Rules for Wedding Shower Invitations
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Some girlfriends and I had the privilege of throwing a good friend a wedding shower last month. We thought it would be fun and different to create the wedding shower invitations from scratch. We always prided ourselves on past artistic endeavors. We got lots of practice sewing and bedazzling things on the cheap, since we were in a sorority. We took that confidence and started off on our adventure to make the perfect wedding shower invitations. To help all those who follow our footsteps, we decided to write up a summary of our lessons learned.
Before you begin your inspired journey to the perfect wedding shower invitations, check with the bride to make sure she is cool with you unleashing your creativity. That does not entail spoiling the secret or giving away all the details. Some prospective brides have been thinking about their wedding day all their lives and also have a set vision of what the shower should look like. I personally feel that brides like that should have to throw their own showers. You probably know your bride well enough, so this may not be an issue and you can check this box and carry on.
There are a million different designs for wedding shower invitations, so I am not going to babble on about what you can make. They should probably relate to your theme in some way, but do not have to. If there is no theme for the party, then just make those wedding shower invitations to be different, beautiful or entertaining.
Now, listen closely, because this next paragraph is what is most important. Make sure you go over the message on your wedding shower invitations with a fine tooth comb. It often helps to have a fresh pair of eyes look at it, since a mistake you have been looking at for so long might look normal at this point. I have seen lots of tips that say your invitations should be written in proper British English. Unless Sir Elton John is on the guest list, I think this is superfluous. Just make sure your spelling and grammar are correct. It is essential that the invitation recipients have the right date and time for the soiree. Check that the name of the location is spelled correctly and that the address is accurate. If the address is confusing, include directions. Make sure to tell people to reply as to whether they will be able to attend or not. There are always guests who will attend without replying, and those will not attend but never tell you. Such ambiguities can wreak havoc on your food, drink and activities preparation. Now, there will always be a couple people who show up unexpectedly or cannot make it at the last minute. But, by making it explicit on the wedding shower invitations, you increase your odds of a good headcount tremendously. Having a clear RSVP statement, however, will give you a better chance with planning. Most people assume "shower" means only women, so if men are invited, be sure to be clear about that on the invitation somewhere too. Lastly, if you are hosting a themed party, make sure your guests know what to wear or bring. "Wear your best and brightest Hawaiian garb."
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