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A shower celebrating
A Little Sprout Is on the Way
sprouting leaf
Sunday, April 26
Two o'clock in the afternoon
The Palm Room
210 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn
RSVP to Priya by April 12
Bring a book instead of a card · registry at Willow
Baby Shower Invitations
Baby shower invitations have grown their own mini-etiquette: the registry line, the 'bring a book instead of a card' request, and increasingly a co-ed guest list. Say what kind of shower it is and the wording sorts itself out.
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Baby Shower invitation wording
ClassicA baby shower celebrating Maya
Sunday, April 26 · 2 PM
The Palm Room, Brooklyn
Bring a book instead of a card
RSVP to Priya by April 12
Co-edBabies require backup
A shower for Maya & Tom — everyone invited
Sun April 26, 2 PM · The Palm Room
Food, games, zero diaper demos (promise)
RSVP by April 12
Book themeOnce upon a time…
Maya's baby shower
Sunday, April 26 at 2 o'clock
Start baby's library: bring a book, not a card
The Palm Room · RSVP by April 12
Wording & etiquette
How do I word a bridal shower invitation?A bridal shower invitation names the bride, makes clear it's a shower (so guests know to bring a gift), and gives the date, time, location, who's hosting, and how to RSVP. Add the two details showers specifically call for that a wedding invitation leaves off: the registry, and any theme — 'garden brunch,' 'stock the kitchen,' 'stock the bar.'How far in advance should I send invitations?As a rule: casual get-togethers go out 2–3 weeks ahead, dinner parties and birthdays 3–4 weeks, formal or milestone events 4–6 weeks, and weddings 6–8 weeks — with save-the-dates 6–12 months out. Add time whenever guests have to travel, book time off, or arrange childcare.What is proper RSVP etiquette?RSVP as soon as you know your answer, and always by the date on the invitation — 'RSVP' means a reply is expected either way, yes or no, not only if you're coming. Use the method the host asked for, respond only for the people actually named, and once you've accepted, treat it as a commitment.
Good to know
What does 'bring a book instead of a card' mean on an invitation?
Guests skip the greeting card and bring a children's book inscribed with a note — the baby gets a starter library. It goes on its own line, usually in place of or beside the registry mention.
Can I ask a custom question on the RSVP, like guesses for the due date?
Yes — ask for any custom RSVP question in plain language ('add a question asking guests to guess the birth date') and it appears on the reply form.
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