The bridal shower invitation announces one of the most beloved pre-wedding traditions: a celebration of the bride-to-be, surrounded by the women who love her most. Whether it is an elegant afternoon tea, a garden brunch, a spa day, or a lively cocktail party, the bridal shower invitation sets the tone and builds the anticipation. Here is everything you need to create one that does the occasion justice.
Who Hosts the Bridal Shower?
Traditionally the maid of honour and bridesmaids host the bridal shower. The bride's mother and sisters often co-host. It is a point of etiquette that the bride does not host her own shower - the event is given to her, not by her. The host's name appears on the invitation: "The bridesmaids of [Bride's Name] cordially invite you to a bridal shower in her honour."
Modern bridal showers are often hosted by close friends, sisters, or a combination of family and friends regardless of formal bridesmaid roles. The host line can simply read: "Please join [Host Names] in celebrating [Bride's Name] before her wedding day."
Bridal Shower Invitation Wording
Classic wording: "Please join us for a bridal shower honouring [Bride's Name], soon to be Mrs [Groom's Surname]. [Date] at [Time]. [Venue/Address]. Hosted by [Names]. RSVP by [Date] to [Contact]."
Afternoon tea: "You are cordially invited to a bridal tea in celebration of [Name]. Join us on [Date] from [Time] at [Venue]. Fine tea, delightful company, and a bride who deserves the world. RSVP to [Contact] by [Date]."
Casual/fun: "She found her person - now let's shower her with love! You're invited to [Name]'s bridal shower on [Date] at [Time] at [Address]. [Theme: emoji or theme line]. RSVP by [Date]."
Bridal Shower Invitation Design
Bridal shower invitations lean feminine, floral, and elegant. Blush pink and white, sage green and gold, and lavender and cream are all popular palette choices. Watercolour florals, botanical wreaths, and ribbon details create a romantic, celebratory feel. For themed showers - "garden party," "brunch and bubbly," or "spa day" - design elements should reflect the theme directly.
The bride's wedding colours, if known, can inform the invitation palette for a cohesive pre-wedding aesthetic. If the bridesmaids are designing the invitation without the bride's direct input, a classic blush and white design is always appropriate. Design your bridal shower invitation on Invitofy with personalised guest names and digital RSVP collection.
What to Include in a Bridal Shower Invitation
Hosts' names, bride's name, date, time, venue, dress code, RSVP deadline and contact, gift registry information, and theme or activity details if the shower has a specific format. Gift registry details should always be included - guests need this information and hosts cannot assume everyone knows where the couple is registered.
The Knot's bridal shower planning guide covers etiquette on who pays, who is invited, and what to expect at different styles of shower.
Timing Bridal Shower Invitations
Host the bridal shower 2 to 6 weeks before the wedding. This gives the bride time to enjoy the gifts and write thank-you notes before the wedding chaos begins. Send invitations 3 to 6 weeks before the shower date.
For destination bridal showers or those coinciding with a holiday weekend, send 6 to 8 weeks ahead. Digital invitations via email or WhatsApp are entirely appropriate for bridal showers, especially for close friends groups where digital communication is normal. Wedding invitation wording follows the shower and is the final invitation before the big day. Create your bridal shower invitation on Invitofy today.
