Significant
Info to Include on Bridal Shower Invitations
Preparing
bridal shower invitations can be a mammoth project, especially if
you are inviting a lavish amount of guests. There is a lot of
information that should be add on the invitation and getting it
worthy from the start will actually save the hostess time. If you do
not include the important information potential guests may need to
call and ask questions and this will be a huge unnecessary time
waster for the hostess. Another reason having meticulous information
that covers all the bases are so notable is that it helps the
potential guests plan for the event. Planning their travel
arrangements, clothing attire and gift possibilities are just some
things the potential guests are going to want to plan for.
Accordingly the first thing on the invitation should be the bride to
be or the couple’s names. This is something that the hostess may
want to have conversations about with the bride to be. If the
festivity is a ladies only party then the bride to be will very
likely be the name listed on the invitation. If the get-together is
for girls and guys then the hostess will in all probability want to
integrate the bride to be and the groom to be on the invitations.
The date
of the bridal shower should also be on the invite. This is crucial,
as the guests will be required to plan for it and sidestep other
appointments or priorities. The date will also help the potential
guest determine the weather at that particular time of year and they
can plan travel times around winter weather or rainy weather
conditions if it applies. Also if the guests are out of town or have
to travel a long distance they could possibly have to make flight
reservations or other travel plans. They may also require booking a
hotel room if they require an overnight stay.
Time of
day that the shower is going to be held should be the next bit of
information to add on the invitation. This one is pretty plausible.
If it is not listed how are the guests supposed to know when to show
up? Unless you want a bunch of phone calls questioning the time of
the shower, make sure it’s on the invitation.
The
address of the location that the bridal shower is going to held is
another imperative fact that should be listed on the invitations.
This includes the time of the bridal shower, if it is not on the
invitation how will guests know where to show up at? Also don’t just
list the name of the person who is having it at their home or don’t
just list the restaurant or any other place you may be hosting the
party. Always list the complete street address including the city,
state and zip code if there are out of town guests.
The name
of the hostess along with a phone number where she can usually be
reached should be included on the invitations. If the hostess can be
reached at one number by day and an additional one by night add both
numbers and denote when to call each of them. If a potential guest
has an uncertainty they will need contact the hostess.
If the
hostess requests to be contacted by a certain date, informing them
who can attend, then the RSVP date and time should be embedded on
the invitation. This is only needed if this information is required
for a bridal shower that may need reservations or catering.
Bridal
shower theme should be added on the invitation if you have chosen
one. This will help the guests plan for a gift and determine what to
wear. If the hostess has stated a theme and would like particular
gifts brought to the shower then she should list the gift
suggestions on the invitation as well.
Other
things you may want to include are the couple's home decorating
colors, a map to the location of the bridal shower, and where the
bride has registered. Also remember that if the couple has made any
special requests be sure to add it on the invitation. No matter what
you decide all of the above will save you time and energy during the
planning stages by giving the most information to the potential
guests. The guests will also appreciate a meticulous invitation so
that they can plan accordingly.
