When planning a bridal shower for a close friend or relative, coming up with bridal shower ideas for invitations can seem daunting at first. By following simple steps however, you can easily create the perfect bridal shower invitations for your event that will be appreciated by all of your guests long after the shower is over.

Not all bridal shower invitations are created equal. Depending on which approach you choose, you can wind up with invitations that vary greatly in terms of quality. Off the shelf invitations are usually created with standard card stock while handmade invitations allow you choose your paper and allow you to use high quality blends that are much nicer to the touch. There is also the possibility that the invitations you send will not be unique when using mass produced bridal shower invitations. Bridal shower invitations are one of the mementos that many of your guests will keep so it pays to make sure you are sending the very best.

Bridal shower invitations should not only invite your guests to the event, they should contain clear instructions on the location of the shower, any theme that is being used for the bridal shower and an RSVP card that can help you determine the amount of guests you can expect at the bridal shower. Making sure that you include a self addressed return envelope for RSVP cards is also a great way to ensure they are returned in a timely fashion.

There are many different approaches to style you can take when designing an putting together your bridal shower invitations. Quality stationery designers will work with you to achieve the overall look and feel of your bridal shower invitations and may suggest things such as: multi-layered design, color schemes, envelope and seal options as well as wording and layout. You can always find an approach that will fit your budget from basic one layer bridal invitations all the way up to more expensive and higher quality layered approaches.

The elements of your bridal shower invitations should be approached as a set that includes invitation, rsvp, return envelope and seal. You can go a long way in showing your attention to detail and style by making sure these items match both in design and color but also in paper stock. This is another area where a gifted designer can help you stay on track and make sure your bridal shower invitation elements match.

Giving yourself enough time and mailing your bridal shower invitations early can help you organize and give your guests a chance to prepare. Two to three months is a good timeframe to allow everyone to respond and for you to arrange a hotel for out of town guests. With group booking you can usually get a discount on the room rate for your out of town guests. Including this in your bridal shower invitation is also useful for your guests.

Following the simple steps above can help keep you on track for the bridal shower that you're planning and help you approach your bridal shower invitations with quality in mind. Paying attention to the little details when it comes to your bridal shower invitations can make a nice statement with your guests and provide them with an high quality memento of your bridal shower.