Before the actual wedding, friends and family members of the couple usually host a bridal shower where the couple gets “showered” with gifts they will need for their new life together. While traditionally, a bridal shower was given for the bride and only women friends and family members were invited, it has been the trend lately to have co-ed bridal showers with both the bride and groom-to-be present. Most people will assume, upon getting a bridal shower invitation, that the party is for girls only, so if the party is going to be co-ed, be sure to specify that on the invitation so spouses and significant others can also be invited. The etiquette books will all argue on who should and who should not throw the bridal shower for the couple; in all honesty, it would be a nice gesture for any friend or family member to throw their loved one a bridal shower. Whether you are a friend or family member and you are hosting the shower, be sure to note this on the invitation as well, so any guest who may have questions on directions to the party or gifts for the couple can call and ask you specifically. The following invitation templates and samples will hopefully inspire you when creating your own bridal shower invitations.
Many bridal showers have themes like a tea party or lingerie party, so be sure to let your guests know what type of party it will be through the invitation. For example, the following invitation might be used for a lingerie-style bridal shower.
Annette will be married soon...
So let’s help her prepare for her honeymoon!
Annette’s bridesmaids request
the honor of your presence at
Annette’s Bridal Shower - Lingerie Style
Saturday, August 6th
2:00 p.m.
Jezebel’s Restaurant
Portland, Texas
RSVP to Lindsay by September 28th
361.555.1212
Couple registered at Cook and Hook
Map and directions on back
If you are hosting the party and need a headcount for catering purposes or if you are holding it at a restaurant and need to determine how big a space you will need, feel free to put an RSVP notation on the invitation and a date to call by.
Soon we will hear the wedding bells chime...
Join us as we shower a single Jennifer for the very last time!
You are invited to celebrate with us in honor of
Jennifer at her bridal shower
Saturday, August 6th
7:00 p.m.
Hazel’s Café
New York, New York
RSVP by September 30th
218.555.1212
Map and directions on back
Hosted by Cynthia Harold and Ursula Niles
Couple registered at Crystal and Silver
The bridal party and groomsmen request the honor
of your presence at Jack and Hillary’s
co-ed bridal shower
in honor of their wedding
Sunday, August 7th
4:00 p.m.
Gary’s Steak and Grill
Houston, Texas
RSVP by September 28th
471.555.1212
Couple registered at Land and Surf
Map and directions on back
Again, the wedding etiquette books argue over whether it is appropriate or not to indicate on a bridal shower invitation where the couple is registered at. It is up to your discretion if you want to include this on the invitation. If you do not, be sure to use word-of-mouth to let guests know the stores the couple is registered at.
