Baby Shower Invitations Require A Bit Of Careful Planning

Your baby shower is a very special occasion and so naturally it is only right that you should want to formally invite your guests. So, unless a baby shower is going to be a surprise or is being arranged rather quickly, then written invitations are invariably the best method to use. If this is not possible then personally inviting guests by phone is acceptable and e-mailed invitations should be avoided despite the fact that they may appear to be quick and convenient.

Provided your budget allows then your baby shower invitations can be custom printed but this really is not necessary as there are a lot of excellent pre-made invitations available either locally or on the Internet. Alternatively you can also design and make your own baby shower invitations if you have enough time and a bit of creative talent.

As is the case with any party invitations your guests will have to have some basic information such as the name of the person who is the subject of the baby shower, the name of the host, the date and time of the baby shower, the location and instructions on how to RSVP.

One other thing to consider adding is details of any theme of the event or the baby shower gift registry and this can be a little tricky as many people feel this is presumptuous and puts undue pressure on the guests. Naturally this is a matter of personal choice, but one answer that normally works is to leave this out of the invitations, request you guests to reply by phone and then than slip this tactfully into the conversion if guests do confirm that they will be coming. Remember though that you will need to have this information to hand when your guests phone and etiquette states that you must only give out any baby shower gift registry information if your guest requests it. When the baby shower is to be a formal event then you cannot go far wrong if you keep to etiquette but, if the shower is less formal and involves only close friends you can probably get away with relaxing the rules a bit.

The timeline for a baby shower is very important and the greater the notice the guests are given the better. consequently, you should aim to send your invitations out 4 to 6 weeks ahead of the shower date and this is particularly important if out of town guests are being invited. If this is not possible then you should certainly aim to mail your invitations out at least 2 to 3 weeks prior to the event. A good period of notice allows your guests time to sort out their personal schedules, RSVP and go shopping for appropriate gifts.

It is also quite important for you to request your guests to pick up the phone and let you know whether they will be coming. With all the other tasks involved in organizing your baby shower the very last thing you need is to have to phone around to find out if some of the guest plan on coming. Nevertheless, there will almost always be some guests who fail to reply and so one week prior to the party date you should make time to contact those individuals to find out their intentions. An accurate head count will be a great help when it comes to making the arrangements for your very special event.


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