Write an effective letter of invitation for a baby shower

Your letter of invitation is the first point of contact guests have with the baby shower. Like the adage has it, first impressions have the maximum impact, so it's worth crafting a great letter of invitation! The best option would probably to hand-make cards for the baby shower. Those will stand out as really original. It is, of course, easier to use online services to customize invites - that's a good option too.

We'll do a quick review of what info should go into an invite. Use this list as a handy checklist while making your own letter of invitation for a baby shower. Everything listed here does not necessarily have to be present in all invites; please do adapt the information to suit your needs.

Some info is quite basic - such as names of the mom-to-be & dad-to-be, name of the hostess. These will obviously go into every letter of invitation for baby showers.
And you will certainly include the date, time and location in your invitation. Often, several of the guests may not know how to reach the venue of the baby shower. If that's the case, definitely include detailed directions. A map showing how to get there would also not be a bad idea.
Here's something that can be a lifesaver - say so in the letter of invitation if the baby shower is planned as a surprise. There have been situations where this was not done, and someone happened to meet mom-to-be before the party and let the secret out without meaning to!
Don't forget the RSVP info. Name of the person they should contact, her numbers. It works best if you request them to RSVP latest by 10 to 14 days before the shower. Obviously, not everyone will do so and many will just turn up for the party!
Specific requirements if any, should be included in the letter of invitation. These may include preparation for a baby shower game, or dress requirements for a theme, etc. Or any other special needs for your particular situation.
Can you tell them in the letter of invitation where mom-to-be is registered for gifts? Yes, that's fine, unless you are planning a very formal event. If you're not ok with the idea, just let them know when they call up to RSVP. In fact, ask guests who call up before the baby shower to give others this info.

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