Everything You Must Know Before Sending Out Your Baby Shower Invitations

A baby shower is a special occasion and so it is only right that you should want to formally invite the guests. So, unless a baby shower is intended as a surprise or is being arranged at short notice, then a written invitation is almost always the best method to use. Where this is not possible then personally inviting guests by phone is an acceptable alternative but e-mailed invitations ought to be avoided despite the fact that they may seem convenient and quick.

If your finances allow then your baby shower invitations can be custom printed although this really is not necessary and there are plenty of first class pre-printed invitations available either locally or on the Internet. Alternatively you can always design and make your own shower invitations if you have the time and a bit of artistic talent.

As 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.

Another thing to think about including is details of the theme for the party or the baby shower gift registry and this can be a little bit tricky as many people feel this is presumptuous and places excessive pressure on your guests. Of course this is a matter of personal preference, but one solution which often works is to leave this out of your invitations, request you guests to reply by phone and then slip this tactfully into the conversion if guests do confirm their attendance. Do not forget though that you must have this information to hand when your guests telephone and etiquette states that you should only give out any baby shower gift registry information if your guest requests it. When your baby shower is to be a formal event then you cannot go wrong if you stick to etiquette but, if your shower is less formal and includes only close friends then you can probably relax the rules a bit.

The timeline for a baby shower is important and the more advance notice your guests are given the better. As a result, you ought to aim to mail the invitations out some 4 to 6 weeks prior to the shower date and this is particularly important if guests from out of town are being invited. Where this is not possible then you ought to certainly aim to get your invitations out at least 2 to 3 weeks ahead of the party. A good period of notice allows your guests to sort out their schedules, RSVP and go shopping for appropriate gifts.

It is also quite important that you request your guests to pick up the phone to let you know whether or not they will be attending. With all the other tasks involved in organizing the baby shower the last thing you need is to have to telephone around to discover whether some of the guest plan on coming. However, there will almost always be a few guests who do not reply and so a week or so prior to the shower date you will have to make time to contact those individuals to find out their intentions. Having accurate numbers will help a great deal with making the necessary arrangements for your special day.

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