Elegant Baby Shower Invitation Wording | Tiny Prints (2023)

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What is a good invitation message for a baby shower? ›

Your text doesn't have to be complex. You can use this baby shower invitation template as a basis for your invite: A baby [boy] [girl] is on the way; please help us prepare for the very special day! Join us for [mom-to-be's name] baby shower on [date] from [start time] to [end time]. [Address] Hosted by [host's name].

Baby Shower Invitation Wording – Asking for Money

Cash and gift cards are welcome, but not required!” What is this? “We're excited to celebrate our new baby with you, and your presence is the only gift we need! If you're thinking of giving us something, a contribution to our baby supply fund would be much appreciated.”

Let's stock baby's library! Instead of a card, please bring a book to the baby shower. Include a message and your name inside so we know who it's from. Instead of a greeting card, please sign the cover of a book that our little one will enjoy for years to come.

Instead of bringing a greeting card, please write your inscription and wishes in your favorite children's book. Please skip the card, and instead help us fill baby's shelves with all the “friends” (s)he needs. Please skip the card, and instead help us fill baby's shelves with all the “friends” (s)he needs.

What is a baby sprinkle or a baby sprinkle shower? A baby sprinkle is a type of baby shower to celebrate a family's second child. Instead of a traditional shower, the gifts are often diapers, wipes and a few outfits since many families who are expecting their second child already have a lot of the gear they'll need.

Invitations are sent out three to six weeks before the shower. This gives guests enough time to respond, and get/send a gift if they are going to.

“If you were thinking of giving a gift to help us on our way, a gift of cash towards our honeymoon would really make our day, however if you would prefer a gift please feel free, to surprise us in your own special way.”

If you definitely want to let people know that you would like to receive a gift, simply add 'Gifts would be appreciated' to the bottom of your invitations. It's simple and straight to the point, as well as being polite.

We're so happy to celebrate our special day with you! Your presence is the best present, but if you want to help us prepare for our future as a family, please contribute to our financial goals with a cash gift! We have our little one, and we're so excited!

While the current trend is for anyone to throw a baby shower, strict shower etiquette says a shower should be hosted by a friend or not-so-immediate relative, such as a cousin or aunt. The host will greet all guests personally, take their coats, indicate where presents should be deposited and offer them a beverage.

How do you word an invitation where guests pay? ›

You don't want guests to be uncertain about your meaning. For example: “Food at our wedding reception will be provided to guests at their expense. The cost per guest is (price per plate). Check this box to R.S.V.P.

Where you decide to write in the book is a personal preference. Perhaps on the top of the inside cover page, the title page, or the first page are all ideal spots. The key is finding enough space for your note, and adding it in the beginning pages so your recipient can see it upfront.

And the second rule? “Never write an inscription in a book, unless you've written it yourself.” (He is bemused by authors who do not like to give their own books, lest they be thought of as self-promoting.)

A Baby Sprinkle is celebrating the second and third children and so the gifts are going to be different.

Strict rules like “female guests only,” “the parent-to-be or their immediate family can't host the shower” and “you shouldn't have a shower for any baby after your first” were largely indisputable 60 to 80 years ago. Some people love sticking with those traditions, but with new decades come new flexibility.

As much as guests would love for the mom-to-be to open their gifts, proper etiquette is respecting her wishes and not asking her to open the presents during the shower.

If you're wondering whether or not you should provide party favors to your guests, honestly, it's really up to you. Party favors are a nice gesture to thank guests for coming, but they can quickly get expensive. If you do choose to give party favors, feel free to cap your spending at just a few dollars per guest.

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How do you say no gifts but money? ›

If you'd rather receive funds:

In lieu of gifts, we would appreciate a contribution made to our [honeymoon, house, etc.] fund.

Non-monetary gifts, also called in-kind gifts, are gifts intended for use in the form in which they are given.

If an invitation says “no gifts,” honor that request.

So if they request no gifts, don't bring one. But you can bring a card made or signed by your child. This gives your child something to hold when he arrives at the party and shows his thoughtfulness toward his friend.

