Baby
Shower Invitations
The first question you may be asking is, do I even
need to send invitations? Can’t I just call or tell
people in person? How about e-mail? These modern
methods of communication might be fine when you’re
in the preliminary planning stages for the baby
shower to check the schedules of key attendees.
However, once the date, time, location and other
details are firmed up, it is generally best to mail
invitations to all prospective guests.
The shower invitation serves
several purposes. An invitation conveys to the
invitee the importance of the event in a way that a
phone call or e-mail cannot. The invitation also
sets the mood for the shower. There are invitations
to fit nearly any shower theme. The invitation
provides all of the vital information, such as date,
time and location, details which can easily get lost
in casual conversation. The attendee is likely to
keep the invitation in a prominent place where she
won’t lose it. This cuts down on the number of last
minute phone calls you might receive from people who
can’t remember exactly when or where they are
supposed to arrive.
The type of invitation you
select depends on how much time you have to plan the
event and your budget. There are high quality
pre-printed invitations that will set an elegant
mood for the event. Getting the invitations printed
may save time for the party hostess, as it can take
a lot of time to write the needed information on
each invitation. It can take a few weeks to have
custom invitations delivered, and these invitations
cost more than more generic invitations, but the
sophistication they will lend to the affair may well
be worth it.
Invitations with blanks to be
filled in with the vital details are less expensive
than custom printed ones. They can be picked up at
a stationery, card or party store, making them a
good option for showers that are being put together
on short notice.
Another option is to get
invitations that can be printed on the computer.
This will save the trouble of handwriting, which can
be especially nice if penmanship is not your best
skill. These are a good compromise if you want
something more elegant than a handwritten card, but
don’t have the time or budget to have custom
invitations printed.
It is best to ask the invitees
to RSVP so you can get an accurate headcount to plan
for party essentials such as seating, food,
beverages and shower favors. It is acceptable to
have guests RSVP by phone or e-mail, so be certain
to include this contact information on the
invitation. Also make sure to enclose a map and
directions to the party location.
If the baby shower has a
theme,
it is okay to inform guests of the theme, so that
they may select a gift that corresponds if they
choose. It is not acceptable to dictate an exact
gift for each guest to bring. If the parents have
set up a baby registry at a store, it is not a good
idea to include this information on the invitation.
If anyone wants this information, they can inquire
when they RSVP.
The baby shower invitation will
get the guests into the party spirit. Pick
something that suits the theme and personality of
the shower, and you will be well on your way to
planning an event to remember.
Check out these
Unique Baby Shower Invitations
which offer a nice variety to select from.
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