Baby Shower Mornington Peninsula

A baby shower on the Peninsula is almost always a daytime gathering – a relaxed lunch, a brunch or an afternoon spread with a view. The guest list is usually smaller than other parties, and the person organising it is often a sister or close friend rather than the parents-to-be.

Just a couple of venues are listed for baby showers so far, so treat the list below as a starting point. They don't show a set baby shower price yet, so ask each one what a daytime package for your group would include.

Things to sort out early:

• Pick a time of day that suits the mum-to-be, since late afternoons can be tiring in the later stages
• Ask whether the area is private or part of the main dining room
• Check if you can arrive early to set up balloons, a gift table or a dessert display
• Make sure there's comfortable seating and an accessible bathroom nearby
• Confirm the venue can handle dietary needs, including food safety in pregnancy

The bay side of the Peninsula can catch a strong breeze, even on a warm day, so an outdoor terrace needs a sheltered fallback. Winter showers are better suited to a cosy indoor room with a fire.

Ask two or three venues the same questions and compare their answers before you choose. There's no fee to enquire and no commission on what you're quoted.