How to Word a Bridal Shower Tea Invitation
When planning a bridal shower tea, it’s important to remember the details that make the occasion special. The invitation will be your guests’ first impression of the event and should include proper wording. By carefully choosing the wording for each line of the invitation, you will be well on your way to hosting an enjoyable and memorable bridal shower tea.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Extend the invitation to the bridal shower tea in line 1. Use appropriate wording that will grab the readers’ attention and make it immediately clear that this is an invitation. Shower invitations commonly use lines beginning with “You are cordially invited” or “We request the honor of your presence.”
-
2
Indicate that this is a themed bridal shower tea in line 2. Common bridal shower themes include cooking, gardening or lingerie. Be sure to let your guests know if they should bring a themed gift, dress in costume or participate in the theme in any other way. If there is no theme, omit this line.
-
-
3
Give the day, date and starting time of the bridal shower tea in line 3. If there is a set ending time, indicate this as well. Typical wording may include “Saturday, May 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.”
-
4
List the location and complete address of the bridal shower tea in line 4. Give as much identifying information as possible, including the name of the business or residence, like “Victorian Tea Garden” or “Rachel’s House” to help your guests find the location. It is also helpful to include a separate sheet with a small map and detailed driving directions.
-
5
Ask your guests to RSVP or respond with regrets only in line 5. If you need an accurate guest count, ask guests to RSVP, meaning that each guest needs to let you know whether she will attend. If you ask guests to respond with regrets only, only the guests who cannot attend will respond. For your guests’ convenience, include two contact methods, such as a phone number and an email address.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
If the bride has registered for gifts, it is acceptable to enclose a separate card with the invitation, with wording like “Jane is registered at Bed and Bath World and Kitchen Mart.”
If guests will incur costs to attend the shower, such as ordering refreshments from a menu or paying for parking, indicate this in an enclosure.
Always proofread your invitation before printing.
It is not acceptable to request cash-only gifts.
Do not use overly complicated or elaborate wording that could confuse readers.
References
- Photo Credit Dick Luria/Photodisc/Getty Images
