Baby Shower Budget Planner
Planning a baby shower? Use our simple baby shower budget planner to estimate the cost of your celebration. Enter your guest count, choose your venue and style, then adjust the estimated costs to suit your plans.
Baby Shower Budget Summary
Your Estimated Baby Shower Budget
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Budget Breakdown
These figures are estimates only and are designed as a general guide for baby showers in Australia. Actual costs may vary depending on your location, suppliers, guest count, venue, food choices and decorations.
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How Much Does a Baby Shower Cost in Australia?
The cost of a baby shower in Australia can vary widely depending on the number of guests, venue, catering, decorations and how simple or premium you want the event to feel. A small baby shower at home may cost a few hundred dollars, while a larger celebration with catering, styling and venue hire can cost well over $1,000.
Real Australian baby shower examples can vary dramatically depending on how simple or elaborate the event is.
An older Australian estimate suggested mums were spending around this amount on baby showers, excluding gifts.
Finger food catering can commonly sit around this range per person, depending on the menu and location.
Some grazing table packages in Australia start around this range for smaller to medium-sized events.
Tip: Food, drinks and venue costs usually make the biggest difference to the final baby shower budget. Hosting at home, using digital invitations and keeping decorations simple are some of the easiest ways to reduce costs.
Baby Shower Budget FAQs
What is a reasonable budget for a baby shower?
A reasonable baby shower budget can be anywhere from $300 to $1,500 depending on the guest count and style of event.
Who usually pays for a baby shower?
Traditionally, baby showers are hosted and paid for by close friends or family members of the parents-to-be. However, every family is different, and costs are sometimes shared.
What is the biggest baby shower expense?
Food and drinks are usually one of the biggest expenses, especially if you are paying per guest. Venue hire, cake, decorations and favours can also add up quickly.
How can I plan a baby shower on a budget?
Host the shower at home, choose digital invitations, keep the guest list small, use simple decorations and prepare some food yourself.
How much should I spend on a baby shower gift?
This depends on your relationship with the parents-to-be. Personalised baby gifts are a lovely option because they feel thoughtful and memorable.
When should you start planning a baby shower?
It is usually best to start planning around 6 to 8 weeks before the baby shower date.