Planning Effective And Memorable Bridal Shower Invitations
Creating bridal shower invitations is both an art and a craft, and it takes a certain touch to do it just right. You may think that once you have put your guest list together that the bulk of your work is done and you can rest easy. Not quite. There is still the issue of planning your bridal shower invitations and making sure that they are as memorable and as effective as you can possibly make them. Below we share some tips on how you can make your bridal shower invitations stand out with your guests.
Bridal shower invitation concerns regarding children
You don’t always necessarily want children in attendance when planning such a grownup event. On the other hand you may not mind children being present at all. What is important is to be specific about your plans and give proper notice on your bridal shower invitations.
If you decide to invite children to your event, you can either write their individual names on the bridal shower invitations or merely write “and family” along with the names of their parents. If the children you are planning to invite are older than 16, it may be more appropriate to send them individual invitations.
If you specifically decide not invite children to your event, be sure to be tactful about your decision. It is your event of course and you should be able to do as you please, but at the same time, you don’t want your bridal shower invitations to come across as rude and uninviting. A short line at the bottom saying “This ceremony is for adults only” should be sufficient.
Guests bringing guests
Again it is your option to allow guests to bring along a date or a companion, but you have to specify this in your bridal shower invitations as well. Along with the name of the person you are inviting, simply add the words “and guest”.
Allow plenty of time for the planning, design and execution
Make sure you have adequate time to do everything that needs to be done with your bridal shower invitations. There is quite a lot to take care of from looking for a bridal invitation designer, to consulting with them, to pre-approving designs and so much more. You will also have to leave time for any last minute changes that may occur. A good time frame to go for is to order your bridal shower invitations 4 to 6 weeks before they are to be sent out.
Before printing
You will have to be present at a meeting with the bridal invitation designer before it gets sent off to the printing press. This is a particularly crucial step and will ensure that there are no mistakes that you may have inadvertently missed. Ask someone else to check the bridal shower invitations with you just to make extra sure you don’t miss anything.
Now should also be a good time to ask for extra bridal shower invitations and envelopes. You may make a few mistakes labeling them and you certainly do not want to run short.
