How to Word an Elegant Baby Shower Invitation

Choose an elegant or formal invitation for the baby shower.

Although words like cute and fun are synonymous with babies, a "cute" and "fun" baby shower isn't for everyone. Some women prefer a more formal and elegant get-together to celebrate their impending arrival. Make sure you know what the mother-to-be wants her shower to be like. If you are hosting an elegant baby shower, start by sending the guests an invitation that reflects that theme. Choose the invitation and its wording carefully to set the tone for the occasion. Also, choose paper invitations instead of emailed invitations to be more formal.

Instructions

1. Word invitations for an elegant baby shower by following similar guidelines you would use for a formal invitation. Avoid using abbreviations and numerals. All dates, times and addresses should be fully written out. For instance you would write "at ten o'clock in the morning on Saturday, the twentieth of March, two thousand and twelve" as opposed to "at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 3/20/12."

2. Choose a heading for your invitation. As the host, you can begin with your name followed by an invitation to the event by writing, "Mary Sue Smith invites you to attend an elegant baby shower honoring Lisa Marie Smith." Another option is to begin with a common invitation heading such as, "You are cordially invited to," or "The honor of your presence is requested at." Next, show who the shower is for by stating, "an elegant baby shower for Elizabeth Griffin." If it is a coed shower, include the father-to-be's name, changing the wording to, "an elegant baby shower for John and Elizabeth Griffin."

3. Include pertinent information including the date, time and location of the shower. The location should include the full address of the establishment where the shower is to be held. Provide RSVP information along with a contact name.

4. Add any additional information guests might need to know such as the gender of the baby and any stores the mother-to-be has registered at.

References

• Baby Center: Baby Shower Planning and Etiquette