What kind of baby shower to do

Wingit

Mommy to be hasn't really decided what she would like so we're still just in the very early planning phases.   They only moved back to our city a few months ago and don't have any new friends yet other than our litle circle of friends.  She has an aunt/family friend hosting another shower that she fully expects to be boring old ladies.   Here's our options:
 
1) Do a coed "baby celebration" with our close friends, some of our parents and maybe a handful of other out of towners. That's about 15 people.  I'd skip the games  but ask everyone to bring a baby pic of themselves and see who can guess everyone's pic.

2) A small ladies-only brunch with a decked out table setting and all frilly.  THis will be about 6- 8 women maybe and collect books or do a craft.  I'd host at home or maaaybe a cute restaurant.

3) Do a spa visit with just us 4 girlfriends.  This is more $$ on the guests because I can't afford to pay for everyone's

She and her DH are up for anything and .  We'd be shooting for a November shower.  Any thoughts?

Thanks!!!

northtamarack

Wingit:

2) A small ladies-only brunch with a decked out table setting and all frilly.  THis will be about 6- 8 women maybe and collect books or do a craft.  I'd host at home or maaaybe a cute restaurant.

This would be my vote.  One of the best baby showers I ever attended was a very small, intimate gathering of women.  It was nice as we were all able to sit around and have conversations w/ the mom to be. The food was also excellent.  This gathering really made me realize the value of having small parties.

I would really stay away from the spa day if you are expecting the guests to pay for themselves. 

Wingit

northtamarack:

Wingit:

2) A small ladies-only brunch with a decked out table setting and all frilly.  THis will be about 6- 8 women maybe and collect books or do a craft.  I'd host at home or maaaybe a cute restaurant.

This would be my vote.  One of the best baby showers I ever attended was a very small, intimate gathering of women.  It was nice as we were all able to sit around and have conversations w/ the mom to be. The food was also excellent.  This gathering really made me realize the value of having small parties.

I would really stay away from the spa day if you are expecting the guests to pay for themselves. 

Thanks!  I think I'm leaning towards this and giving her a gift card to get a pedicure so her toes are nice and cute in the stirups during labor 

katarczyna

My BFF is a pedicure freak, and also expecting. She will not get a pedi while preg because her Dr. told her not to, too much risk for something. (I don't have kids so I don't know if this is a common rec.)

martinilove

I would do the small intimate party with just a few women. 

MrsJandy

I would do the brunch!