Baby Shower Invitations are a time saver for the hostess. It is also a good idea to have more than you need. If you send them by mail, you want an envelope that stands out so that it doesn't look like junk mail.
How many guests to invite:
Usually you invite between 8 and 30 guests. The number would be determined by several things. One is where you are having the baby shower. In a dining room, a backyard, a rented room. What type of guests you are having. Ladies, men, ladies and men, and/or children.
What type of Baby Shower Invitations:
You can get free babyshower invite ideas, purchase printable cards, make a handmade babyshower invite, create your own designs, send ecards, handwritten, personalized, blank cards, baby shower invite, or use a babyshower invite kit.
Where to get ideas:
You can get your ideas from old baby shower invitations, online, books, or magazine articles.
What styles of cards to choose from:
You can choose from several different styles: Elegant, embossed, formal, simple, trendy, ornate, or wacky.
Where to get Baby Shower Invitations: Online, party supply shop, stationary store, Wal-mart, Shopko, Target, K-Mart, or office supply stores.
Who to send to:
Everyone invited should get seperate baby shower invitations, even if they are in the same household.
When to send:
They should be sent out 3 to 6 weeks in advance. This gives your guests time to clear their schedules, purchase gifts, and return RSVP's.
What to include on your card:
Name of the guest of honor
If surprise babyshower, mention that on the card
Theme of the party
Date and time of the shower
Location and directions to the shower
Name and address of hostess/host
Favorite colors of guest of honor
Where guest of honor has a registry
Suggested ideas for gifts
Tell them if a meal is planned, refreshments, appetizers, etc
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