Keep it simple with an “RSVP by” or “Please RSVP by” at the bottom of your invitation. Or, get fancy and write out the RSVP acronym: “Répondez s'il vous plaît.” In French, this means “Please reply.” If "RSVP" isn't your thing, write “Reply by,” or “Kindly reply by” instead.

Your presence at the celebration is enough of a present. Your presence is the only present desired. Your loving presence in our lives is a gift…we request no other. Your presence is the best gift you could give us.

Be polite when asking for a baby cash fund

Be as polite as possible when asking for monetary gifts. The most polite thing you can do is leave the contribution amount open. Don't ask the guests for a set amount each, as it will leave a bad taste in their mouths.

For coworkers or acquaintances, people tend to spend around $30 to $50. For friends or distant relatives, many people spend between $50 and $100. For close friends or family members, most people spend between $100 and $200 or more.

"I don't feel that it should ever be expected that you should spend more than $100 on a baby shower gift," says Patrick Kucharson, author of the Better Gift Coach newsletter. "An expected range that feels appropriate for most people is $25-100, depending on how close you are to the expecting parents."

In lieu of a gift, please bring a photo of yourself and a letter for the baby! We would love to celebrate mom-to-be with love and support instead of gifts. We've already been blessed with the items we need, please just come and celebrate with the parents-to-be.

How do you say presents in blessings only? ›

It's a request being made directly (“no gifts please”) or tastefully (“presents in blessings only”, “your blessings are the only gift we need” or poetically (Please do not fuss/The most important thing of all /Is that you come celebrate with us!).

Traditionally, baby showers are intimate events, with the average number of attendees being about 20 and definitely fewer than 50. After you figure out who you want to invite, you'll have a baseline guest list.

Everyone has different options yet we believe it's best to open the gifts before the virtual baby shower. And when it comes time to go on the call you can thank everyone and show the gifts. This will speed up the process but everyone will still be able to see the presents you received.

Every baby shower is different, but most ladies agree that 15 to 30 is the perfect number of ladies at a typical baby shower or about 30-40 for a coed. These numbers change depending on the size of the family, number of friends, and even work colleagues involved.

"Going Dutch" (sometimes written with lower-case dutch) is a term that indicates that each person participating in a paid activity covers their own expenses, rather than any one person in the group defraying the cost for the entire group.

“Asking guests to contribute for an event is sometimes considered acceptable if they have been asked beforehand during a previous discussion,” she said. “So it's generally considered impolite to offer to host a party and then ask for contributions after the event.”

If you are putting it in writing on invitations I would say; We will be enjoying a meal together at 'restaurant name' in honor of 'whoever's birthday' on 'date' at 'time'. Please understand that each guest will be paying for a meal and/or beverages of his or her choice. We hope to see you there!

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What card number should you never give out? ›

Also, you should never share your personal banking details, such as PIN, card number, card expiry date and CVV number (that's the three digit number, which, in Starling's case can be found on the right side of the signature strip).

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A bridal shower invitation should feature basic information, such as the name of the host, the bride-to-be and details about the event, as well as any additional information that's unique to the party, such as the theme and registry information.

Example Speech

Welcome to [name of mother-to-be's] baby shower! I'm so glad you could all come to help us celebrate the arrival of this new little [boy or girl]. I've known [mother-to-be] for [amount of time], ever since [give circumstances of your meeting]. [Mother-to-be] is going to make a fantastic mom.

The Guest of Honor: who do you honor on a baby shower invite? It may or may not seem obvious, but the mom-to-be or the parents-to-be are the guests of honors at baby showers. If the baby shower is more traditional where only women are invited then the guest of honor will be the mom-to-be.

A baby shower is technically a party to honor the mother, so her name goes on the baby shower invitation by default. However, many modern baby showers are co-ed and also include the father. If that's the case, the mother's and father's names can both be included at the top of the card.

"Thank you for hosting such a lovely shower for the baby and me. It was so special to celebrate with our favorite people, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of the time and energy you put into making me feel loved." "What a day! Thank you for making me feel so celebrated and loved at the baby shower.

Who speaks at a baby shower? ›

There are no hard and fast rules about who can give a baby shower toast, but typically it's either the hostess, the mom-to-be, or close family members. Choose one person to give a toast at the shower or designate times throughout the event for different people to say toasts.