Simple invitation etiquette ideas for baby showers

Follow these straightforward invitation etiquette guidelines for baby showers and ensure your guests look forward to your event. Your guests should get the idea that this is something not to be missed. The invitation etiquette and the contents of the invite have their roles in conveying that feeling. Of course, since baby showers are about babies, your cards should certainly express a bit of their innocence and joy.

Sometimes, you're confronted with a special situation - a close friend or relative who is infertile, or has lost a pregnancy. This is the one area where you need to be careful with the invitation etiquette. The rule to follow is - be sensitive. Attending baby showers may give her too much pain to handle.

The best way out is to ask her. Ask is she is up to attending, before you send her an invite. Conversely, don't just leave her out either, and not send an invite without checking with her first. She may be ok with coming. In some cases, she may decide not to attend, but might want to send you a gift. Or she might not want to participate in baby showers in any way. Whatever her decision is, respect it.

Never be offended by her decision. And never complain about it - to her, to yourself or to a third party. Maintain a generous spirit.

What's the invitation etiquette about the contents of baby showers cards? Here's a list that will help you. Not every item has to be present always - adapt to suit your specific needs.

The hostess' name
Names of mom-to-be, dad-to-be
Date, time, venue. Details of how to get there (even a map), if necessary
RSVP info - name, phone number, email address. Deadline by which RSVP requested - normally 2 weeks before the baby showers
Gift registry details. There's no breach of invitation etiquette here - baby showers are informal enough occasions to include this info in the invite
Who is invited. Only the addressee, or their spouse / kids
Special requirements, if there are any - dress code (to fit party themes) / anything the guest needs to do beforehand for baby shower games
Whether the shower's a surprise. This will prevent guests from 'surprising' the mom-to-be by calling her up in advance

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