Baby shower invitations

Baby shower invitations come in many shapes, forms, and sizes. Here are some common ways to invite guests to your occasion:

1) Word of mouth / Phone - Word of mouth is a fairly effective way to spread word of a baby shower. Just make sure not to overlook anyone. This is a great way to plan a surprise baby shower as there is no "evidence" lying around for the mother to accidently find. Plus you don't have to spend money and time on formal invitations, which is great if you have a closely knit group of friends.

2) Birth announcement invitations - You can buy your own baby shower invitations online or at your local card shop. There are so many themes to chose from so feel free to browse around until you find one that is right for your baby shower.

3) E-card - E-cards are another affordable way to invite guests to your party and they can receive your invitation instantly over the internet. There are many e-card sites that are free now and many people also like the animated cartoons and games that can come with them.

4) Birth Announcement Candy - Personalized candy, particulary full sized chocolate bars, are another great way to invite people to your shower. The date and location of the shower is included in the wrapper. This is a favorite way for many guests to be invited to a party.

5) Other birth announcement items - Other personalized items can also be created as invitations, like personalized bookmarks and reminder magnets. Generally, these items should be very affordable - more expensive gifts can be given to your guests at the actual party if desired.

Finally, make sure you have a full list of everyone you want to invite by checking with the mom and her friends and family. These birth announcement ideas will make sure your party gets off to the right start.