Write an effective baby shower invitation

Your baby shower invitation is usually the first point of contact the guests have with your event. So it is important that the invite convey the right information, your party ideas and spirit. Certainly your baby shower invitation should convey the joy and great feelings that go with such an event. At the same time, you need to make sure that it does not miss out on crucial information or party ideas and plans the guests need to know about.

The basics of what to include in an invite are listed right here. Keep these points in mind while creating your baby shower invitation. This can be of use if you plan to design your own invite. Even if you want to order pre-designed, customized invites in line with your party ideas, use these points as a checklist to ensure you haven't left out anything important.

Here's information you can include in your baby shower invitation, though not necessarily in this order. Obviously, not every item has to be present, so tailor this list to your particular situation.

1. Names of the parents-to-be
2. Date and time of the shower
3. Full street address - including detailed directions, if some invitees are not familiar with the location
4. Your name (as the hostess)
5. Gift registry information, if any
6. RSVP information - phone numbers and email address
7. Request RSVP by a specific date - preferably two weeks in advance of the event (but then, be prepared for folks who respond at the last minute or not at all!)
8. Who exactly is being invited - is it only the person to whom you're sending the invite or does it include their spouse / family, etc.
9. Mention whether it will be a surprise (personally, I think it should not be. The mom-to-be might just find it inconvenient for any number of reasons)
10. Any special dress requirements - if it's needed to tie in to specific party ideas or themes. Some games may require the guests to do certain things in advance / bring something, etc. If so, mention it.

What about designing your own baby shower invitation? This may possibly be the best option. If you're enthusiastic about the idea, it's best to consult with your guest of honor and let your combined creativity and inspiration flow into making unique cards and designs. However, if you don't want to take this route or are strapped for time, etc, then there are excellent commercially available cards that you can use.

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