Etiquette for Wedding Shower Invitations
1. You're cordially invited to… Make sure you have the guest list in advance from the bride-to-be. Having the names of the invitees a couple of months before the shower will ensure a successful and stress-free party. Close friends and family, along with the bridal party, are usually invited, but it's best to check with the bride before finalizing the list. She should provide you with a list of names as well as addresses. When ordering, it's best to order extra in case anyone was accidentally left off.
2. What's the theme? The bride should be the least involved in planning this event because she has enough on her plate as it is. However, she should be consulted as to the type of theme the wedding shower will take on. After this is determined, you'll be able to pick out an invitation that complements it! If you're struggling with a theme, take a look at our collection of wedding shower invitations for ideas. Linen and Lingerie, Around the Clock, and Stock the Bar wedding showers are some of the most popular themes.
3. It's all in the details. Here's where it gets tricky! The details are just as important as picking out the correct invite. The bridal shower invitations need to have all of the information guests need to be able to attend. Before you place your order, make sure you go over the details with the bride-to-be and any co-hosts. We've included a checklist that will ensure everyone arrives on time and ready to celebrate.
- Who? Include who the hostess or hostesses are, an RSVP contact and how to get in touch with her (phone number or email are usually appropriate).
- What? The theme of the shower (around-the-clock, linen and lingerie, etc.), details of the registry (names and where it's located), and any special instructions to the guests are necessities.
- When? Always include the day of the week, month and day, and time the shower takes place.
- Where? The name and location address are necessary. These days most people can plug an address into their GPS or smartphone, but if directions to the location are difficult to get a hold of, it may be necessary to either have directions printed on the reverse of the card or include a separate insert in the envelope.
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