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Bridal shower invitations

Tea in the garden, brunch with friends or cocktails with the bridal party. Find the invitation for the shower you’re throwing.

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WORDING, TIMING AND TIPS

Before you send it.

A friend, the maid of honor or a family member usually hosts the bridal shower, and the invitation sets expectations for a gift-giving party. That makes it the right place to mention the registry, a theme like “recipe shower” or “stock the bar,” and whether it’s a surprise.

Share the link with the whole guest list at once, or email it through GatherRibbon and see who has opened it. Each reply can include a note, which is a lovely place for guests to send the bride a few kind words.

What to include

  • The bride’s name, or both partners for a couples’ shower
  • Host names
  • Date, time and address
  • Registry details
  • Any theme, and what to bring for it
  • Whether it’s a surprise, and an RSVP date

When to send it

Send bridal shower invitations four to six weeks ahead. Showers usually take place two to three months before the wedding.

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Wording ideas

Classic
Please join us for a bridal shower honoring Claire Bennett Sunday, May 2 at 11 am The Garden Room, 40 Elm Street Hosted by her bridesmaids
Recipe shower
Showering the bride-to-be with love (and recipes)! Please bring your favorite family recipe to fill Rosa’s first kitchen.
Couples’ shower
Jack and Lily are tying the knot! Celebrate the couple at a backyard shower. Saturday, Aug 21 · 4 pm Registered at Home & Hearth

Questions, answered.

Who hosts a bridal shower?

Usually the maid of honor, bridesmaids, a close friend or family. It’s also perfectly fine today for the couple’s mothers to host.

Can I put registry information on a bridal shower invitation?

Yes. It’s standard on shower invitations because the event centers on gifts. A short line with the store or website name is enough.

Should shower guests be invited to the wedding?

Yes. Inviting someone to the shower but not the wedding is considered a faux pas. The usual exception is an office shower thrown by coworkers.

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