Choosing Bridal Shower Invitations: 5 Considerations

03/22/09

There's not supposed to be any moment in a woman's life as exciting and meaningful as her wedding day. And while the idea of a perfectly happy bride is wonderful, the person hosting the bridal shower may feel more than a little pressure to make her so. You want everything to be perfect for the bride you're celebrating. An important part of planning a great bridal shower? Choosing great bridal shower invitations, of course.

1. Invitees. The length of the guest list will have a significant impact on the kind of bridal shower invitations you choose. Especially if you are on a budget, purchasing intricate invitations for a large number of people can get more than a little expensive. Before you can be sure about the kind of invitation you want for a bridal shower, it's important to think through your guestlist. From there, you'll be able to determine which kinds of invitations will best fit into your budget.

2. Theme. When choosing bridal shower invitations, you'll also need to consider the theme of the shower. Oftentimes, this theme matches the one chosen for the wedding, such as a Halloween themed shower for a Halloween wedding. Other times, it can be something racy and fun, such as a lingerie bridal shower. If you've chosen a theme for the shower, the bridal shower invitations should reflect that.

3. Design. How your bridal shower invitations are designed will generally be decided by your theme. But it will also depend heavily on the tone of the shower. Will it be a formal bridal shower? Then formal invitations are your best choice. Having a casual bridal shower? Then go with fun, colorful bridal shower invitations. The design of your invitations will be the first thing to tell your guests what to expect from the bridal shower.

4. Printing. There are countless options for printing your bridal shower invitations. Many maids of honor simply print the invitations at home, or purchase special card stock and have the wording printed by a copy shop. Easier (but generally more expensive) is purchasing invitations. When you buy ready made bridal shower invitations, you can either purchase them pre made, or have them custom printed according to your design. To save time and effort, many people choose to order bridal shower invitations over the internet.

5. Wording. When thinking of the wording for your bridal shower invitations, there's a lot you'll need to keep in mind. The invitation wording should incorporate your bridal shower theme and tone/level of formality. Your bridal shower invitations' wording also needs to go over any information you guests must know, such as gift or wardrobe requirements.