Everything for a Baby Shower
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Plan a shower around the guest of honour's comfort first, and on the Gold Coast that mostly means heat. A late-pregnancy shower in a humid February needs shade, air-conditioning and a seat close to the action in a way that a clear July morning does not.
Options run from a teahouse or craft studio to a room beside the beach, or your own lounge room with the food and decorations brought in.
Here is how the main approaches compare:
Whichever you choose, pick a location on the expectant parent's side of the coast. It is a long, thin city, and nobody at 36 weeks wants the far end of it.
Tea gardens, art and pottery studios, surf club rooms and private function spaces all take showers. Tea gardens and studios suit groups about the size of a long table, and clubs and function rooms suit bigger family gatherings.
Expect from $44 per person for high tea or $55 per person for a studio session. Doing it at home can cost less, with platters from $50 and balloons from $59, though you take on the setup yourself.
Mid-morning is usually most comfortable. The heat builds through the day and storms often roll in during the afternoon, so an early finish suits both the guest of honour and any outdoor styling.
Generally yes, but ask the studio about materials, ventilation and how long guests stand. Pottery and painting can both be done seated, and a good studio will adapt the session when it knows in advance.
Many showers include partners, dads and friends of all genders. Pick a pub, club or home setting over a tea garden if you are planning a relaxed mixed group that wants to move around.
Several caterers, balloon stylists and florists cover the northern, central, southern and Broadwater areas. Give your suburb when you ask and check any delivery or setup fee, particularly for the hinterland.
