 Wedding shower invitations are all about fun. So don’t worry. Here’s how to find the right blend of fun, formality, creativity, and the essentials.This is the fun part. Wedding shower invitations are all about having fun and partly about carrying a theme. You don't have a theme yet? Not to worry. In fact, don't think about it at all! At least, not yet. We're going to show you how to get there, not so much with your head, but with your eyes.
First, let's consider what you have going for you. We'll get right back to the details in a minute.
Wedding shower invitations aren't serious and sappy. They're fun! This means less worrying about getting "exactly the right one" with exactly the right texture, font, wording, and all that other heavy stuff.
Next, you don't need tons of wedding shower invitations because there won't be tons of people there. So expense is not a big problem.
So what should you look for in your wedding shower invitations?
FUN
Think casual elegance, shabby chic, or some similar paradox. Fun enough to show that it will be a good time. Nice enough to show respect for your friend or relative for whom you're throwing the wedding shower.
CARRYING A THEME
You still don't have to know your theme yet. You can just have a simple design or motif that relates to the event itself (for example, a bride and groom motif), relates to the bride's theme (palm tree for a beach theme, bee for a "meant to bee" theme, etc.), or relates to the wedding shower theme that you've already picked.
Here’s how to have your cake and eat it too. Let’s say you’ve already got a theme going, like a ‘round the clock theme for example. But the wedding shower invitations that you want don’t exactly talk about that theme. No problem.
You can put clock labels with the backing still on them (one for each time of day that your particular wedding shower guest will be covering), in the respective wedding shower invitations. That way, the recipient will know what time of day she’s going to cover. And, she can put the label on the outside of her card, gift, or wherever. The same can be done with other themes as well. Check our pages on bridal shower ideas and do it yourself ideas for more suggestions to keep costs low and the level of fun high. So what do wedding shower invitations with the right blend of casual elegance look like? There are limitless designs but here’s a few examples of bridal shower invitations that cover the basic formats well.
These are the crème de la crème of creativity, and a perfect example of the elusive “casual elegance” that we’re always looking for. You can say exactly what you want to say, specify exactly how you want it to appear, and with an emailed proof approval, have them done very quickly indeed. A new trend toward using retro/vintage wedding shower invitations is emerging. But, unlike the days in the past that they reflect, these invitations use modern methods for design. You can choose to use them as printable shower invitations or have them custom printed to meet your needs. Whatever you decide, keep it fun and light. Wedding showers are all about encouragement and celebration so have a great time with what is one of the most informal and relaxed wedding events.
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