Opinions please ladies!

Tayrusso

Has anyone ever been to, hosted, or had a couple's shower (baby or wedding)?

Casey REALLY wants to be a part of the baby shower experience, and I'm trying to decide if a couple shower would be weird/tacky/etc.  I have no idea what kind of games we'd play...

Thoughts, opinions, and suggestions would be greatly appreciated 

 

b15chik

i think having a coed shower is awesome. last time it was planned for me and sort of no boys allowed. i don't see why the guys can't share in it.

i hosted one for my friend and while i'm not really huge on games (they wanted some), we just did a few. one of them was the- guess how many diapers are in the tub, and i also did the open diapers with melted chocolate bars and they had to guess what kind of candy it was. the guys got a kick out of that. and i also did a baby bottle chugging contest which they liked as well, lol.

you don't have to play games, just have food and drinks and open presents and stuff. like i said i'm not a huge fan of super organized parties like that where there are games. i just like to hang out

sandipluschris

I've attended a couple's baby shower before.  It was fun, more like a big party than a shower. 

 I am pretty anti baby shower (or bridal shower) games myself.  In fact, I'm planning a shower for my sister in law and we won't be playing any games.  No guess the baby food, guess the chocolate bar in the diaper or guess how large Mama's belly is.  I just prefer a fun party with lots of good friends/family. 

BUT... if you like the games it seems like you could do any of the "normal" games that are normally played. 

b15chik

sandipluschris:

No guess the baby food

OMG, that is the worst game, ever. 

everyone that went to my shower hated it and i felt so bad but i didn't have anything to do with the planning and told her no games

LuvNCupcakes

My sister had a couples shower for her baby shower, the only person that complained about it was my dad( but he was joking that he would rathe rbe golfing!) haha I think it is a great idea, and i also think it is so cute when daddy's wnat to be so involved! At my sister shower we played Bingo and how many squares of toliet paper fit around the couple (instead of just the mommy) and even the guys got all into both games

 

NesJas

Never been to one or hosted one. But I love the idea especially since the father wants to be involved.

I also love the Bottle Chugging game, that is funny.

 

Tayrusso

b15chik:

i think having a coed shower is awesome. last time it was planned for me and sort of no boys allowed. i don't see why the guys can't share in it.

i hosted one for my friend and while i'm not really huge on games (they wanted some), we just did a few. one of them was the- guess how many diapers are in the tub, and i also did the open diapers with melted chocolate bars and they had to guess what kind of candy it was. the guys got a kick out of that. and i also did a baby bottle chugging contest which they liked as well, lol.

you don't have to play games, just have food and drinks and open presents and stuff. like i said i'm not a huge fan of super organized parties like that where there are games. i just like to hang out

Shan, your game suggestions are awesome!  Esp the bottle chugging game!  I'm not into really organized parties either; my MIL was in charge of games at my bridal shower and OMG THAT WAS TORTURE! 

I'm glad everyone likes the idea of a coed shower!  I was worried it would come off as very weird.  lol

b15chik

Tayrusso:

Shan, your game suggestions are awesome!  Esp the bottle chugging game!  I'm not into really organized parties either; my MIL was in charge of games at my bridal shower and OMG THAT WAS TORTURE! 

I'm glad everyone likes the idea of a coed shower!  I was worried it would come off as very weird.  lol

it really just takes the fun out of it. you can't enjoy yourself because it's so scheduled! even with the games i did (other than the chugging contest) people could do the other 2 on their own time and still mingle and stuff

sweetie6609

I hate having all the attention on just me in a room w/a bunch of other ladies, so both of my bridal showers were co-ed.  I think they're much better that way & not weird at all.  It actually makes it nicer, cuz then u can get away w/not having to play all the cheesy games that women usually do.  I say go for it, esp. if he really wants to be involved. 

NesJas

I like the games but not the ones where you all have to pay attention too. I like the ones where everyone gets a clothes pin and whoever crosses their legs, gets it taken away by whoever saw them do it. Or  give everyone a list of words that they cannot say (mom/dads name, diaper, clothes, baby, baby?s name, baby?s sex stuff like that)  and if they say it then the clip gets taken away. Then at the end whoever has the most wins. Another game is  at the end of the shower you hide the Mom and in your case Dad too, then ask everyone what they were wearing  and whoever gets the most items wins.

 

I like these two because it?s game throughout the shower. I also never been to a shower where no games were not played, so I don?t know how it would be without them lol.

Drewbear

We had a coed shower and it was a BLAST! All of our guests had so much fun. We played this hilarious game where everyone blows up a balloon, sticks it under their own shirt, and has to tie a their shoe...the guys were so funny. David loved being a part of it and even opened gifts. I think you should definitely do it!

homespunmetier

i've been to a few co-ed showers and i think its a great idea!! if alex and i change our minds about having kiddos we have our baby shower planned as being a co-ed one lol. i sent you a fb message about a fun shower game that you can play...

timark99

Ihave been to a couple of coed showers and always had a blast. I wish mine had been coed, but DH wanted to have a "guy hangout" instead, so they did golfing I think during my baby shower.  I also think the bottle chugging game is fun (to watch, I'm not the best chugger).  Have fun!

elyselowe

My baby shower and my wedding shower were both coed and were both so much fun!

At my baby shower we did the chocolate bars melted in the diapers game and then we did the jumbled words that everyone had to guess what they were. Both were really fun and the guys totally got into it.

Mrs.LisaP

I have been to a few two co-ed baby showers, and I think they *can* be great! One was a BBQ family style, one the guys played poker and the girls gabbed and opened gifts, and the other was jsut no bueno...too "crazy" for a baby shower (people got drunk, etc.) that was not appropriate IMO.

I think its a great idea!  

dmw531

Something that my group of friends tends to do is have the girls baby shower part where the girls can ooh and aahh at all the baby things, talk pregnancy, play games if thats your sorta thing, etc...then after a couple hours the guys show up for "diapers and beer".  Each guy brings a pack of diapers and beer to share.  Sometimes we'll do the bottle chugging game (they've all gotten too good at it now so its not fun anymore haha) but mostly its just hanging out and having a good time, but the guys feel kinda involved. 

LizR321

I have never been to a coed shower, but I think it's sweet that he wants to be a part of it and don't find it weird at all!! Everyone is coming to celebrate you and your family, so don't worry!!!

jj4ever04

I've never been but think it could be fun. as far as drinks go I would keep it all PG and non-alcoholic. that way no one gets gets out of hand. for a younger gathering its all good but if older relatives will be there they can be easily offended

Kat174

we're not into games so we just had a cheese and wine thing with our friends.  there was fruit and one guy brought some beer he had made himself.  we opened presents and then mostly just hung out and talked.  after that the boys went to the tittie bars and the girls went to the regular bars to have a good time.