I invited my family, close friends, and a few co-workers. I think 16 people showed up. You can have a little shower, say 3-4 people and you all could go to lunch. Or you could have a big party 25 or more...but this makes it difficult to 'talk' w/ everyone.