Baby Shower Invitations

By Joanne Elliott

When you are planning your baby shower invitations the most important thing is to think about the theme of your gathering. A baby shower invitation should be looked at just like your wedding invitation was; it should encompass and epitomize the overall "feeling" of the day. A baby shower is a very personal and individual occasion, to the point that the entire aim of the celebration is to welcome your new child, and a new life, into the world. Of course the obvious starting points are gender ... is the new arrival a little boy or a little girl?

Baby Shower Invitation Basics

Baby shower invitations are just like any other. You need to think about the size of the invitation first of all. Would you prefer your baby shower invitation to be a card that is sent in an envelope, or an A5 sized letter of invitation? What sort of size would you like it to be? Would you prefer an "ordinary" first class mail size, or do you think it would be sweeter to send miniature cards in tiny envelopes? Your baby shower invitation can be customized to suit your own wishes. You could go for "pre-packed" designs that are available to buy in gift shops and other stores, or you could choose to hire a professional to make your baby shower invitation truly original and memorable. Of course the choice that you make will depend upon your budget and how many people you wish to invite to your baby shower all together. There are no rights and wrongs involved within this choice and it is absolutely a matter of personal preference as to which avenue you choose to pursue.

Baby Shower Invitation Colors

The color of your baby shower invitations usually depends very much on the gender of your newborn child. Traditionally the color pink denotes a female child, and the color blue denotes a male child. The colors yellow and green are traditionally seen as gender-neutral, as are basic colors such as white and cream. Because it is an occasion that is based entirely around the child then you can be as bold and bright with the colors as you would like to be. For example, there is absolutely nothing wrong with choosing bold, clashing colors such as sky blue and hot oranges – think about the color of children's toys and clothing for inspiration if you get stuck.

Baby Shower Invitation Content

Of course you will have given due consideration to the more basic aspects of your baby shower invitation, such as the layout, font, printing color quality, graphics, and overall theme. Each and every one of these different elements goes a long way to ensure that your chosen baby shower invitation is both unique and special to your entire family. The wording on your baby shower invitation can also be anything that you would like it to be, but be sure to include the following details ...

  • Specific addressee
  • Date
  • Time
  • Location of venue
  • Contact details
  • Your newly arrived child's name
  • RSVP



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