Bridal Shower Invitations: 5 Things to Consider

There's not supposed to be any moment in a woman's life as exciting and meaningful as her wedding day. And while the idea of a perfectly happy bride is wonderful, the person hosting the bridal shower may feel more than a little pressure to make her so. You aim to make the bridal shower an absolutely perfect event that the bride will never forget. An important part of planning a great bridal shower? Choosing great bridal shower invitations, of course.

1) Invitees

The number of people invited to the bridal shower will have a definite effect on the bridal shower invitations. Especially for those planning with a limited budget, the cost of a ton of fancy invitations for a ton of guests can get out of hand. Before you can be sure about the kind of invitation you want for a bridal shower, it's important to think through your guestlist. When you consider the number of attendees, it's much easier to judge what kind of invitations your can get without breaking the budget.

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2) Theme

When choosing bridal shower invitations, you'll also need to consider the theme of the shower. Sometimes this theme can follow the wedding theme, such as a beach side bridal shower for a beach wedding. Other times, it can be something racy and fun, such as a lingerie bridal shower. If there is a set theme for the party, the bridal shower invitations should make that clear.

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3) Design

How your bridal shower invitations are designed will generally be decided by your theme. But it will also depend heavily on the tone of the shower. Will it be a formal bridal shower? Then formal invitations are your best choice. Hosting an informal get together with the girls? Then go with fun, colorful bridal shower invitations. It's important to remember that your invitation design will give your guests the first hint of what kind of party to expect.

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4) Printing

There are countless options for printing your bridal shower invitations. For bridal shower planners on a budget, it's often best to print your invitations on a home printer or in a printing shop. Easier (but generally more expensive) is purchasing invitations. When you buy ready made bridal shower invitations, you can either purchase them pre made, or have them custom printed according to your design. To save time and effort, many people choose to order bridal shower invitations over the internet.

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5) Wording

When thinking of the wording for your bridal shower invitations, there's a lot you'll need to keep in mind. The wording you choose should always reflect the bridal shower's theme and its level of formality. Your bridal shower invitations' wording also needs to go over any information you guests must know, such as gift or wardrobe requirements.

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How to Make Your Own Bridal Shower Invitations

It used to be that when you received an invitation to a bridal shower, it was either a very stodgy thing printed professionally on Crane paper or one of those fill in the blank kind of things. Bridal shower invitations are now becoming a source of pride for many future brides. Invitations that clearly broke the bank are not always the goal. Something different that everyone will remember fits the bill. If you subscribe to this way of thinking and strive to make your own bridal shower invitations, then I can help give you a few pointers.

You should jot down all your ideas before you even buy one envelope. Roughly draw what you picture each of your ideas will look like. Think about how the bridal shower invitations will be addressed and how they will open. Put together a list of items needed for the ideas you like the most. Then think through how much it will cost to send the invitations. Often, it is easy to weed out certain ideas because the materials will just cost too much. Work on the wording of your invitation once you decide on the winning idea. This is an important step, so you do not accidentally buy paper or cards that are too small for your message or leave too much wide open space that you then have to fill with impromptu design.

You can order or purchase all the materials after you have a firm design concept. Do not try to save costs by getting envelopes that do not match the invitations. Your bridal shower invitations themselves do not have to be color coordinated with your envelopes, but they need to be of equal card stock and fashion. If you are going to handwrite the invitation message, a set of specialty calligraphy pens will be invaluable. If calligraphy or penmanship is not your bailiwick, consider purchasing a stencil set. There are people who will provide their fancy handwriting for your bridal shower invitations for a small fee. Lastly, whatever the design, people love accessories on their invitations. Those of you making exciting 3D pop out invitations and cards shaped like wine bottles have the accessories thing taken care of. What prospective guests would not want to be greeted with music, feathers, ribbons or painted somethings when they open their bridal shower invitations? Make them have some flair.

I will close by saying that, if anywhere in this process, you decide it is too frustrating or you do not have time to have a regular job and make bridal shower invitations, abandon ship for the sake of your sanity. It is completely respectable to have your invitations outsourced. There are incredible companies and small boutiques online and on main street that exist because they provide cool and distinctive bridal shower invitations that will wow your guests. This is supposed to be fun. Do what is best for you.

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