Wedding Shower Invitation

Wedding Shower Invitation

Unlike a wedding invitation, the wedding shower invitation doesn't have to follow specific rules. They only need to contain the following information:

• The guest of honor's name
• The date
• The time
• The address
• The theme if there will be one

There is no need to purchase formal, engraved invitations unless the wedding shower is to be a formal affair. The invitations can be handwritten, computer generated and even emailed! Because a bridal shower is an unofficial event, there's really no set protocol.

RSVP Information

Don't forget to include RSVP information! You'll want to give your guests a way to let you know whether or not they can attend. Most hostesses give a home phone number and email address. Also set a response date for your guest that allows you time to plan, shop and prepare.

Wedding Gift Registry

Many hostesses choose to include wedding gift registry information in with the wedding shower invitation. While this is becoming more acceptable, technically it's considered poor etiquette. The shower is supposed to be an optional party thrown in the bride's honor. Yes, gifts are expected. No, it's not good etiquette to request gifts. Including registry information is considered a plea for gifts in many circles. Guests are welcome to call the bride's mother, maid of honor or shower hostess for wedding registry information.

Wedding Shower Invitation Ideas

• If you have the time, hand write your invitations. The guests will appreciate the personal touch.

• Purchase or download card or invitation making programs and create your own wedding shower invitations.

• Party stores have plenty of wedding shower invitation options. Choose a style matching the shower's theme or the wedding décor.

• Evite is an inexpensive way to send invitations. If everyone on the guest list has email access, this is an option for the hostess on a budget.

• A stationery store has many different paper or card stock options. Pick up a pretty or unusual pattern and print the invitations. Vellum is a popular material for wedding and wedding shower invitations.

• Are all your guests local? Consider printing up an elegant invitation and rolling it into a scroll. Tie with a satin ribbon and hand deliver to each guest's mailbox. While this can also be done via the mail, unless you purchase expensive special mailers, your invitations can arrive crushed.

• Create a photo invitation. Use the bride and groom's engagement photo, a childhood photo from the bride, or a group picture of the bride and many of the guests in attendance.

Wedding Shower Invitation Wording

There's really no need to worry about formal wording for shower invites. Since there really aren't any rules regarding invitations, there aren't any hard and fast rules regarding the wording. If the event is formal, you'll want formal wording to reflect the occasion:

"The honour of your presence is requested at Mary Jane Smith's Bridal Shower." List the name of the hostess, the date and time and the address. A more informal invitation can say almost anything providing it's in good taste.

Where to Buy

• Polka Dot Designs has a couple of options available including one for a couple's shower.
• H & F Products Offer several affordable options.
• Paper Style showcases elegant yet whimsical designs.

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