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Planning a baby shower? So exciting! There are many different types of baby showers — including sprinkles, gender reveals, and sip and sees, just to name a few — and in this article, we’ll provide everything you need to know to create the perfect invitation for each one.
Before we get into the baby shower invitation wording ideas and sample designs for each style, there are a few basics you need to know.
No matter what theme or style of shower you host, there are certain elements that should be included in baby shower invitation wording, like the mother’s name, baby shower time and date, address of the party, and RSVP info.
Traditionally, the mother-to-be is the guest of honor at the baby shower. That said, if you’re hosting a couples’ shower, then you should list both parents as the guests of honor. A few ways you can designate the guest of honor in your invitation wording are…
This is one of the most straight-forward portions of your invitation wording. It is always best to include the full address of your venue, as well as a start and end time of the event.
There are a few ways the host can handle shower RSVPs, so clarity is key here. It is also wise to include an RSVP deadline for guests so you can plan catering, favors, and seating accordingly.
Baby showers were traditionally a pretty dressy affair (think women in their Sunday best), but these days, they can be much more casual. If you have a specific vision for your guests in mind, be sure to make the dress code clear with wording like “brunch best” or “garden party attire.” If you’re committing to a theme, you could also get guests involved with dress codes like “groovy 70s,” “safari chic,” or “swimsuits encouraged.”
As you assemble the invitation, be sure to chat with the guests of honor about how they would like to handle their gifts. If they’ll be creating a registry, be sure to include where they are registered on the invitation by using wording like “Mom-to-be is registered at Target.” If they plan to use an online registry like those through Baby List, try to include the exact URL on the invitation — typically you’ll have room on the backside of the card.
That said, not all parents-to-be want a registry! For sprinkles, it is more common for parents to skip a full registry, as they’ll likely already have most of the things they’ll need to welcome their newest addition. If that is the case, you can encourage guests to bring diapers or make a donation in the baby’s name instead of providing registry information.
Need some help wording your baby shower invitations? Follow our handy invitation wording guide below.
Now that you have plenty of creative ideas for how to word your invitation, it's time to make sure you’ve got all of your etiquette bases covered. These are the most important things to know.