How You Can Send The Perfect Bridal Shower Invitations
By Karen Hill
When planning a shower for a close friend or relative, coming up with shower ideas for invitations can seem daunting at first. However, if you follow a simple set of guidelines when approaching your shower invitations, the process can be easy and you will end up with a high quality and memorable invitation.

Custom Made or Mass Produced?

Not all shower invitations are created equal. Depending on which approach you choose, you can wind up with invitations that vary greatly in terms of quality. Mass produced invitations are usually created with standard card stock while handmade invitations allow you choose your paper and allow you to use high quality blends that are much nicer to the touch. With off the shelf shower invitations you also run the risk of using invitations that perhaps some of your friends have used in the past. Because your guests may keep the invitation well into the future as a keepsake, it is a good choice to go for quality when choosing your shower invitations.

Essential Information for Shower Invitations

Bridal shower invitations should not only invite your guests to the event, they should contain clear instructions on the location of the shower, any theme that is being used for the shower and an RSVP card that can help you determine the amount of guests you can expect at the shower. Making sure that you include a self addressed return envelope for RSVP cards is also a great way to ensure they are returned in a timely fashion.

Bridal Shower Invitation Styles

When creating your shower invitations there are many different approaches and quality levels. Quality stationery designers will work with you to achieve the overall look and feel of your shower invitations and may suggest things such as: multi-layered design, color schemes, envelope and seal options as well as wording and layout. You can always find an approach that will fit your budget from basic one layer invitations all the way up to more expensive and higher quality layered approaches.

Making Sure You Match

The elements of your shower invitations should be approached as a set that includes invitation, rsvp, return envelope and seal. You can go a long way in showing your attention to detail and style by making sure these items match both in design and color but also in paper stock. Again, a knowledgeable designer will always have these things in mind when you engage them to create your shower invitations.

When to Send Shower Invitations

You want to make sure that your shower invitations are put in the mail with plenty of time for your guests to respond and for you to get a clear count on your guest list. A good time frame for mailing is 2-3 months prior to the shower. If you have out of town guests, this will also allow you some time to arrange accommodations at a local hotel. With group booking you can usually get a discount on the room rate for your out of town guests. This information can also be included in your shower invitations.

Following the simple steps above can help keep you on track for the shower that you're planning and help you approach your shower invitations with quality in mind. Paying attention to the little details when it comes to your shower invitations can make a nice statement with your guests and provide them with an elegant keepsake of your shower.

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