A Guide to Bridal Shower Invites
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Choosing and ordering bridal shower invites is a necessary part of planning a bridal shower, but not always the most fun part. If you are not the sort who enjoys dealing with the small details, getting the invitations right can be exhausting. This checklist should make the process go more smoothly for you.
First, what is the best place to buy the invitations? Going to stores in malls or in the town center means driving between stores, trying to attract the attention of busy clerks, and flipping through piles of books to find the one design you love. Online stores are at your fingertips at the touch of a button, and their catalogs are searchable by style and color as well as by collection. You can even comparison shop easily with the help of tools such as Google Shopping. The convenience and the savings in the cost of the invitations more than offsets the cost of shipping.
Second, which invitation style should you choose? You may be able to find bridal shower invites that match the wedding invitations, since many invitation styles come in sets to cover all the important events in an engagement and wedding. Or you may have a theme for the bridal shower, and a matching invitation would be an excellent grace note. If you want to throw a themed shower but have not settled on a theme, finding an invitation in the brides style is a fantastic way to get started.
Third, how should the invitations be worded? Remember to include the partys web page as well as the more obvious information, like your contact information and the time and place of the party. Try not to give in to the temptation to make a cute turn of phrase or a joke. It is too easy for "cute" to turn into "twee."
Fourth, how soon should you order the bridal shower invites? There is one answer and one answer only: as soon as humanly possible. The mail is unreliable at the worst times; packages can get lost on their way from the printer to you, and invitations can get lost on their way to the guests. The more time you put into the schedule to act as a cushion if invitations are lost, the more time you have to fix the problem.
If you follow all of these steps (and get a little help from your friends in addressing and mailing the invitations) then ordering bridal shower invites should be a quick and painless process. Happy planning, and may you throw the bridal shower of your friends dreams! Links Wedding hair styles ...
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