Bridal Shower Invitations – Don’t Forget the Essentials

Are you planning a bridal shower for a close friend or family member?  If you are, there are several tips you should know about to help you create the perfect bridal shower invitations.  For themed parties, there are certain visuals that you can include to give the guests an idea for the feel of the party.  It is also a great way to request that guests dress a certain way if you want them to fit in with the theme.  While embellishments like this are important to include in making personalized bridal shower invitations, there are certain key points that simply cannot be forgotten in your invitations.

The first things to cross of your list of information to include in your bridal shower invitations are the essentials like the date of the shower, time it is taking place, where it is being held, and a phone number or address to RSVP to.  You can go on and on about your theme and what you would like guests to bring or wear, but if you forget to includes these indispensable details, the party will not happen.  Also make sure to include directions to the place the shower is being held.  This is particularly important if invited guests are unfamiliar with the location.

If the bride is registered at a certain store, including this detail in the wording of your bridal shower invitations can be a great idea.  It gives your guests a great place to look for gift ideas if they are having trouble thinking of something on their own.  Some guests like to be creative and deliver a surprise gift, but others appreciate knowing what the bride actually needs.  Most of your guests feel that using gift registries is a great way to save time and know they are getting the bride something she will truly be able to use and appreciate.

Along with these essentials, there are many fun things you can add to your bridal shower invitations to make them personal and fun.  Consider using a photo stamp on the envelope to personalize the outside of the invitation.  You may want to order a few hundred of these stamps to include on your wedding announcements as well as the bridal shower invitations.  A photo of the couple is appropriate to include on the shower invites, even through the groom will not be present at the party.  Hopefully these ideas give you a great place to start creating the invitations to your big event.