You Can Be Creative With Bridal Shower Invitations

Just don't neglect to add the time and date!

The wedding invitations might have to be relatively conservative but the bridal shower invitations can exhibit more of the bride's personality. This is a transitional event in her life; she's about to get married but there's no reason to expect she will change or the things she loves will be different. This is the perfect opportunity to show off who she is. The bridal shower invitations don't have to be engraved or carry religious or formal messages. They, and the party, can be as unique as the bride and offer an exclusive insight into the kind of woman she is, which is a lovely opportunity for her future husband's extended family to get to know her before the wedding, aside from his accounts.

Don't forget the obvious!
Naturally, there are essentials that should be incorporated in any invitation. The location, date and time are obvious but bridal shower invitations also need to list who is hosting the party and to whom to give the RSVP. Apart from those details, the rest is open to interpretation. If the guest of honor has chosen to have a public gift registry, then this can be mentioned either on the main invitation or little cards, courtesy of the store, can be inserted into the envelopes. The guests can take them to the store and make a selection from the gifts the bride has listed, making it easier to know what to buy, and also meaning that she will receive some items of the quality and style of her choosing.

Try a cool, fun design
Bridal shower invitations can include excerpts from the marriage vows on the front, or a photo of the happy couple, or even a picture of the house they will be living in once married. If there is a theme, it needs to be mentioned on the invitation, or the design structured around the theme. How about a card cut into the shape of a house, featuring caricatures of the bride and groom smiling from the windows? Or an invitation that looks like a grocery shopping list? Another clever idea is to make up CD's with a digital invitation created on a personal computer. It can be a PowerPoint presentation, a string of images or a song and a simple 'click to RSVP' link can be provided at the end. People love technology and if the bride is a gadget geek, she'll adore the quirky idea.

Practical ideas
When two families meet as a result of the relationship between two individuals, it's normal that not everyone will know each other. Consider including a map to the venue with the bridal shower invitations, or a list of directions. Also include the bride's nickname, if she has one, or shortened first name, so that unfamiliar guests can be made to feel more comfortable when they arrive.

While traditional wedding invitations often feature beautiful calligraphy, gold print and multiple layers of card, bridal shower invitations can be as fun and whimsical as the bride chooses. Just don't forget to tell the guests where to go and when to be there!