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Before the <\/span>big day<\/span> there\u2019s another exciting event to plan \u2014 the wedding shower. It\u2019s the perfect opportunity to gather with loved ones and celebrate what\u2019s to come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here, you\u2019ll find top tips for creating custom, <\/span>high-quality<\/span> wedding shower invitations<\/span> that will get your festivities off to a wonderful start. We\u2019ll cover hosting considerations, setting the right tone, and customizing your invite with specific event and gift registry details. Plus, we\u2019ll give you a head start with some stunning designs and wording examples.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are Wedding Showers and Bridal Showers the Same Thing?
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Though some people use the terms interchangeably, technically, wedding showers and bridal showers aren\u2019t the same thing. Traditionally, bridal showers focus on the bride and have a primarily female guest list. Wedding showers, on the other hand, celebrate the couple together. It\u2019s a more inclusive, co-ed event, and the guest list can include other couples, relatives, and friends of any gender.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Should Host the Wedding Shower?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The etiquette around who can host a wedding shower is pretty relaxed. In general though, a member of the wedding party or the couple\u2019s family will take on the hosting responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ideally, different people will host the wedding shower, bachelor or bachelorette parties, and the rehearsal dinner to split up the responsibilities and expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n

5 Tips for Designing Personalized <\/b>Wedding Shower Invitations<\/b><\/h2>\n

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To spread the word about the celebration, send <\/span>digital wedding shower invitations<\/a><\/strong>. You can easily customize the design and simplify the RSVP process. Planning a wedding shower can be loads of fun, but it all feels so much more real when those <\/span>RSVPs<\/span> start rolling in. Here are our top tips for choosing and creating your invite.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Identify the Right Tone for the <\/b>Wedding Shower Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n

Is the engaged couple more light-hearted and <\/span>whimsical<\/span> in nature or more chic and glamorous? Or does the couple tend to fall into the classy, elegant, and formal category? Or maybe one or both of them are a romantic-at-heart?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Determining the tone that best reflects the happy couple\u2019s personalities and values is important. And it\u2019s a critical step to take before selecting the <\/span>wedding shower invitation design<\/span>, <\/span>font<\/span>, color scheme, and wording, which will help set the mood for the gathering and expectations for guests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, a <\/span>botanical<\/span> and <\/span>wildflower<\/span> garden party<\/span> design would lean more <\/span>whimsical<\/span> in tone, and a starlight dinner party would lean more classy and formal in tone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another consideration is who the invitation will be going to. If it\u2019s a room full of groomsmen and <\/span>bridesmaids<\/span>, getting cheeky would fly better than it would with an audience of grandmothers and older <\/span>family members<\/span>. Likewise, cultural and religious standards need to be factored in as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Select a <\/b>Wedding Shower Theme<\/b> or Style\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve settled on the tone, you can choose a <\/span>wedding shower theme<\/a><\/strong> that matches. Then, think about what that theme will look like. Consider which decor motifs and colors you\u2019ll want to use.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, if you choose a <\/span>brunch<\/span> theme, you might go with a fruit motif with oranges and pinks. Or if you\u2019re having a <\/span>garden party<\/span> shower, you might choose <\/span>hydrangeas<\/span> with lilac and cream.<\/span><\/p>\n

While it can be easier to search for the right invitation if you have your theme first, you can also look through designs first to help you decide on a theme.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Browse Different Designs<\/b><\/h3>\n
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With some idea of what you\u2019re looking for, start browsing through designs to see what stands out and inspires you. At Greenvelope, we have hundreds of <\/span>wedding shower invitations<\/span> across different styles, themes, and colors. There\u2019s an online invitation to suit every taste \u2014 including this vibrant <\/span>Papel Picado Banner<\/a><\/strong> design.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even better, you\u2019re not limited to the collection of wedding <\/span>shower invites<\/span>. It\u2019s quick and easy to customize the text on any <\/span>template<\/span>, so you can find a fun <\/span>baby shower<\/span> or <\/span>birthday party invite<\/a><\/strong> and turn it into your dream <\/span>wedding shower invitation<\/span> in minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Customize Your <\/b>Wedding Shower Invitations<\/b><\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve found a design you love, it\u2019s time to make it your own. The beauty of using <\/span>digital invitations<\/a><\/strong> is you can personalize them more than a pre-printed design, which gives you space to express your creativity and include all the details that matter to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose your favorite color scheme from the options available, or work with our design team to add your own colors instead. Browse through our <\/span>photo cards<\/span>, and upload images to photo invites. Play around with the typography and text positioning. What starts out as an attractive <\/span>template<\/span> can quickly be transformed into a design that feels beautifully bespoke.<\/span><\/p>\n

Along with customizing the way your invite looks, there\u2019s plenty of space for you to change the text. If the tone selected was formal, ensure wording like \u201cyou\u2019re cordially invited\u201d is included. Or, if the best tone fit was lighthearted, use laid back wording like \u201cTime to party and pop some <\/span>bubbly<\/span>!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Similarly, you can update the copy to change it from a <\/span>bridal shower invite<\/span> into a <\/span>couple\u2019s shower<\/span> invite, or swap \u201c<\/span>bride-to-be<\/span>\u201d for \u201chusband-to-be\u201d or \u201cspouse-to-be.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, use our <\/span>details panel<\/a><\/strong> to share extra information \u2014 like directions, a link to your <\/span>wedding website<\/a><\/strong>, and gift registry information \u2014 without cluttering your invite design.<\/span><\/p>\n

Help the Gift Registry Stand Out<\/b><\/h4>\n

Here are a few wording suggestions to draw attention to the registry:<\/span><\/p>\n