Sure, you could grab baby shower invitations at the local drug
store and just fill in the blanks. But why not do something
special? Particularly if your circle of friends and family has been
experiencing a lot of baby-oriented events lately,
you'll want your baby shower to stand out, and that begins with the
shower invitations.
First, take the time to talk to the mom-to-be and find out her
hopes for the event. Will it be a stylish
party, or a casual gathering of friends? Will it be specific to
the gender of the baby? Should games be played? Will the woman's
husband or partner be present, or is the shower for women only? Get
clear on your guest of honor's expectations, then let the baby
shower invitation reflect those choices.
Thanks in part to online print companies, ordering custom-printed
baby shower
invitations is no longer an excessive expense. Many designs are
available for less than $2.00 (1 pound) each. Just make sure to
double-check the information you're sending, and allow extra time
for printing and delivery.
When choosing a baby shower invitation design, keep in mind that
the current trend in baby showers is toward the
fun and whimsical, rather than formal and traditional. The most
popular styles feature cutouts, silhouette art and bold colors as
opposed to the traditional pastels. Contemporary baby shower
invitations often focus on the mother, rather than the coming
child. Use the taste of the mother-to-be as your guidepost in
selecting a design.
If you've got the time for a project, hand-made baby shower
invitations are a great keepsake. One easy approach is to print an
open-faced invitation at home on beautiful, heavy card stock, two
to a page. Then, hole-punch an even number of holes to create a
border at least a 1/4" from the edge of the card. String this
through with thin satin ribbon, either in a solid color or with a
cute pattern, and tie in a neat bow on the front of the card.
Secure the bow with a tiny dot of glue.
One quirky and creative approach to baby shower invitations is a
chocolate bar with a customized wrapper. Stationary and party
supply companies are offering this choice more and more. You can
choose from a variety of designs, and print the name of the mom and
the location information right on the wrapper. Customized chocolate
bars make great baby shower favors, as well.
Since part of the point of the baby showers is to give gifts to the
mother-to-be, provide some gift guidance on the invitation. Does
mom have a shower registry, and if so, where and under what name?
Is she in desperate need of clothing for her first baby, or does
she want to stock the nursery? Baby shower guests will appreciate
it if you take the guesswork out of gift-giving. Get the
invitations out at least two weeks before the event, and you'll
have done your part for a unique and successful shower.
Learn all about how to throw a great baby shower:
Link to USHT1216A How To Throw A Baby Shower to come, in
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