Choosing and Ordering Bridal Shower Invites

Choosing and ordering bridal shower invites is a necessary part of planning a bridal shower, but not always the most fun part. If you are not naturally fond of details, dealing with the details of invitations can be tiresome. Here is an informal checklist to make the process easier 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. Tools like Google Shopping make comparing prices even easier. The convenience and the savings in the cost of the invitations more than offsets the cost of shipping.
Second, which style of invitation would best suit the bridal shower you are planning? You may be able to find bridal shower invites that match the wedding invitations, since many invitation styles come in sets to cover all the important events in an engagement and wedding. 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 partys web page. Try not to give in to the temptation to make a cute turn of phrase or a joke. It is too easy to do "cute" badly.
Fourth, how soon should you order the bridal shower invites? There is only one good answer: right away. The mail is unreliable at the worst times; packages can get lost on their way from the printer to you, and invitations can get lost on their way 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 friends dreams!

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