Making your baby shower invitation work

A baby shower invitation is usually sent by a friend or relative on the parents' behalf. It sets the mood, tells guests whether it is a surprise, and points them to the registry without making gifts the headline.

What to write on it

  • Name who the shower is for, and say if it is a surprise in clear words.
  • Give the date, time and place, then the host's name and how to RSVP.
  • Add a short registry line or web address at the bottom, if the parents have one.

One tip

Send it four to six weeks ahead. Guests need time to buy a gift, and parents-to-be have fewer free weekends than anyone.

What you get

  • Made at 5 × 7 in.
  • A CMYK print PDF with bleed and crop marks, ready for any print shop.
  • Invitations & cards come in 5 × 7 in, 4.25 × 5.5 in and A6.
  • Two AI designs from your words, logo and colours; preview free, $3.99 for the one you keep.
What should a baby shower invitation say?
Who it honours, the date, time and place, the host, how to RSVP and the registry if there is one.
Can I choose the colours for the baby shower invitation?
Yes. Pick any colours during setup, whether that is soft pastels or something bolder.