| The first thing you need to do before you order | | | | Otherwise, they will assume that this is a ladies only |
| invitations or make your own baby shower invitations | | | | event. But having the guys around can be great fun! |
| is to decide on the theme of your party! You can | | | | Don't rule it out as a possibility. |
| choose from baby shower invitations ideas like teddy | | | | Once you think you've got the details of the baby |
| bears, ducks, baby bottles and diaper pins. And what | | | | shower invitation down pat, it's time to decide whether |
| colors do you want? Blue for boys, pink for girls, or | | | | you should create them yourself or look for a printer. |
| yellow and green for the baby yet unseen? | | | | Creating baby invitations yourself is always an option, |
| You need to consider the mother's personal style. | | | | but you may decide it's worth paying an expert for |
| Would she prefer bright and bold or subdued and | | | | their services. |
| sweet? If you're not sure, don't hesitate to get some | | | | They can help you make decisions about baby |
| input from those who know her best. Most of all what | | | | shower invitations ideas you may be less familiar with. |
| kind of baby shower invitations ideas would she like | | | | Like font colors, paper styles, baby shower invitation |
| best? That's the thing that will be saved in the baby | | | | wording, and matching accessories like envelopes, |
| scrapbook for the rest of the child's life. After all, as | | | | thank you notes, and baby birth announcements. |
| much fun as it is for you to plan the baby shower, it is | | | | If you decide to use a professional printing service, |
| the mother and child who will cherish the special, once | | | | make sure you know what you're paying for up front. |
| in a lifetime memory forever. So, plan well! | | | | Let them know your budget, but be aware that they |
| Once you have decided the theme for your baby | | | | will try to add on services. Know before you go into |
| shower party. Designing the baby shower invitation is | | | | the sale exactly what you will and will not pay for. |
| the first step in letting all the family, friends and | | | | Do you really want to pay for embossing or engraving |
| co-workers know. So you want to make a great first | | | | or custom design? Do you want the heavier paper |
| impression. Using the baby shower invitations ideas will | | | | with accent ribbon that will cost more postage to mail |
| help make everything run smoothly, and that's the | | | | as well as take longer to print and deliver? There are |
| impression you want to give. | | | | lots of choices for you and a little time spent in |
| Now let's get on with it, because those baby shower | | | | researching your options and asking good questions |
| invitations need to be sent out weeks in advance to | | | | will go a long way and possibly save you money. |
| allow everyone time to shop for the perfect baby gifts | | | | Whatever you decide, make the mother to be a |
| and make travel plans if necessary. And you've got to | | | | special keepsake with these wonderful baby shower |
| figure in printing and delivery time as well. There is no | | | | invitations ideas. Perhaps frame an invitation and |
| time to waste. | | | | display it at the baby shower, and then let her take it |
| You've finally chosen your theme, colors and you're | | | | home as a gift. Or find a picture of the expectant |
| confident you know the mother's style. What important | | | | mother. Then tuck it along with the baby invitation into |
| details should be included? First and foremost is the | | | | a new baby scrapbook. |
| date and time of the event and the location. You may | | | | This will help get her started in saving all of her |
| consider including a map to the location if necessary | | | | precious memories. She will be touched by your |
| for out of town guests. Include the RSVP information | | | | thoughtfulness. This is a special time in the mother's life, |
| and the places where mother and baby are registered. | | | | and you will be appreciated for all that you do to |
| If the event is open to the guys, you need to say so. | | | | welcome the newborn into the world. |