Baby Shower Invitation and Thank You Etiquette

One of the most important jobs that the party host has is putting together the baby shower invitation and including as much information as possible about the gift registry or the expectant couple's needs.

Online invitations are fine for a baby shower, but many prefer the old-fashioned through the mail invites because the contemporary styles are so cute and can really set the theme for the event! Plus, an actual invitation is a perfect memory item for the baby book.

Whichever invitation method you use, be sure to include the information below.

Baby Shower Invitations

• Baby shower invitation title and whom the shower is for
• Date, time, address, RSVP date
• Party host name, phone number, and email
• Gift registry information both online and local stores
• If money is preferred, do not list a gift registry location. When people contact you to RSVP and inquire about a gift simply say, "A donation towards their nursery would be great." Or you can spread the word with the mom-to-be's friends that the couple would prefer money.

Baby Shower Thank Yous

• Write a thank you note to guests for their gifts within a month after the shower. Do not use a "fill-in-the-blank" note or a computer printed thank you note.
• Personalize the baby shower thank you note by mentioning the gift such as "I love the detail on the outfit you gave us." or "The mobile will look great in the baby's nursery."
• Make sure to send a new Baby Announcement to all guests who attending the shower.