![]() The first thing is the number of guests you wish to invite. Having all of your friends and family together to celebrate is a special memory for all expectant parents, but there are a few things to consider when giving your host a list of people to invite. Your guests will surely get excited and want to browse the gift registry right when the invitation arrives. Remember that by the time you send out the invitations that you should already have mom-to-be’s registry set up. That way your guests will have time to mark their calendars yet it isn’t so far away that they would forget about it. WHEN SHOULD I SEND INVITATIONS?Ī good rule of thumb to go by is to send out the shower invitations four weeks ahead of time. ![]() The general rule is that the shower should be held in the home of the hostess It is common these days for the mommy-to-be to have more than one shower, one for close friends and family and another that her co-workers throw for her at the office. Showers are typically given four to six weeks before the baby’s due date, which is early enough to make sure that the baby doesn’t arrive before the party does. These days, it’s not uncommon to see a sister, mom, or mother-in-law hosting the shower. WHO CAN HOST A BABY SHOWER?īasically, anyone except the expectant couple can host the shower. By following these tips you will surely have a head start on all your planning. Here are some of the most asked questions when it comes to planning a baby shower. Instead of putting “adult-only” right on the invitation, wait until your guest RSVPs, and then when have your hostess let them know that the shower will be for adults-only. You know you want your shower to be an adult-only affair, but how do you put this on your invitations? Our answer is, you don’t! Heard the news? There’s a new kid on the block!Ĭome one, come all! We’re expecting in the fall! Join us as we celebrate the birth of our new child! Some examples of wording can be as follows: Make sure the address is to both parties or to send separate invites for couples not living together. Then in the wording and card design, you can also choose gender-neutral themes. The best way to do this is by including both names of the expecting parents right on the invite. Traditionally, baby showers are ladies-only affairs, but a new trend is to also include men. ![]() As long as you have everyone together, why not reveal your baby’s gender for a fun surprise? Some ideas to get your guests excited can be:ġ0 Fingers and toes–boy or girl–nobody knows! Some even combine the baby shower with the gender reveal party. This is a party where you reveal the gender to everyone with fun games, colored party favors or even colored food. ![]() Twinkle, Twinkle! It’s time for a SprinkleĪnother big trend right now is to have a gender reveal party with your closest friends and family. We’re happy to say there’s a baby on the way! Help shower mommy with gifts as we prepare for you know who! You don’t need to mention a boy or a girl, instead focus on the fact that a new baby is on the way. What if you want to wait to find out the gender of your child? If this is the case, you can stick to more gender-neutral invites. Help us give thanks to the Lord for our new blessing on the way. Thank the Heavens! We’re finally having a boy. God made all above, and a sweet baby girl to love. Please help us celebrate this joyous occasion. The Lord has blessed us with a new child. If you would like to go more traditional or include a religious message, these examples should provide some good inspiration: ![]() Help us welcome into this world our newest baby girl.Ī new baby girl or boy is one of life’s greatest blessings. Tickle us pink! There’s a new mommy to be! Thank the Heavens! We’re FINALLY having a girl. Little bows, pink toys, little toys, lifetime of joys. Sugar and spice and everything nice, that’s what our girl is made of. Some great examples of baby shower invitation wording for a girl that are more traditional or religious include: Pink is the traditional color, and a bow is a traditional symbol that is used to represent a little baby girl, but you should choose colors and themes that express your family’s personality. When it comes to a baby shower for a girl, the invitation wording can be light and playful as well. ![]()
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