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by Paper Maven Delights / December 28, 2023
Have you been wondering how to properly word your bridal shower invitations? Maybe you’d like some fun and creative ways to put together your own and find some alternatives to standard verbiage that’s already out there. This article will go over examples of some opening text that you can use on the invite, as well as details that should always be included. You’ll also find out about important etiquette do’s and don’ts when it comes to bridal shower invitations to make sure you have a smooth send off!
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Let’s Shower the Soon-to-be Mrs. |
Bring Your Love and Cheer |
Invitation by Glamyland on Zazzle
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Petals and Prosecco |
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Pop the Champagne |
Please Join us for a |
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Invitation by Card Mint
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She’s About to Pucker Up! |
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She Found Her Main Squeeze! |
Let’s Zest Things Up |
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Tropic Like It's Hot |
Invitation by Modern Paperie Co. on Zazzle
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Boots & Bubbly |
Invitation by PaperMinx on Zazzle
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Love is in Bloom |
Invitation by AdorePaperCo on Etsy
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Time for Tea |
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Get Ready To |
Love is Brewing |
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Invitation by loralangdesigns on Zazzle
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Please Join Us for a |
Invitation by Paper Damsels
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It's a Spa-aaaaah Party |
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Let's Pamper the Bride |
Manis & Mimosas |
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Sounds like a no-brainer—but this is the highlight of the invitation where you are introducing the guest of honor! This is also the fun part where you can get the most creative. Some proper openers can be worded like so:
It’s also important to note that if this will be a couple’s event, you will want to include the name of the partner on the invitation as well, which would be more formally known as a couple’s shower invitation.
Make sure this information is legible with easy-to-read fonts. The last thing you want is having guests confused about date and time.
Be sure to write the name of the actual location of where the Bridal Shower will be held as in the name of the restaurant or venue, as well as the address itself. For example:
Or, if you’re having it is being held at a hostess’s house:
City and State might be enough in some cases if you are holding the event at a well known restaurant or bar if you're trying to keep the amount of text minimal. However, if the event will be at someone's house, needless to say it is better to write the full address.
Include the name of the person the guest should contact in order to confirm their attendance, along with their contact information. You’ll also want to include the deadline they can RSVP by in order to properly plan around the number of guests that will be attending. P.S. it’s usually helpful to plan RSVP deadlines be 2-3 weeks before the shower. Here’s a simple way to word it:
Please RSVP to (person of contact) at (phone number) by (deadline)
Or, if you’d like to have guests contact specifically through a text:
If you prefer to receive RSVPs via email, you can say:
Finally, you can include the registry information. This can be the name of the physical location (for example Container Store) or a website if the registry is online. Simply worded:
If there will be no gifting involved, simply omit this line.
If you have any special requests of the guests, you can add an additional line on the invite, either before or after the registry information. This might be to coordinate a dress code to keep up with a particular style or theme, or maybe you'd like guests to bring a recipe card to put together a cook book for the bride-to-be.
If you'd like to set a dress code, you can say:
If you'd guests to bring their recipe cards
Bridal showers are typically thrown to shower the future bride with love and celebration. Many times gifts are given to send her off on her way. If the bride has a registry set up, it’s not uncommon for the registry to simply be listed on the invitation- whether it is the link to an online registry, or the name of the physical location where the registry is held.
However, sometimes a bride would prefer cash or gift cards if she feels as if she already has all she needs, or may simply prefer to receive a monetary gift that she can save for the future. But is there a formal way to ask for a monetary gift instead of a boxed gift on the invitation?
If you’d like to add a little grace to your request, there’s a simple way to keep it classy. Here are some examples of what you can write:
Or, you can simply go with small slither of text at the bottom that says:
If you’d like to go about an even more polite manner of requesting gift cards, the best way to go about it is by word of mouth. Let close family and friends know that the bride has everything that she needs, but a gift card would always be welcome. This way, they can spread the word to others.
Not having a registry listed on the invitation will also send a hint that no boxed gifts are needed. It’s a great way in itself to prompt guests to ask around pertaining to what the bride might appreciate instead.
Emailing invitations are generally not the best route to go when it comes to bridal shower invitations. Think about an inbox, and the amount of spam people receive or just everyday mundane messages. It’s not generally perceived as something where you would receive something formal for a special event such as a bridal shower.
E-vites may also be confusing to some. Is it just an FYI or a Save the date? Is it just requesting info before the actual invitation? If it’s a picture of an invitation—did they run out of actual invites and decide to send out to last minute guests to rack up as many gifts as possible? Although these may certainly not be the case, e-mailing your invites shows minimal effort and may leave people confused and annoyed.
With that said, consider taking the time to mail your invitations, especially since guests are most likely being considerate enough to go out of their way to purchase the bride a gift. Mailed invitations, although traditional, are still respectful ways to send out a formal invite. It also makes the guests' requested presence feel valued and appreciated.
As a general rule of thumb, bridal shower invitations should be sent out 6 to 8 weeks in advance. This will will give guests enough time to make the necessary arrangements to plan their schedule around the shower. However, you may want to send them out even earlier if you have certain guests will be traveling from out of town. This will give them the extra time to make arrangements for lodging and transportation. Always make sure you give guests ample time to plan around the event.
With a little bit of preparation and thought, finding the right wording for a bridal shower invitation doesn’t have to be a burden. If you have a theme, have your invitation reflect it to stay consistent and fun. There are many different wording ideas you can use the correlate with your theme, even if it’s more of a formal event or a brunch. There are also many themed templates already out there that you can use or get ideas from. Try to stay away from using email or text to send out the invitations in order to avoid confusion among guests and show that special care went into preparing the event. Ensuring proper etiquette with invitations will ensure the bridal shower is off to a great start!
