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Baby shower invitations

Baby shower invitations in soft watercolor, from a safari and a woodland gathering to a teddy bear, a crescent moon and a boho rainbow. Change every word on screen for free, then print the card or send it by text.

Safari baby shower invitation with watercolor balloons above, and a lion, elephant, giraffe and bunny in party hats

A shower in honor of

Olivia Bennett

and her little cub on the way

Oct

10

11 AM

Willow Tea House · 27 Anywhere St., Any City, ST 12345

RSVP by Oct 3 · (434) 555‑0169

Safari

Fredoka

Woodland baby shower invitation with a watercolor fox, rabbit, fawn, hedgehog and bluebird among wildflowers and mushrooms along the bottom

A woodland shower for

Emma Hayes

who is expecting a little one

October

Sunday

10

at 1 PM

The Nolan Home · 1132 Anywhere Ter., Any City

RSVP to Kate · (630) 555‑0114

Woodland

Baloo 2

Teddy bear baby shower invitation framed by watercolor baby things: a bear, knit hat, bib, bottle, rattle, onesie, pacifier and rubber duck

A cuddly shower for

Sarah Miller

and her beary special bundle

Oct

10

2 PM

The Garden Room · 418 Anywhere Ln., Any City

RSVP to Megan · (301) 555‑0142

Teddy bear

Baloo 2

Nautical baby shower invitation with soft blue watercolor stripes and a small gold anchor

All hands on deck

Ahoy, Baby

a shower for Kay, who's having a boy

October

Sunday

10

at 11 AM

Willow Tea House · 27 Anywhere St., Any City, ST 12345

RSVP by Oct 3 · (434) 555‑0169

Nautical

Chewy

Baby shower invitation with a gold crescent moon, small stars and pink watercolor clouds

A starry shower for

Nia Patel

as she awaits her little star

Oct

10

1 PM

The Nolan Home · 1132 Anywhere Ter., Any City

RSVP to Kate · (630) 555‑0114

Stars & moon

Fredoka

Boho baby shower invitation with a muted watercolor rainbow, a small heart and clouds

Let's shower

Maya Collins

with love, over the rainbow

October

Sunday

10

at 2 PM

The Garden Room · 418 Anywhere Ln., Any City

RSVP to Megan · (301) 555‑0142

Boho rainbow

Fredoka

Choosing a design

Most of these designs are gender-neutral on purpose, which suits a shower where the baby's sex is a surprise or simply not the point. The nautical stripes lean a little more toward a boy, and the text color on any card can be changed to match the party.

If the shower has a theme, match it: woodland animals for a fall shower, a safari for a jungle theme, a moon and stars for a "little star" shower. The boho rainbow or the teddy bear works for any shower without committing to a theme.

Have a different theme in mind? Describe it and AI designs a card for it. Previews are free, and keeping one costs the same as a ready-made design.

What to put on a baby shower invitation

A shower invitation traditionally names the parent-to-be rather than the baby, since many parents haven't chosen a name yet. Make sure it covers:

  • Who the shower is for, and who is hosting
  • The date, with a start and an end time
  • The address, or the host's name if it's at someone's home
  • How to RSVP, and the date you need replies by
  • Where the parents are registered, if they are
  • Anything special, like bringing a book in place of a card

The card holds a headline, a short message, the date and time, the location and an RSVP line. Registry details fit neatly on the RSVP page instead: add the registry link there, and guests see it right after they reply.

When to send it

Send baby shower invitations four to six weeks before the shower. Showers are usually held four to eight weeks before the due date, which leaves a cushion before the baby arrives while the parent-to-be still feels up to a party.

Ask for replies one to two weeks before, so the host can plan food and seating.

For a sprinkle, the smaller shower for a second or third baby, or a sip-and-see after the birth, two to three weeks of notice is usually enough.

Print it or send it

Every card comes as a print-ready 5×7 PDF and a high-resolution JPG. Print the PDF at home on cardstock, or take the JPG to a photo counter. A 5×7 card fits a standard A7 envelope.

Many hosts text the JPG to friends and mail printed cards to grandparents and older relatives. It is the same design either way, for one credit.

Questions, answered

How do you word a baby shower invitation?
Lead with who the shower is for, using the parent-to-be's name rather than the baby's, since many babies aren't named yet: "A baby shower honoring Maya Collins," or "honoring Maya and Jordan" for a couple. Then give the date and time, the place, and how to RSVP. A themed shower can take a playful line, like "A little star is on the way" for a moon-and-stars party. Every word on these designs can be changed on screen for free.
Who hosts a baby shower, and can the parents host their own?
Traditionally a close friend or relative hosts the shower and sends the invitations, and the parent-to-be is the guest of honor. It is now common for the parents to host their own, especially a couples or co-ed shower. When a friend is hosting, name them on the invitation; when the parents are, word it as an invitation from them, like "Please join us to celebrate our baby on the way."
Should a baby shower invitation say if it's a boy or a girl?
Only if the parents have shared it and are happy for guests to know. If it's a surprise or they're keeping it private, choose a gender-neutral design and leave it off. If it is known, a short line like "It's a boy" says so simply, and the text color can be changed to match.
Is it okay to put registry information on a baby shower invitation?
Yes. Unlike a wedding invitation, a shower invitation is an accepted place to mention the registry, since gifts are part of the party. Keep it to one short line saying where the parents are registered, or turn on the free RSVP page when you make the card and add the registry link there, where guests see it right after they reply.
Are these baby shower invitations free?
Personalizing them is free: change every word, font and color on screen. Downloading the finished card costs $2.99, or $5.99 for three credits to spend on any designs. Each card includes an unwatermarked high-resolution JPG and a print-ready 5×7 PDF, and you can print as many copies as you need at no extra charge.
How do guests RSVP to a baby shower?
Turn on the free RSVP page while you make the card and you get a private link to send with the invitation. Guests enter their name, whether they're coming, and how many guests they're bringing, and only you can see the replies. The RSVP page has to be turned on when you make the card; it can't be added afterwards.