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Bridal Shower Invitation Wording: 40+ Examples

40+ bridal shower invitation wording examples — classic, relaxed and themed — plus how to word gifts, games, RSVPs and who should be invited.

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A bridal shower invitation is usually sent by someone other than the bride, to a guest list she chose. Here are 40+ wording examples.

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Classic bridal shower wording

  1. Please join us for a bridal shower in honour of Emma. Sunday 3rd, 2pm, 14 Beech Avenue.
  2. You are invited to celebrate Emma before the big day. Sunday 3rd, 2pm to 5pm.
  3. Please join us for afternoon tea in honour of our bride-to-be. Sunday 3rd, 2pm.
  4. A bridal shower for Emma! Sunday 3rd, 2pm. Hosted by Jo.
  5. Come and shower Emma with love before she becomes Mrs Hart. Sunday 3rd, 2pm.
  6. Please join us to celebrate Emma ahead of her wedding. Sunday 3rd, 2pm to 5pm.
  7. You are warmly invited to a bridal shower for Emma. Sunday 3rd September, 2pm.
  8. Join us for tea, cake and a fuss over the bride. Sunday 3rd, 2pm.
  9. A celebration for Emma before the wedding. Sunday 3rd, from 2pm.
  10. Please join us in honour of the bride-to-be. Sunday 3rd, 2pm.

Relaxed wording

  1. Emma is getting married! Come and celebrate. Sunday 3rd, 2pm at Jo’s.
  2. Bridal shower, but relaxed. No games, no themes, just food. Sunday 3rd, 2pm.
  3. Come and drink prosecco at Emma. Sunday 3rd, from 2pm.
  4. Low-key shower for Emma. Sunday 3rd, 2pm. Bring nothing.
  5. Cake, fizz and one very excited bride. Sunday 3rd, 2pm.
  6. Come and celebrate Emma before the wedding takes over completely.
  7. Brunch to celebrate Emma! Sunday 3rd, 11am.
  8. Garden shower for Emma, Sunday 3rd from 2pm. Weather permitting.

Themed wording

  1. Afternoon tea bridal shower for Emma. Sunday 3rd, 2pm. Hats encouraged.
  2. Spa afternoon for Emma before the big day. Sunday 3rd, 1pm.
  3. Cocktail-making shower! Sunday 3rd, 2pm. Come thirsty.
  4. A garden party for our bride-to-be. Sunday 3rd, 2pm.
  5. Brunch and bubbles for Emma. Sunday 3rd, 11am to 2pm.
  6. Bridal shower picnic! Sunday 3rd, noon, Brookside Park.

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Wording for the practical details

  1. Emma’s registry is linked below, but please do not feel obliged.
  2. No gifts please — save it for the wedding.
  3. Please bring a recipe card for Emma’s collection instead of a gift.
  4. If you would like to, bring one piece of marriage advice to read out.
  5. There will be a few games, all of them short.
  6. No games. None whatsoever. You have our word.
  7. Afternoon tea provided — please let us know about dietary requirements.
  8. Please arrive by 1.50pm. Emma thinks she is coming for a quiet cup of tea.
  9. RSVP to Jo on 07700 900123 by the 25th.
  10. Parking is on the street and gets busy after 1pm.

Short lines

  1. Come and celebrate Emma!
  2. Bridal shower — Sunday, 2pm.
  3. Tea, cake and the bride-to-be.
  4. Join us before the big day.
  5. Shower for Emma — details inside.
  6. We would love you there.
  7. Celebrating our bride.
  8. Sunday 3rd, 2pm. Say yes.

How to word it well

  1. Name the host, not just the bride. Showers are thrown by someone else and guests need to know who to reply to.
  2. Say something about gifts. A registry link with “no obligation”, or “save it for the wedding”, both work.
  3. Warn about games. Guests genuinely want to know, in both directions.
  4. Give an end time. Many guests will be travelling and arranging childcare.
  5. Check the guest list against the wedding list. Anyone invited to a shower is normally invited to the wedding.

Send it — and pair it with a gift

A free invitation ecard suits a list spread across two families. See also bridal shower messages and what to write in an invitation:

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Ideas that suit the occasion, each linked to one product we picked. Prices and availability are set by Amazon and can change.

Party Decorations

Our pick: Luditek sound-activated party lights

Best for: Birthdays, showers, themed parties

Occasion: Invitations

Set the scene — pair invites with ready-to-hang decor.

  • Bundles save time
  • Reusable pieces available
  • Quality varies — check reviews
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Party Favours and Games

Our pick: JoyCat felt tic-tac-toe party favours, 30 pack

Best for: Children and larger gatherings

Occasion: Invitations

The bits that keep a party moving once the decorations are up.

  • Fills the awkward middle hour
  • Works for mixed ages
  • Cheap per head
  • Easy to over-buy
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FAQ

What do you write on a bridal shower invitation?

The bride’s name, who is hosting, date, start and end time, the address, RSVP details, and clear guidance on gifts.

Who hosts a bridal shower?

Traditionally the maid of honour or a close friend or relative — rarely the bride herself. Name the host on the invitation.

How do you word gifts?

Keep it to one line. A registry link marked “no obligation” or “save it for the wedding” are both standard.

Should shower guests also be invited to the wedding?

Conventionally yes. Inviting someone to the shower but not the wedding causes real awkwardness.

What is a good short line?

“Come and celebrate Emma! Sunday 3rd, 2pm.”

How far in advance should they go out?

Four to six weeks, and hold the shower a few weeks before the wedding rather than the week of it.