A Guide to Baby Shower Invitations

Preparing a baby shower and organising the invitations are very important as it sets the theme for the day. Remember the baby shower is all about the mother to be, so maybe discuss with her what she would like first. Many fathers to be also attend baby showers these days, so ensure you include him on the whole invitation and baby shower planning.

Firstly consider what type of baby shower you will be holding, will it be a formal baby shower or a low key themed event. If formal, ensure that you keep the invitations looking formal with elegant wording. If themed, maybe decorate the invitations with blue or pinks. If you decide to throw your friend a surprise baby shower, make sure you state this clearly on the invitation otherwise people may spoil your special surprise.

When selecting baby shower invitations ensure you consider the guest of honour and think about how she may like the wording displayed on the invitation, as there is many ways it can be printed. For example you may like it to read 'A baby shower for Karen and Baby to be' or 'A surprise baby shower to celebrate Karen’s new baby', these are just a few ways in which it can read on the baby shower invitation.

Other information that should be included on a baby shower invitation is the date and time, RSVP and the location of where the baby shower is going to be held. Some people will include a map with the baby shower invitation to ensure people do not get lost, especially if they are from out of town. Also ensure you provide a contact telephone number for guests to call in regards to presents or directions etc.

Ensuring a successful baby shower relies completing on the information you provide the guests, so ensure when you are completing the baby shower invitations that you include as much information as possible.