Wording is an important consideration if you are planning to send out bridal shower invitations. Concerns such as what approach to take, what poems or rhymes to use, and how to inform the guests about the theme of the shower are all important concerns. These factors are important in ensuring that the bridal shower invitations will stand out for the receivers.
Some of the details that should be included in bridal shower invitations are the full name of the bride, and in some cases of the groom, the date and time of the event, the location, the RSVP name and number, and the date to RSVP by. You may also want to include in the bridal shower invitations information about where the bride is registered, the date of the wedding itself, and the name of the host. If the event has a specific theme, such as a garden shower or a lingerie shower, this information must obviously also be included in the bridal shower invitations. If you are planning to make the shower a surprise, the receivers must also be informed of this, along with what time the bride is expected to arrive.
As for the wording of the bridal shower invitations, you will first have to consider whether you want the message to be traditional, casual, or general. This of course will depend on the type of bridal shower you will be holding, as well as the personal preferences of the bride. Bridal shower invitations of the general type are usually the most basic, and often simply includes the invitation message, the name of the bride, and the time and location. A traditional message will tend to be more formal, with an appropriately worded invitation, along with the name of the bride, the date and time of the party, as well as its location. Any requirements with regard to specific attire are also typically mentioned in traditional bridal shower invitations, as is the name of the partys host.
Bridal shower invitations that take a casual approach can be a lot more informal and often includes a simple, and sometimes humorous rhyme. Of course details such as the name of the bride, as well as the date, time and location of the party should be included as well. Themed parties are another matter entirely. These types of events normally reflect the theme of the event, and the invitation is written so the theme is clearly mentioned. This is particularly important if you want people to wear costumes to the party.