Throwing a baby shower is a fun way of sharing your joy about the new arrival in your friend's life with others. Communities like the military are holding baby showers to make expectant mothers feel special while their husbands are overseas. Nevada's largest baby shower was held this month, where over a hundred mothers-to-be opened gifts. It was a first for Operation Homefront, an organization which supports military families. There are many elements in planning a successful baby shower, but the starting point is the invitations. These are what your guests will see even before they attend your party, so you should try to make this first impression as striking as possible.
You can choose a design for your baby shower invitations online. It can then be personalized, and the company can even address and mail the cards to your guests. Remember to mention the name of the guest of honor, date, time, and venue. If it's a surprise, alert your guests in the invitations, otherwise one of them may accidentally mention it to the person for whom you are holding the party.
Also include the RSVP date and contact number, so that you know the number of guests who are planning to attend and you can make preparations for the party accordingly. Remember to proof read the card before it is sent, so that you can be sure the correct information is on it.
The card you choose depends on how formal or casual you want the party to be. Formal invitations are available in parchment, and you can tie them with ribbon to heighten the effect. In case your party is themed, your baby shower invitations should match the theme. You may want to divide the duties for the party among several people, so that tasks can be done simultaneously. Appoint one person to manage the food, another to look after the decorations, and so on.
You can even print the invitations out yourself. Use good quality paper to do so. You can get ideas on how to word your card online, such as using rhymes, holiday references if applicable, and so on.
