If you’re planning to hold a baby shower in the coming months, getting the invitations ready and sent will be one of the first organizational jobs you have to do. Fortunately, elegant baby shower invitations don’t need to be expensive or complicated — you can even make them yourself.

Despite the growing influence of email in today’s world, there’s still something rather charming about receiving a printed invitation to a special party in the mail. So it’s a nice idea to invite your guests by sending cards that you have themed according to the style of the shower party.

There’s no end of themes to choose from, and most will suggest a design or motif that you can incorporate into the invitation layout. You may like the idea of traditional designs that include motifs such as a lamb, the moon or a duckling or which have a baby associated background such as a blue gingham pattern. Or you can go with something more unusual, such as a sports theme — you can even find Elvis invitations!

If you do an online search you’ll easily find sites which allow you to create a downloadable or printable template, along with suggestions for wording. If you have experience with a graphics program such as Photoshop you can design your own totally unique invitation.

Most modern color printers will do the job of printing out your invitations very effectively, and depending on the model you own you may be able to use a heavier weight of paper or card. If you’re design includes a motif or graphic, you could perhaps print it on the address label as well to make the envelope part of the theme.

When you’re phrasing your invitation, don’t forget to double check that you have included key information about the time and location of the shower party, together with instructions about an RSVP. Make sure to send them out to your invitees early enough for guests to keep the date free — though not so far ahead that they forget about the party!

So you’re having a party to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a baby? Great news! Now the fun of planning starts — with decisions about the baby shower invitation wording.

If you’ve already got a theme in mind, the shower invitation style and wording can probably fit in with that. Remember that the invitation is one of the first elements of the shower party that your guests will see — so it’s important to set a tone that will match the rest of the event.

Baby shower themes are often informal, so you can allow yourself to be creative and unusual in the way you word the invite. A humorous, light-hearted style may be the best choice — and playful themes such as teddy bear or balloon parties require amusing and informal wording.

You can make use of poems, famous quotes, or you even create your own. If you do an online search you’ll find several ideas you can adapt for your shower invitation. Make it catchy — and if you already know whether it’ll be a baby boy or girl, you could make it gender-specific if you like.

How about some nursery rhymes? Well known verses such as Humpty Dumpty, Baa Baa Black Sheep or Hickory, Dickory, Dock might be fun. See if you can work in the names of the expectant parents for an amusing and personal touch.

Don’t lose touch with the essentials: the key information that all your guests will need to reserve the date and time and find the party venue. If the location will be unfamiliar to most people, a simple map to help them find the way will be appreciated — as will information about local transport options, parking and so on.

Is the party going to be a surprise for the mom-to-be? If so, put it in the invitation! That way, you’ll run less risk of one of the guests giving away the secret in an unguarded moment. Guests will also know not to send a gift in advance in this situation.

If there’s a gift list or a registry, it’s practical to include information about it on the invitation. It’s always useful to be able to consult a list to find out what presents have already been bought.

Planning a baby shower is lots of fun — and the shower invitation gives you a chance to exercise your artistic and imaginative talents. Choose colors, pictures and wording that fit the overall theme of the party. And if it’s not going to be a surprise shower, don’t forget to involve the parents-to-be in all the plans where possible!

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A baby shower is a joyous event to celebrate a beautiful idea — the imminent arrival of a new member of the family. So naturally you want to find ideas for elegant baby shower invitations to announce the event!

Apart from the obvious importance of giving your guests essential details about place, date, time and so on, your invitations should complement the theme and tone of the baby shower party. They can be elegant and still keep to the mood of a baby shower by using motifs and images that capture the sweetness and innocence of a new-born baby. (more…)

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Don’t let finding ideas for baby shower favors become a chore. Use these simple guidelines to help come up with the best ideas for favors that your guests will appreciate AND give you time and energy to enjoy the party yourself!

To Favor … Or Not To Favor?!

Let’s be frank: you don’t have to give party favors to have your shower go with a swing. Your guests are coming to the shower to celebrate the imminent arrival of a baby and and express love, friendship and support for the parents-to-be — let that be the primary goal of the evening.

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What could be more charming than a baby shower footprint invitation for the party to celebrate the imminent arrival of a new member of the family?

Baby footprints are a delightful motif for all kinds of artwork connected with children and young families. One simple image communicates the innocence and love that everyone associates with the birth of a baby boy or girl.

One of the nicest things about the footprint theme is its simplicity. Whether you choose to make the invitations yourself or have them professionally printed, you’ll be sure your guests will immediately associate the design with your baby shower. (more…)

Baby shower cakes designs usually center round the theme of the party. And since the basic theme of the event is to celebrate the imminent arrival of a baby, your design is already almost complete!

One of the most popular baby cake designs is a diaper cake. This actually isn’t a cake to be eaten! It’s a collection of useful items for the mom and dad-to-be and a variety of small toys and gifts for the infant.

The diaper cake may be incorporate a real cake base in the design and be decorated with a selection of baby items. Or (more likely) real diapers will be arranged in the style and shape of a party cake and the gifts will be layered into the arrangement.

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Planning a baby shower is loads of fun — whether you’re the mom-to-be, a relative or friends of the family!

A baby shower is a wonderful way to congratulate the expectant parents and it allows friends and family members to express their love and best wishes.

The last months of a pregnancy are a magical time of anticipation. It’s customary for the shower to be organized by a relative or close friend during this time, as everyone prepares for the arrival of the new baby.

In many ways, a baby shower is just like any party in that it requires thorough preparation to go well. A carefully planned shower allows everyone to enjoy the event to the fullest and lets the organizers take part in the fun along with the guests.

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