Baby shower invitation wording: 40 ideas, from sweet to funny

A baby shower invitation has two jobs: make the parents to be feel celebrated, and tell guests exactly where to be. Below is what to include, 40 wordings to borrow, and the polite way to handle the registry.

What every baby shower invitation needs

1. Who it is for. A baby shower honouring Maya Patel, or both parents for a coed shower.
2. The date and time, with an end time. Showers run two to three hours, and guests like to know.
3. The place, with the full address and any parking note.
4. Who is hosting, so guests know who to ask.
5. How to reply, and by when. About a week before the shower gives the host time to plan food.

Optional, when it applies:

• The theme or dress code: Brunch, Backyard barbecue, Wear pink or blue.
• The registry, handled below.
• Games or activities, if guests should bring something (a baby photo of themselves, a book instead of a card).
• Whether it is a surprise. Say so twice.

40 baby shower invitation wording ideas

Swap in your own names. A line or two is plenty; the details do the rest.

Classic

1. Please join us for a baby shower honouring Maya Patel.
2. A little one is on the way. Join us in celebrating Maya.
3. You are invited to a baby shower for Maya and her baby boy.
4. With love and joy, we invite you to shower Maya with good wishes.
5. Please join us as we celebrate the coming arrival of Baby Patel.
6. A new adventure is about to begin. Help us celebrate Maya.
7. Join us for brunch and a shower in honour of the mother to be.
8. Celebrate with us as Maya prepares to welcome her little one.

Sweet

9. A tiny miracle is on its way. Come and celebrate.
10. Little feet, big love. A baby shower for Maya.
11. Oh baby! Join us for a shower in honour of Maya.
12. Our hearts are growing by two little feet.
13. Love is in the air, and soon it will be in a crib.
14. Ten little fingers, ten little toes. Help us shower Maya with love.
15. Twinkle, twinkle, little star. We cannot wait to meet you, little one.
16. Something sweet is coming soon.

Funny

17. There is a bun in the oven. Come eat cake while it bakes.
18. Maya is about to pop. Join us before she does.
19. Ready to pop! A baby shower for Maya.
20. Diapers, wipes and lots of love. Bring two of the three.
21. Sleep is overrated. Come shower Maya before she finds out.
22. Babies, brunch and bottomless mimosas (for everyone but Maya).
23. The countdown is on. Come celebrate before the late nights begin.
24. Maya is eating for two. Join us and eat for one.

Coed and couples

25. Baby Patel is coming soon. Join Maya and Sam for a coed shower.
26. Babies, beer and barbecue. A Baby-Q for Maya and Sam.
27. Maya and Sam are adding a little one to the team.
28. Two became three. Come celebrate Maya and Sam.

Twins, girls and boys

29. Double the love, double the fun. A twins shower for Maya.
30. Twice the giggles are on the way.
31. Sugar, spice and everything nice. A shower for Maya and her baby girl.
32. Ahoy, it's a boy! Join us to celebrate Maya.

Sprinkles and second babies

33. Baby number two is on the way. Join us for a sprinkle.
34. A little sprinkle for a little one.
35. Big brother is getting a sidekick. Come celebrate.
36. The family is growing again. Help us welcome baby number two.

Virtual and long distance

37. Near or far, join us online to celebrate Maya.
38. Grab a coffee and join us on screen for a virtual baby shower.
39. A long distance shower for Maya. The link is below.
40. Cheers from wherever you are. Maya's virtual shower starts at noon Eastern.

How to mention the registry

It is now normal to include the registry on the invitation itself. Keep it short and never ask for specific gifts in the main wording.

• Maya is registered at the links below.
• For gift ideas, see Maya's registry.
• Your presence is the only present needed. If you would like to bring a gift, Maya is registered below.

Book showers can say: Instead of a card, please bring a favourite children's book, signed inside. Diaper raffles: Bring a pack of diapers for a chance to win a prize.

When to send baby shower invitations

Four to six weeks before the shower, with replies due about a week before. Showers usually happen four to eight weeks before the due date, so plan the date first and count back.

Digital invitations make this easier: replies come back on their own and the registry is one tap away. Paper&Seal baby shower invitations open like a real envelope with a wax seal, and are free for small showers. Paid plans add a reminder that reaches only the guests who have not answered.

Shower details guests forget to ask

• Parking, if the house is on a busy street.
• Food, if it is a full meal or just cake.
• Kids, whether they are welcome.
• Gifts at the party or shipped, if the parents live far away.

Put the answers on the invitation and you will not get the same text ten times.

For the day itself, a guest book sign and a cards and gifts sign are free to print. Edit the wording for a shower.