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A shower honouring
An Afternoon in the Garden
olive branch
Sunday, May 18
Half past eleven
The Conservatory
12 Rosewood Lane, Charleston
Garden party attire
Please RSVP by May 4 to Marguerite
Brunch will be served · Emma is registered at Heirloom
Bridal Shower Invitations
Bridal shower invitations carry more etiquette than almost any other card: the hosts' names (not the bride's), the registry mention, and a tone that matches the wedding to come. Describe the shower and the conventions come built in.
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Bridal Shower invitation wording
Garden brunchAn afternoon in the garden
a bridal shower honouring Emma
Sunday, May 18 · half past eleven
The Conservatory, Charleston
Hosted by the bridesmaids · RSVP by May 4
Tea partyTea for the bride-to-be
Please join us to shower Emma
Sunday, May 18 at 11:30 AM
The Conservatory
Fascinators encouraged · registry at Heirloom
ModernEmma's getting married —
let's shower her first
Brunch · Sun May 18 · 11:30
The Conservatory, Charleston
RSVP by May 4
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
Whose name goes on a bridal shower invitation?
The hosts' — traditionally the bridal party or a relative, never the bride herself. The bride is the honoree ('a shower honouring Emma').
How do I mention the registry politely?
One quiet line at the bottom — 'Emma is registered at…' — never in the headline. RevelPost keeps registry mentions in the note line where etiquette expects them.
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