Send baby shower announcements at least a month in advance.
Celebrate an upcoming new arrival with a baby shower filled with friends, family, food and games. As you select invitations for the baby shower, consider the baby shower theme, whether the shower will be co-ed, whether the baby is a boy or a girl, if the couple is having multiples, and the color scheme of the nursery. The best baby shower invitations provide invitees with all the information they need to know about the shower. Does this Spark an idea?
Guest of Honor
Include the guest of honor's name on the baby shower invitation in a prominent position, so that invited guests immediately know whose shower they're being invited to. If the shower is co-ed, include the dad's name as well.
Theme
Use the baby shower invitation to introduce invited guests to the shower's theme and the baby's gender. Baby shower invitations are often light blue, to indicate the arrival of a boy or light pink, to indicate the arrival of a girl. If you're unsure of the sex of the baby, use the favorite color of the mom-to-be, or opt for yellow or green. Baby shower themes can range from simple ABC themes to more intricate themes such as a safari adventure.
Date and Time
You want guests to arrive on-time for the baby shower festivities, so its important to include the date and time on the invitations. The time the shower starts is especially important if you're planning a surprise baby shower and need guests to arrive before the guest of honor.
Location
Use the baby shower invitation to provide invited guests with the address of the baby shower location. Include the street number, street name and zip code. If there are recognizable landmarks near the venue, indicate this information on the invitation. Give baby shower guests a heads up about parking, especially if there's no parking lot, parking is limited, or there's a fee required for parking.
Baby Shower Gift Registry
Parents-to-be typically sign up for one or more baby shower registries to give family and friends an idea of the types of items they need and want for their new arrivals. One of the best ways to inform friends and family of the registry is by including the registry details with the baby shower invitation.
RSVP
Suggest that guests contact you by a specific date, preferably a week or two before the baby shower, to let you know if they're attending and how many people they're bringing along with them.
Give baby shower guests a way to get in contact with you to inform you whether they plan to attend the shower or have to miss it. List your phone number, email address or both, so that guests can contact you directly.
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