USE COED BABY SHOWER INVITATIONS TO CELEBRATE THE HAPPY COUPLE
Traditionally baby showers have been all-female events, but many couples are now opting for these celebratory events to include both parents and other male guests. With the coed dynamic comes a different level of energy, opportunity to play other games, and the perfect way to bring everyone together to welcome the arrival of a new bundle of joy. No matter what the theme of the shower, celebrate with baby shower invitations for couples designed to perfectly complement it. From BBQ, to baby animals, and even beer-inspired invites, Minted’s designs are as unique as the parents-to-be. Welcome everyone to celebrate the new baby with our broad collection of couples baby shower invitations.
WHAT EXACTLY IS A COED BABY SHOWER?
A coed baby shower or couple baby shower is a modern take on a traditional shower, where both parents attend. The idea is to celebrate the mom-to-be and dad-to-be as both will enter their parenthood. It can be a great opportunity for them to celebrate the exciting newborn that is coming their way together! With a father in attendance, it opens up the guest list to be coed and gives the couple a chance to socialize with their friends before the baby arrives.
TIPS ON PLANNING A COED BABY SHOWER
A coed baby shower might be a new thing for you. Planning a couple baby shower is not that complicated. We just need to be inclusive so both invited women and men can have a good time. Here a few tips from us:
- Pick a gender neutral color. Typically, baby shower uses pastel and feminine colors. When hosting a coed baby shower, try using neutrals or combination of bright colors. This makes the baby shower theme more appealing to both sides. Include both parents in the invitations. A coed baby shower invitation includes both parents' names, instead of just the mom-to-be's. Other party stationery should also include both parents.
- Create a coed guest list. To celebrate both parents-to-be, draw the gues list from both sides. Finalize the list by the guests of honor.
- Don't forget gifts for the dad-to-be. Basically, what you do to the mom-to-be, you need to it to the dad-to-be too, including gifting.
- Choose fun activities for both sides. To cater to coed guests, pick activities that can be enjoyed by everyone.
- Having a coed host is helpful. A couple baby shower is bigger than the traditional baby shower in general. Since the baby shower celebrates both parents, having a man and a woman from both sides can make planning more effective. Involving the dad's best friend that knows the crowd can give useful insights on the couple baby shower.
- Have inclusive favors. Stick to the gender neutral favors like cookies. Some booze as a favor tends to be everyone's favorite.
FUN PARTY THEMES THAT INCLUDE BOTH PARENTS
Since both parents are involved, parties can be influenced by the entire parental unit and take on new adaptations and ideas. Here are some fun and modern themes to consider:
- Baby Q: Have a delicious and fun grilling party where dad mans the grill while mom opens presents. String three onesies along the food table, each one with a letter on it to spell out B-B-Q. You can use red and white checked table cloths and wrap soda cans in paper bags that say “about to pop!” If you’re looking for invitations, try Minted’s B(A)B(Y)Q invites.
- Taco Party: Order huge balloons that say “Taco Bout A Baby” and use colorful striped tablecloths and cacti as table centerpieces. Minted’s Nacho Baby invites are the perfect way to get guests excited.
- Baby Brewing Party: While the mom-to-be can’t drink, her spouse and guests certainly can! Play off the fact that she’s brewing a baby and do a beer tasting party. Craft beer is really popular, so gather some of the best ones for everyone to try. Our “Baby Brewing" invite will get your guests excited about the events to come.
- Happy Hour/Cocktail Party: If you have a fun bunch of friends and would rather skip the baby shower traditions, just host a cocktail party. Incorporate bottles and baby items into cocktail names and host some fun games once people have toasted a couple times. Our aptly named “Cheers! invite is perfect for the occasion.
- Dudes & Diapers: Embrace the coed theme and really celebrate the dad-to-be. Afterall, he’s going to have to change diapers too! Play games where the guys have to correctly put diapers on baby dolls as quickly as possible. An invite like Dudes & Diapers will perfectly cue in your guests on your theme.
THE MINTED DIFFERENCE
Minted’s stationery is made from premium materials, using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. From cotton-infused paper to textured foil press lettering, we create a product your guests may have never seen or experienced before. Because we have created an engaging online design marketplace, independent artists from around the world can easily submit their unique and unusual invitation designs to us for the potential to be sold on our website. Through online competitions, designs are voted on and ultimately those that are selected are available for purchase. We have over 50 original couples baby shower invite designs available for purchase.
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR COED BABY SHOWER INVITES
Our online customization tool makes it easy to edit your couple baby shower invitations quickly and easily. If you’re looking to personalize your baby shower for coed invitations, there are many things you can manipulate. First, start with text. You can make it bold, change it to a cursive font, and even make it larger or smaller. It’s all completely customizable! With most of Minted’s designs you can also edit the color arrangement, so if you’re having a boy or girl (or looking to have a gender-neutral or gender-reveal shower) choose a color theme that works for you. You can also opt to change the shape of the card (think round corners, wavy, or classic cut), which changes the style and look. View all your design edits quickly to understand the completed look and feel of your invite before you place your order.
HOW TO WORD COED BABY SHOWER INVITATIONS FOR COUPLES
When you’re putting together your wording, clue your guests in that it’s a coed affair by putting both parents' names on the invite. Some examples include:
- Baby shower in honor of parents-to-be Claire and Matthew Erickson
- Let’s celebrate with Isabelle and Brandon
- Honoring Emily and Emerson
- Samantha and Jonathan are having a baby! Join us to shower the parents-to-be
Lastly, when you address the envelopes to guests, rather than featuring just a female guest’s name, consider including multiple guest names or a family name, so guest’s understand the whole household is invited.
