If you’re fretting over finding the perfect invitations and worried about using just the right words…you’re not alone! Invitations are a guest’s first clue to what kind of Bridal Shower this is going to be, and first impressions can be very important!
q: when do i send the invitations?
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This can be tricky because if you send invitations out too late, your guests might already have other plans, while if you send them out too far in advance, you run the risk of guests forgetting about the Shower altogether.
Keeping all that in mind, it’s good timing to send the invitations 2 – 3 weeks in advance. You’ll give guests time to clear their schedules and find that ‘perfect’ gift…and it’s not so far in advance that they will forget about the Shower.
q: when do i need to send more than one invitation?
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The general rule is each adult should be sent their own invitation. However if you’re including the men and hosting a couples shower, you would send one invitation to the couple.
If there are two female adults living at the same place (roommates) then in this case you would send two seperate invitations.
q: if the bride is having another shower, can i invite the same guests?
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Try to stay away from inviting the same guests. If you must overlap the guest lists to avoid offending anyone, be sure to let the overlapping guests know that you dont expect them to bring ANOTHER gift, that you simply enjoy their company.
q: how do i choose a style?
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If you’re using a theme with the Bridal Shower, then choose an invitation that displays the theme and you’ll be all set.
If you’re still looking for ideas, browse around the invitation websites. You can purchase online, use the ideas and get a few of the guests together to make your own, or get some ideas before heading out to the store.
q: rsvp or no rsvp?
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It seems guests have forgotten what RSVP means, and even if you put “please RSVP” or “please respond”, you may not hear from all of your guests before the shower.
If you have reservations at a restaurant or need to know exactly how many people you’re expecting, go ahead and put RSVP on the invitations. But be prepared to call the non- responding guests several days before the shower to find out if they will be attending.