Bridal Shower Invitation Wording

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Composing bridal shower invitation wording is a main part of sending bridal shower invitations. Without the right information, guests will not know where to go or what to expect at the shower.

Use invites to let guests know about a lingerie theme.

Pertinent Shower Information

The invitation to a bridal shower is usually mailed to guests, so they have all of the important information in one place. When creating the invite, the answers to all five “W’s” need to be included:

  • Who: Who the shower is for (bride), who is hosting the shower
  • What: Indicate that the party invite is for a bridal shower
  • When: Add the date and time
  • Where: Location of the shower; add a map or step-by-step directions if the site is hard to find
  • Why: To honor the bride and groom; to start the couple off on their new life; to celebrate the upcoming nuptials

Certain bridal showers may require additional information be enclosed. For example, a shower held at a honky-tonk bar and grill may need “Yee-haw, break out those dungarees!” included on the invitation, while one held at an upscale tea room might read “Sunday finery encouraged.”

Putting registry information in wedding invitations is considered a breach of etiquette, but the rules are somewhat looser with regards to registry information on bridal shower invites. Letting people know by word-of-mouth can be difficult if RSVPs are not requested. Hostesses should take into consideration the bride’s social circle’s understanding of wedding registry etiquette before enclosing the registry cards in the shower invitation.

Incorporate Shower Themes

Wedding shower invitations are the perfect time to introduce a bridal shower theme to the guests. A number of themes need guest participation in order for them to work, so it may mean adding a few lines of explanation.

Surprise showers will not work unless guests realize it, or they may mistakenly let the secret out. People who have not previously attended a Round the Clock or A-B-C Shower may not understand the theme. When planning a bridal shower, creating a theme is often the best part. Make sure it works by letting guests in on the fun through the invitations.

Sample Bridal Shower Invitation Wording

Create wording for the bridal shower invitation based upon time, writing skills, and information that needs to be included. Hostesses should decide what is in the best interest of their time and talent and what type of invitation the bride would prefer.

General Wording

General invitations simply extend a polite invitation to the shower event. They often follow more traditional wedding and party invitation wording guidelines. An example of this would be:

Please join us in celebrating
Sarah Jane Jones
With a bridal shower in her honor
Sunday, July 23
2:00 p.m.
1234 Happy Road
WeddingTown, State
Hostesses: Elizabeth Banks and Roberta Showell

Wording may also follow these lines:

You are cordially invited to a bridal shower for
Theresa Donner
In honor of her upcoming nuptials to Steven Blank
At Upscale Restaurant
5432 Food Drive
Yummytown, State
On Friday, August 15
At 7:00 p.m.
R.S.V.P: Friday, August 8 to Norma Dayson at (555) 234-0987

Theme Wording

Invitation wording for a themed shower will need to let guests know what is required of them. Wording is often written in rhyming or verse fashion, though not always.

Consider the following wording for a kitchen or baking themed shower:

John asked Jean to bake a cake.
But what, oh what, will she make?
Help her decide by bringing your favorite cake recipe
To a Dessert and Kitchen Shower in Jean Brown’s honor
Saturday, March 23 at 3:00 p.m.
At the home of hostess Mary Paile
234 Hometown Avenue
Rightville, State

A cute Lingerie-n-Linens Shower invitation can be written like this:

Basic Shower Invitation

Jack will be singing a happy tune
When time comes for his honeymoon.
Bring a nightgown, teddy or slip
For Karen to model on their fun Cancun trip!
When they return
They will need to keep that hot heat
But in order to do so, they need some great sheets!
A Lingerie-n-Linens Shower is being held for Karen Watson
Sunday, April 17 at 6 p.m.
In conference room 216 of the
Highlight Hotel
2554 Lane Road
Lightsville, State
R.S.V.P: Susan Willis, Hostess (555) 432-7890
Directions on reverse

Additional Wording Examples

Those who have neither the time nor the talent to write their own prose can find plenty of examples of bridal shower invitation wording online. Visit these sites to find sample wording:

Writing the bridal shower invitation is something a hostess must do when throwing a wedding shower. Properly informed guests will make any shower a success.

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