4.1.09

Baby Shower Wording

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Baby Shower WordingThe more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you'll find that the subject of Baby Showers is certainly no exception.

Baby showers are a prelude to miracle which is the birth of a newborn baby. It is this occasion where friends, family and other people who know the parents to be, are gathered together to give gifts and make this occasion memorable to everyone present.

This baby shower usually happens a month or 2 in advance and making the right invitation can be just as challenging as planning the entire event.

There are many ideas and themes one can think of to make the invitation a good preview of what is to come during the baby shower itself. The important thing is that the invitation should set the mood for the occasion and with the proper planning and a little imagination with friends or professionals, it will surely make this baby shower stand out over others that people have gone to.

The one who will host this event is usually a very close friend of future mother. That person can start by talking to the mother and other members of the family what kind of theme will be appropriate for the party.

The proper words should express the love and anticipation that the future mother has for the newborn baby. The host must do it by putting oneself in the shoes of the mother. If that person has had children in the past, it will be quite easy to relate to that situation. If this person has not had any children yet, then it is best to ask the help of those who have so that person can help empathize what the future mother is experiencing.

Just like any other invitation, it should have the name of the person to be invited, when and where the event will take place, the contact number of the one hosting the event, the gender of the baby and the theme of the party.

If you don't have accurate details regarding Baby Showers, then you might make a bad choice on the subject. Don't let that happen: keep reading.

If the newborn baby is a boy, a good example for a theme is a sailboat. The invitation can be shaped into a little sailboat then on the inside; it can start off with the "row the boat" nursery rhyme before inviting the people to the shower party.

On the other hand, if it is a girl, an example of a good theme is a cookie. The theme is based on the poem that tells how little girls are made which usually come from sugar and spice and everything nice.

If during the discussion with the future mother one has learned that the sex of the baby is to be kept a secret until the shower party itself; one can make an invitation with a cute drawing of a baby wrapped inside a blanket carried by a stork. This should keep everyone guessing and make the party a fun one.

A challenging invitation is when the parents have not decided on the name of the baby yet. One can make an invitation that has various letters of the alphabet that will give people an idea that this occasion is to help out decide on the baby's name.

There are other ideas and themes to make the shower a memorable occasion. It just takes some planning and little imagination to make this baby shower stand out over others that people have gone to.

The host can do alone, plan it with other friends or get a professional to help out.

Those who only know one or two facts about Baby Showers can be confused by misleading information. The best way to help those who are misled is to gently correct them with the truths you're learning here.

By: Jack Smith

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4.12.08

Baby Shower Invitation Wording

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Baby Shower WordingIf you need ideas for baby shower invitation wording, then here are some great ideas for you. Baby shower invitations contain important details of the baby shower event, but they need to be cute and fun as well. Wording for baby shower invitations can be easy to create on your own or you can go to several Internet sites for some of the best baby shower wording ideas available. There you will find all of the baby shower invitation wording ideas you will ever need. What you say is as important as how you say it.

Your baby shower invitation wording can be either generic or specific. If you know the gender of the baby, then you should try to create gender specific wording for the baby shower invitation. There are wonderful little sayings for baby boys, as well as wonderful sayings for baby girls. But if the gender’s not yet known, don’t worry. There are many standard wording options as well.

You will find ideas online for twins, triplets, and even adoption baby shower invitation wording. You can search for ideas in many places, but the best place to look for anything in our world today is the Internet. Many invitation websites have what’s called ‘Wording Libraries’ where they offer hundreds of wording options for you. Your baby shower invitation wording could be in the form of a quote or baby poem. Wording for invitations can be casual or formal depending on the overall style and theme of the event. Just be sure to be consistent. People will assume that casual wording means it’s going to be a casual event!

Your baby shower invitation wording needs to contain some important information, like the time, date, location, and the names of the guests of honor! Don’t forget to include where the mother or mother to be is registered for gifts. And perhaps you’re throwing a surprise baby shower – what fun! Just be sure to tell your guests to keep it quiet in the baby shower invitation wording. Here is a sample wording for baby shower invitations when you want to keep the big event a surprise:

Shhh! It’s a Secret!

A Surprise Baby Shower for

Anne Marie Glenn

and newborn Joe Steven

Date:

Time:

Place:

RSVP:

Registered at:

Here is a sample wording when the invitation is for an adopted baby:

Let’s rejoice with the Thompsons

as they welcome

Lily May

to their family.

