Free Baby Shower Invitation Templates

What Is a Baby Shower Invitation?

A Baby Shower Invitation is sent to guests to celebrate the pregnancy of the mother-to-be and her future baby. However, it is not uncommon to also host a Baby Shower after the mother has given birth and has adapted to the routine and life with the new baby. Either way, these decisions should be closely coordinated with the mother to ensure that the timing is comfortable.

Alternate Name:

• Baby Shower Invitation Card.

Before sitting down to plan the party and drafting up the invitations, you need to carefully think about who will attend the party. After all, the success and element of fun of the baby shower will all depend on who will be present which can include close family and friends as well as colleagues and neighbors. Deciding on this cannot be done without the mother and any potential guest need to be confirmed with the mother. Perhaps there are a few faces that she would rather not see at the party.

After confirming the list of guests, it is time to move on to start thinking about Baby Shower Invitation ideas. The best way to do this is to create a custom invitation using an editable template which will allow you to personalize the invitation and tailor it to the style and interests of the mother-to-be.

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How to Write a Baby Shower Invitation?

Now that you have successfully chosen and added a personalized touch to the invitation, the next task is to think about the Baby Shower Invitation wording. This can be quite tough to get right as generally, they have their own style, particularly if you have never done this before. Take into account the following points when writing your Baby Shower Invitation:

• Avoid using long, complex language. The simpler, the better. Keep it as short as you can so that the invitation only has the essential information;
• Make it obvious what the event is about. How you choose to do this is completely up to you. You could simply give it a title or short quote relating to the birth of a baby. Maybe you would like to add a picture of a baby – the way you do this does not matter too much, the main aim is to ensure the recipients of the invitation will know exactly what they are invited to just by looking at it;
• Specify who the celebration is for (the name of the mother-to-be);
• You should also state who is organizing the event. This would be useful for guests as they would know who to contact in case they have any questions;
• The date, time, and venue of the event;
• Information regarding potential gifts (if they are required);
• RSVP information for the guests to inform the host about their attendance.

How to Ask for Gifts on a Baby Shower Invitation?

Although gifts for a Baby Shower are not always compulsory, in most cases it is considered the standard norm. Information detailing this will be reflected in the Baby Shower Invitation message. The way this is done can vary from host to host. In many cases, the host will provide details of a Baby Registry Checklist which will contain a list of the absolute necessities for the mother and her future baby. If there is no checklist, there may be a list of suggested items that would be useful to purchase.

In some instances, the mother to be may decide that they do not want any presents as they could have already purchased a fair majority of the things that they would need. Instead, they could benefit from receiving gift vouchers or cash, which allows them to specifically pick the things that they want. For example, they may already have their eyes set on a great crib and would not be so happy with one of a different brand.

No matter what the gifts could entail, the request should politely be included in the invitation. It should be done so simply, with a one line sentence.

What to Include in a Baby Shower Invitation?

Apart from the main structure of the Baby Shower Invitation text mentioned above, you could also include additional things in the invitation to make it that extra bit special. Consider the following points:

• If there is a particular theme for the event, you should provide details of this in the invitation to help better prepare the guests for what to expect;
• If the gender of the baby is already known and if the parents have already finalized a name, you can include this information on the invitation too – providing that the mother-to-be has granted permission for this information to be included;
• You could provide information regarding the food at the party. This sometimes varies from full-course meals to snacks;
• The dress code should also be included in the invitation, particularly if it is a themed party that may require the guests to dress in a certain way;
• If the guests are required to bring something (to take part in an activity, for example) this information should also be relayed in the invitation;
• Details of a plus one invitation or whether the presence of children is permitted should also be included.

Ensuring that you provide all of the necessary information in the invitation will guarantee a successful Baby Shower celebration and an exciting time for the mother-to-be. After all, the whole event is dedicated to her and the happiness of the pregnant mother should be the number one priority.

Haven't found the template you're looking for? Take a look at the related templates below:

• Bridal Shower Invitation Template;
• Gender Reveal Invitation Template;
• Baptism Invitation Template.