Now that you have decided whether you are hosting just the mom-to-be or the parents-to-be, it's time to start planning your big event! It's true that Baby Showers take a lot of planning, but rest assured -- The Simple Feast will walk you through the whole process, step-by-step, and will make you into the best hostess ever.

It's best to begin planning the Baby Shower at least 8 weeks in advance. Don't worry -- planning the shower is not going to become a full-time job in those weeks ahead. It just gives you plenty of time so the party goes off without a hitch, allows people to make travel plans, and ensures that you will not be a frazzled hostess.

The Simple Feast Event Planning Checklist:

Follow our checklist below to make sure that you don't miss a detail in planning this important event:

1. Pick a date and time
2. Pick a location
3. Pick a theme
4. Create a guest list
5. Create, order, and mail invitations
6. Manage the R.S.V.P. list
7. Decide what your decorations will be
8. Decide what your favors will be
9. Plan your menu and make your food timelines

You may find that you already can cross a few of these items off your list! Keep in mind that by breaking the event up in small pieces, you will make each element perfect, while keeping yourself stress free and on track to the big day.

Let's go over each step, and get your Baby Shower planned!

Now that you've read through how to plan a Baby Shower, get started planning your Baby Shower! Take it slow and focus on each step and you will put together a fabulously Simple Feast!