Couples showers are variations of the bridal shower where couples shower invitations are sent for guests to bring gifts for the couple and not merely for the bride. Guests of honor, close relatives or friends of the couple who take on the responsibility of hosting the couples shower send out the couples shower invitations. Couples shower invitations should be worded in a male friendly way.
Themes for couples shower are usually couple friendly like stock the bar or handyman and handywoman and suitable couple shower invitations should be sent. The artwork on themed couples shower invitations should be of bar tools, wine or champagne glasses or work tools reflecting the theme. Recipe or lingerie parties are not themes suitable for couple showers
Since couples showers are held before the wedding it is customary to use the first name and if required their individual parental surnames of the bride and groom in the couples shower invitations. Couples shower invitations for a baby are also given in this world where the dad to be plays an equally significant role in the life of a baby. Couples shower invitations for babies should have pictures of couples. Including registry details in the couples shower invitation assists guests in finding apt presents.
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June 2nd, 2009 at 7:35 pm
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June 7th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
People love ribbons, bows and glittery things that fly out when they open their bridal shower invitations. Make them have some flair.
I will close by saying that, if anywhere in this process, you decide it is too frustrating or you do not have time to have a regular job and make bridal shower invitations, abandon ship for the sake of your sanity. There is nothing wrong with having your invitations professionally done. There are so many options for unique bridal shower invitations these days that you need not be destined to something boring just because you do not hand make them.
June 9th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Keeping all that in mind, it’s good timing to send the invitations 2 to 3 weeks in advance It gives the guests ample time to search for the perfect gift, the dress and clear their schedules.
The prevailing rules of etiquette dictate that every adult be sent an individual invitation, however, in the event of a couple shower, the couple ought to be sent one common invitation. If there are two female adults living at the same place (roommates) then in this case you would send two separate invitations. In the event that the bride is having another shower, it is prudent to avoid inviting the guests of the other shower to this bridal shower. If you must overlap the guest lists to avoid offending anyone, be sure to let the overlapping guests know that you don’t expect them to bring ANOTHER gift, that you would simply enjoy their company.
July 3rd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
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July 9th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Glad I found this. Great post.
August 1st, 2009 at 2:12 pm
I had no idea what a Boppy pillow was before our baby shower, and it turned out to be the thing I relied on most (next to my husband) for the year after we had our first child. A good number of other guests who will be sent shower invitations may not know the first thing about being pregnant or bringing a baby home. You have now given them an excuse to buy something adorably printed with little doggies from Baby Gap.
We decided to go with a theme that made my friends feel like they were not setting an expectation of lots of gifts. I sent out shower invitations for a “Wisdom and Wives Tales” party.
August 12th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
General tradition is to send one invite per person and not one invite for two people unless it is a couple shower where couples are invited. If there is more than one wedding shower organized, avoid inviting the same person again who will be burdened with arranging another gift. The wedding shower invitations are issued either by mail, telephone or in person.
Though a personal touch to invites such as hand written invites is considered charming, generally to avoid confusion and for the convenience of the host professional help is available for wedding shower invites. Once a professional is employed for invites to the wedding shower they are in charge of the whole process from designing, printing till the distribution.
September 9th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Unlike when the bridal shower was first created, many couples do not need assistance with the basic things needed for a house. Guests receiving bridal shower invitations should be asked to help celebrate, not reach into their pocketbooks. People love to buy presents and they will anyway, just do not make them feel like they are expected to.
That brings us back to the baby shower for my friends. I told them that sending out baby shower invitations would evoke joy and a desire to help celebrate in their friends and family.
September 22nd, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Their guests received shower invitations that asked them to attend a “Knowledge and Myths” party. Attendees were to bring a baby proofing item and a supply (diapers, wipes, baby thermometer). Additionally, ahead of time, I sent an e mail to all those who received shower invitations requesting that they send me their favorite bit of helpful parenting advice and the silliest piece of advice they ever received. I took all the tidbits, had them professionally printed and bound, and gave them to the expectant couple. The books were a big hit and my friends adored that everyone shared such helpful information and entertaining tales.
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:59 pm
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Always remember the small touches. Coordinating envelopes, address labels, specialty stamps, and even finishing touches like envelope seals add to the effect of the bridal shower invitation. After taking so much care choosing the invitations, why send them in plain white envelopes when you have options like red envelopes with black flocked curlicues, gold paper decorated with striking ethnic designs, or even envelopes printed with the shower’s motif?
As you can see, bridal shower invitations are not merely a detail, they are an important scene setter in any bridal shower.
December 5th, 2009 at 6:53 am
Obviously, food and good drinks are always welcomed by the guests, one and all alike. The place will be accordingly and appropriately decorated to suit the kind of ceremony you want. You will not have to worry about organizing any of these events or the ceremony. Bridal Shower Invitations will take care of everything for you in a very unique fashion. Thus all you would need to do is search the web for a site which provides the bridal shower invitations and then follow the procedure for a perfect and memorable ceremony for your special day.
December 19th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Two to three weeks prior to the bridal shower is the apt time to send out invitations. You’ll give guests time to clear their schedules and find that ‘perfect’ gift and it’s not so far in advance that they will forget about the Shower.
The prevailing rules of etiquette dictate that every adult be sent an individual invitation, however, in the event of a couple shower, the couple ought to be sent one common invitation. If there are two female adults living at the same place (roommates) then in this case you would send two separate invitations. If the bride is having another shower, try to stay away from inviting the same guests.
December 27th, 2009 at 6:58 am
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December 28th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Keep the posts coming dude. Great info.
December 30th, 2009 at 7:04 am
The first step is to brainstorm. Draw everything out on paper or do it on your computer, if you prefer. Picture your guests receiving your bridal shower invitations and how the invitations will be situated in their envelopes. Once you have decided upon your favorite idea or ideas, write down all the supplies you will need. Then think through how much it will cost to send the invitations.
January 19th, 2010 at 8:14 am
Keep up the good work. You should write more.