Are gifts given at Bridal Showers?
Of course! This is, actually, the point of bridal showers – to “shower” the bride with gifts as a way to help her start her new life on the right foot. If you cannot attend a bridal shower, there are varying opinions on whether or not you should still send a gift. When in doubt, send one! The bride won’t forget that you remembered. Bridal Shower Invitations: (Check out our CEB on “How to Emboss ElegantWedding Invitations” in order to get ideas on making your own shower invitations.) • The same rules that apply to addressing wedding invitations apply to shower invitations: • One invitation per guest (even if they live within the same household, unless 16 or under). • Hand address the invitations • Use the formal name of invitees (Mrs. Jane Smith, rather than Jane Smith) • Send invitations with at least a month of lead-time. • Include an address and phone number for guests to call for directions and to RSVP to. • You can include the bride’s registry information printed or hand-written on
