Baby Shower invitation wording

A baby shower invitation has to accomplish a lot in a small space: honor the parent-to-be, signal the register and gift convention, invite without being corny, and hint at what the afternoon will actually feel like.

Openings

Name the guest of honor early. The invitation is for them.

“A little shower for Olive.”
“Welcoming Baby Linden.”
“For Maya, and the one on the way.”
“Tea, tenderness, tiny socks.”
“A spring afternoon, for our newest arrival.”

Host lines

Showers usually have a host who isn't the parent. Name them.

“Hosted by the aunties”
“The Linden family invites you”
“With love, from the bridal party (plus one new member soon)”
“Hosted by Claire and Marta”
“From Maya's closest”

Gift convention

Say it once, gently, and say it exactly.

“Registry at Nesting & Co.”
“Books in lieu of cards, please.”
“No gifts — your presence is the gift.”
“A diaper raffle — bring a pack, leave with a ticket.”
“If you'd like to bring something, stories count.”

The details

Afternoon light is the specific thing you're promising.

“Sunday, April 27 · 11:00 AM — 2:00 PM”
“Saturday brunch · 10–1”
“Garden light, Tuesday after work”
“The Greenhouse · 412 Linden Way”
“Tea, a little cake, a lot of welcoming”

Do

Name the guest of honor up top
Say the gift convention clearly — registry, no gifts, or books
Include parking/childcare/dietary info up front if it matters
Match the design's warmth to the occasion — this isn't a corporate ribbon-cutting