Practical invitation letter ideas for your baby shower

It's fun to hand-make your own invitation letter / card for a baby shower. The end result has a personal touch that you can't get any other way. But perhaps you might not want to go that route. If so, there are ways to easily make a customized invitation letter for a baby shower. There are excellent online and offline sources where you can do it.

Before going ahead with customization, it helps to be clear on exactly what goes into these invites. There are some basic elements you need to consider when writing an invitation letter or card for a baby shower.

You'll always include names of the mom-to-be, dad-to-be and the hostess (that's probably you). Plus where the event is being held and the date & time. If many guests don't know how to get there, include directions in the invitation letter for the baby shower.

Put in RSVP details. Name of the person they should contact, her phone number and the best time to call. In your letter, request the guests to respond by a certain date, say, 2 weeks before the baby shower, approximately.

It is best if the invitation specifies who is being called for the baby shower. Is it only the person you're sending the invite to, or does it also include her spouse, for example.

Likewise, let guests know if the shower is a surprise. It's always possible that someone receives the card and then, before the baby shower, calls up mom-to-be and lets cat out of the bag!

Many moms-to-be register at a local store or online. If she's using a gift registry, include details in the invite letter. As an alternative, when guests call before the baby shower to RSVP, you could let them know.

Also put down any specific requirements in writing in the invitation letter. For example, some baby shower games may require the guests to bring an item along, or perhaps you want a dress code to fit the party theme, etc.

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