Choosing Bridal Shower Invites
06/12/09
Picking out and ordering bridal shower invites may not be the most entertaining part of planning your friend's bridal shower, but it is a necessary part. If you are not the sort who enjoys dealing with the small details, getting the invitations right can be exhausting. This checklist should make the process go more smoothly for you.
First, what is the best place to buy the invitations? Brick and mortar stores have decent selections, but you have to drive from store to store, try to get the attention of the clerks, then flip through books to find what you want. Online stores are open all the time, right on your laptop, and their catalogs offer search options that brick and mortar stores' books can only dream of having. You can even comparison shop easily with the help of tools such as Google Shopping. Online stores' convenience and the lower cost of their invitations more than make up for any shipping fees.
Second, which style of invitation would best suit the bridal shower you are planning? Many invitation styles include sets of bridal shower invitations as well as wedding invitations, so if you know which set the bride chose for her wedding invitations, you can choose bridal shower invitations to match. or you may be throwing a themed bridal shower, and want invitations that match the theme. If you are still looking for a theme, an invitation that the bride will love might be the perfect inspiration for you.
Third, how should the invitations be worded? Remember to include all the necessary contact information, including your phone number and email, as well as the URL of the party's web page. Try not to give in to the temptation to make a cute turn of phrase or a joke. It is too easy for "cute" to turn into "twee."
Fourth, when should you place your order for the bridal shower invites? There is one answer and one answer only: as soon as humanly possible. Invitations get lost on their way from the printer to you and on their way from you to the guests. The more time you put into the schedule to act as a cushion if invitations are lost, the more time you have to fix the problem.
Ordering bridal shower invites should take you no time or trouble at all if you follow these steps. (Remember to get some help from your friends when the time comes to stuff and address the envelopes.) Happy planning, and may you throw the bridal shower of your friend's dreams!
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