Date:

Time:

Place:

RSVP:

Registered at:

Whatever you decide to say on your baby shower invitation, be sure to proofread your baby shower invitation wording and spelling to make sure that all of the information is correct. It would be a shame to order and pay for so many baby shower invitations, only to find printing mistakes and have the shipping delayed because of waiting for reprints. Taking time to proofread in advance is always a wise idea.

And if you’re not sure what to say, or if you’re not sure if the information is clear or if you wonder if it sounds all right, then don’t hesitate to get a second opinion. Family and friends can help you, and many vendors will have customer service representatives standing by ready to assist with wording for invitations.

While you’re ordering or creating the wording for your baby invitation, don’t forget to consider the wording of your thank you notes! Often these are ordered at the same time and made to match the invitations. Again, your wording can include poems quotes, etc. and you will want to keep the same style, color, or theme. Hopefully, you know the mother well enough to know what her preferences are.

And if you’re not trying to keep the baby shower event a surprise, then go ahead and ask her or her close family members about her opinions about the baby shower invitation wording. She may appreciate being a part of the decision making process, or she may be just as happy to have someone else make some decisions for her, so her mind can be on other important things, like preparing for the new baby’s arrival!

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Randy has dozens more baby shower related articles such as Baby Shower Centerpieces, Free Baby Shower Games and Baby Clipart.

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4.11.08

Baby Shower Thank You Wording

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Baby Shower WordingThis guide will take the struggle out of writing thank you notes for all of the wonderful baby shower gifts you have received in anticipation of Baby's arrival.

When family, friends and co-workers ask to host a baby shower in your honor, it's a lovely testament to your friendships. Showers and other gift-giving opportunities are not an expected event during everyone's pregnancy, thus when a friend offers to host a shower, your role is to be as gracious as possible before the shower, on the day of the event and the days following the party.

While you may have acknowledged the gift giver for their present at your shower, modern traditions suggest that you also send a hand written note. Thank you notes should be sent within one week of receiving a gift, however, if time has flown by and you still haven't sent out your notes, remember that a late note is better than no note at all. Try to write them and send them as soon as possible. Thank you notes should first be sent to your host(s), then to all the guests who brought gifts to your shower. It's recommended to send a thank you note immediately for a gift that arrived in the mail. The gift giver will appreciate knowing that you received the gift and will be happy to have received a note so quickly.

Thank you notes are meant to simply acknowledge the gift giver for their present. While each note will be different, they will all follow the same pattern: they express thanks for the gift, include an identifying or describing sentence, and include a statement on how the gift will be used. Each note contains one final thank you before the closing sentiment. Here are a few samples to help you get started.

Dear Traci,
It was very thoughtful of you to think of us and send the box of washcloths, bubble bath, and water toys for our new arrival. Thanks to your complete bath ensemble, we're sure to have the cleanest baby in town. All my thanks.
Warmly,
Diane

Dear Ursula,
Thank you so much for the baby bottles. It has been extremely helpful to have so many, since Mike and I are working double time with the feedings. We really appreciate your thoughtful gift and for helping us welcome our new babies, Ben and Joey, into our family.
Fondly,
Diane

Thank you notes are important, because they let people know you received the gift, especially if it was sent. The note also lets the gift giver know you and your spouse appreciate their gift and that it will be put to good use. Finally, taking the time to write a note reassures the gift giver that you value their friendship and appreciate the time and money they put into choosing a gift and coming to your shower.

Diane Quast is the author of The Pregnant Pen: The Expectant Mother's Guide To Baby Showers and Thank You Notes, found on the web at www.thepregnantpen.com. She is a journalist and marketing executive who became a stay-at-home mom after the birth of her child. After her own baby shower, Diane's talent for writing creative and memorable thank you notes surfaced when she received thank you notes for the one's she mailed to her family and friends. Realizing that many soon-to-be mother's needed the time saving assistance of model thank you notes, Diane decided to write The Pregnant Pen during the only free time she had - during her daughter's nap time, about two hours every day. Diane is currently working on her second book: Wedding Words; The Bride's Guide to Wedding Showers and Thank You Notes, which will be released in the Spring of 2006. Yes, Julia still takes naps!

For more sample thank you notes, please visit thepregnantpen.com

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