What You Should Know About Bridal Shower Invitations
04/29/09
Wording is an important consideration if you are planning to send out bridal shower invitations. You will have to consider factors such as how to inform the guests about the theme if you have one, what poems to use, and what tone to take with the invitation. These factors are important in ensuring that the bridal shower invitations will stand out for the receivers.
Details that are commonly included in bridal shower invitations are the full name of the bride, and sometimes of the groom, the name of the RSVP person, the date by which guests must RSVP, and of course the date, time and location of the shower. You may also want to include in the bridal shower invitations information about where the bride is registered, the date of the wedding itself, and the name of the host. If the event has a specific theme, such as a garden shower or a lingerie shower, this information must obviously also be included in the bridal shower invitations. If you are planning to make the shower a surprise, the receivers must also be informed of this, along with what time the bride is expected to arrive.
Bridal shower invitations can either take on a traditional, a casual, or a general tone. What specific type you go with will of course depend on a number of factors, among them the type of the bridal shower that will be held, as well as the bride's preferences. The general type of bridal shower invitations is by far the simplest, and can be nothing more than a message of invitation, as well as the name of the bride and the time and place of the event. A traditional message will tend to be more formal, with an appropriately worded invitation, along with the name of the bride, the date and time of the party, as well as its location. Traditional bridal shower invitations also typically mention the required attire, and include a mention of the name of the person who is hosting the party.
Casual bridal shower invitations tend to be more informal and even "cutesy" in its approach, and may take on the form of a simple rhyme. Of course details such as the name of the bride, as well as the date, time and location of the party should be included as well. A themed bridal shower often requires a different approach. Bridal shower invitations for these types of events should reflect the specific theme, and the invitation should be worded to include the nature of the event, as well as mention its theme. This is particularly important if you want people to wear costumes to the party.
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