Proper Wording for a Baby Shower Invitation
Whether playful or formal, handwritten or professionally printed, all baby shower invitations should contain pertinent information about the event. Remember to follow proper etiquette while informing guests of who the party is for and when and where it will take place. Does this Spark an idea?
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Features
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Keep the invitation wording simple. Let guests know the name of the mom-to-be, host, location, time and date of the baby shower. Include a contact person, phone number or email address, and deadline date so guests know how to R.S.V.P.
Style
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Decide whether you want formal or informal wording on the baby shower invitation. Having an invitation that reads that the host "requests the honor or your attendance" indicates a formal tone. A more casual approach to an invitation may include a baby-themed poem or rhyme.
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Etiquette
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Do not include any baby registry information on the actual invitation, according to etiquette specialist Emily Post. List this information on a separate sheet of paper and include it in the packaging.
Enclosures
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Include any enclosures in the envelope along with the invitation. Have separate sheets for directions to the baby shower location and any baby registry information.
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