A new baby arrives and the whole world surrounding that tiny life seems to quiver as a first breath is taken. For First-time parents, the 10-month process brings many great expectations alongside the nerves of a jack-rabbit. Lavishing a little love and assistance on a new mommy can help shape the environment that Junior will inhabit.
Traditionally, a Shower is given to the expectant mom. This festive event gives a growing family many of the important things they will need to care for their bundle of joy. A more current fashion finds young couples gathering together to share in the excitement and party of preparation.
No matter what type of party is thrown, the ambiance is staged with the invitation. Many party hostesses/hosts are personalizing invites, going green or saving some cash by making their own. You don’t need to be an expert to put together hand-made, personalized invites. Just check out the ideas below to help you create just the right one for the special baby welcome.
- Use your online resources: There are blogs galore and online baby outlets who can’t wait to share their ideas with you. Take what they offer and make it your own. Utilize your favorite search engine to find many styles of baby shower invitations. Or look outside the box for any invitation and convert the design to fit your purposes. (A couple of our favorite places to find inspiration and maybe have your invitations printed is TinyPrints.com or lindsaywierzbinski.com/baby)
- Scope out your local boutiques: Baby boutiques? Actually, any of your favorite retail boutiques will give you an idea of current trends in colors, home décor, fashion, etc. It’s a great way to get some ideas for images and color combination you think the growing family would like. As you shop, take a few notes and if store owners don’t mind, snap a few pics from your phone to remind you of what you like. Let those images inspire your invitation.
- Know the couple: Are these two sporty? Contemporary? Do they share a hobby? Using something that connects with the family’s life is a great way to invite friends. Check out this invitation for a couple who are avid cyclists (Baby Shower on Wheels by Frillions by Eli). The new baby arrives in a darling baby buggy, pulled by a bicycle, of course.
- Play up the season: Is baby due in the Fall? Or Spring? How about a “Blooming Mommy” party: introduce the theme with garden invitation that includes a packet of flower seeds. Or, consider using playful wording like the invitations pictured below that read, “Baby is Blooming” (from babyshowerthemesidea.com). Likewise, a winter baby might bring a “Blizzard of Baby Blessings” to a new family… You get the idea!
- Give the gifts a theme: Does the family have any special needs such as bedding or car accessories? Theme the party around those desires. How about a “Build a Bedroom” party with the encouragement for guests to bring items that will outfit the baby’s bedroom such as crib sheets, diaper disposal system, pajamas, etc. The invitation might feature a baby bedroom “under construction.”
- Echo the nursery: Mom and dad have spent plenty of time thinking about and getting a place ready for baby. Why not echo their design. Use colors to match and search for free clip art online to enhance the invitation.
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