Baby shower invitation: a lovely card, and nothing for the mum-to-be to manage

A friend or sister usually hosts. The invitation keeps the surprise, gathers the RSVPs and the registry link in one place, and the album collects the photos of the afternoon.

The Minibon team · Updated on 27 October 2026 · Translation to review

free up to 10 guests

Baby shower invitation wording

• Sweet

  A little one is on the way, and we'd love to celebrate [Name] before baby arrives. Baby shower on [date] at [time], [venue]. Please RSVP by [deadline].

• Surprise

  Shh, it's a surprise! We're throwing a baby shower for [Name] on [date] at [time], [venue]. Don't tell her, and reply here.

• With the registry

  Baby shower for [Name], [date], [venue]. If you'd like to bring a gift, the registry is here: [link]. Your presence is the best present.

• Girls' afternoon

  Tea, games and predictions: we're celebrating [Name]'s baby to be! [Date] from [time], at [host]'s, [address].

When to send a baby shower invitation

1. 4 weeks before Send the link. Showers usually happen a few weeks before the due date: leave some margin in case baby is early.
2. 10 days before RSVP deadline.
3. 1 week before Nudge late repliers and remind them of the registry link.
4. On the day The shared album opens 2 hours before: everyone drops their photos in from their phone.

Questions to ask your guests

• Your guess: girl or boy, and what date? A classic game, and you read the answers together on the day.
• Any allergies or dietary needs? Think of the mum-to-be's diet for the menu too.
• A kind word for [Name]? The replies become a keepsake.