Bridal Shower Invitations

A bridal shower is a larger, family-friendly daytime gathering that traditionally focuses on gift-giving. A bachelorette party, meanwhile, is more of a friend-focused night out or getaway meant for the bride to celebrate their upcoming nuptials and de-stress from wedding planning. Bridal showers are typically paid for by the host (usually the maid of honor or the mother of the bride), while bachelorettes are split or co-hosted by the attendees or bridal party. There can be plenty of overlap between the two events, depending on the preference of the bride, but they're traditionally two separate events.

A bridal shower is traditionally held any time from one month to six months before the wedding day. We'd recommend 2 to 3 months out, as that ensures that the day doesn't collide with any last-minute wedding plans or overlap with the bachelorette party, which is usually held anywhere from 1 week to 3 months before the wedding. When it comes to mailing the invitations, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the bridal shower is best, as it gives the guests enough time to clear their schedules and buy gifts. You can increase this time frame for destination bridal showers to give guests 10 to 12 weeks' notice, if any additional travel plans need to be organized.

Flat invitations are produced in 2 business days, with no additional time added in production for any customizations you make. Once the bridal shower invitations have been manufactured, we'll ship your order with the selected shipping service. Standard shipping takes 4 to 7 business days, Premium shipping takes 2 to 3 business days, and Express shipping takes 1 to 2 business days. If you'd like your order to arrive even sooner, our Zip and Zip PLUS service expedites your order through a priority manufacturing flow and can get your invitations to you as quickly as the next business day after ordering. You can check all the manufacturing and shipping details on any product page to see an estimated delivery date for each shipping option, above the 'Add to Cart' button.

The bridal shower invitation should clearly include the guest of honor's name, with important details like the date, time, full location address, and RSVP details also listed. Registry information can definitely be included on the bridal shower invitation, so add a QR code that redirects guests to your registry or wedding website. It can also be nice to incorporate the name of the host, any suggested attire (especially if you're having a themed or outdoor shower), and a quick note about the type of meal that will be served, with a request to provide dietary requirements.

There are a lot of different options for wording the bridal shower invitations, and we've got thousands of bridal shower invitation templates for you to take inspiration from. Here are some examples that work with different styles of bridal shower events.

• Modern: "She said yes. Now let's celebrate! Join us for a bridal shower celebrating [Bride's Name]."
• Traditional: "Please join us for a bridal shower honoring [Bride's Name]. As she prepares to say "I do," let's gather together to shower her with love and laughter."
• Surprise: "Shh... It's a secret! We're pulling off something special, so join us for a surprise bridal shower to celebrate our bride-to-be [Bride's Name]."
• Co-ed: Love is better when celebrated together! Join us as we shower [Bride's Name] & [Partner's Name] with love and party with the two.

To give plenty of time to finalize the details, set the RSVP date for 2 weeks before the party. Restaurants and caterers usually require 7 to 10 days' notice when confirming the final headcount. This also gives plenty of time to finalize seating charts, buy favors, and prepare any bridal shower games without adding any stress to your planner. If you'd like to keep all your RSVP information together, Zazzle Events is the all-in-one hub for digital event planning, as it allows you to send virtual invites, track RSVP responses with the option to set up automatic reminders, create an online event space, and coordinate details.

Order one invitation per household. You can group couples and families under a single household, as you don't need to send multiple invitations to one house. We'd also recommend adding 5 to 10 invitations to cover mailing issues or any last-minute additions. With our quantity discount options, it can be cheaper to order more at once rather than to place separate orders. The quantity discount will automatically be applied to your order, depending on the number of invitations you are ordering. The details of the quantity discount can be found on the 'Qty:' dropdown on the product page! Alternatively, order a virtual bridal shower invitation and just 2 or 3 physical invitations as a keepsake.

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• Bridal Shower Games: Keep guests entertained with printed bridal shower games, from bridal bingo to bride trivia. You can start with some creative icebreaker games, like Guess the Wedding Dress, and move on to classic games, like The Newlywed Game, to keep your guests entertained and interacting.
• Bridal Shower Signs: A welcome sign sets the tone the moment guests arrive, especially when personalized to match your invitations. Signs also make it easy to display the day's schedule, a seating chart, or even a photo collage of the bride that all of the guests could submit a photo for.
• Bridal Shower Supplies: Personalized details add a coordinated finishing touch to your event and keep your theme running throughout. From paper plates and cups to favors, napkins, and décor, stock up on everything you need to pull the whole bridal shower together in one matching style.