Garden teas, brunch-and-bubbly mornings and recipe showers: wording ready to copy for the bride-to-be.
A bridal shower invitation is the bridal party’s love letter with logistics attached: the bride’s name up top, the hosts underneath, and everything guests need to show up ready. Copy the example that matches the shower, swap in your names and dates, and send. Replies gather themselves while you focus on the mimosa math.
Teas, luncheons and garden parties in the classic register.
Please join us for a bridal shower tea in honor of Chloe Ramirez bride-to-be of Nathan Wells. Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM The Rose Garden Room, Hotel Lafayette, Charleston, South Carolina Hosted by the bridesmaids Kindly reply by April 11 Chloe is registered at Maison & Meadow.
Before she walks down the aisle, let us gather in her honor. A bridal shower luncheon celebrating Grace Okafor. Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 12:00 noon The Camellia Room, Birmingham, Alabama Hosted by Diane Okafor and Rose Whitley Luncheon served at half past twelve, games and gifts to follow. Please respond by May 3.
Love is in bloom! Please join us for a garden bridal shower honoring Isabella Fontaine. Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM The Wisteria Garden at Halewood Estate, Louisville, Kentucky Hosted by the mothers of the bride and groom Garden attire and sun hats encouraged. Kindly reply by May 23 · Registry at Fern & Flute.
Relaxed showers: brunches, backyards and drop-in afternoons.
Eggs benedict, bottomless coffee and the bride-to-be! Join us for a brunch shower celebrating Megan Foley. Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM The Buttermilk Café private room, 18 Grove Street, Denver, Colorado Hosted by Megan’s bridesmaids, who promise the games are actually fun. Please RSVP by March 13. Megan is registered at Hearth & Harbor.
Before the big day, a laid-back one. A backyard bridal shower for Tessa Bright! Saturday, July 18, 2026, 1:00 PM The Morrison backyard, 27 Honeysuckle Lane, Knoxville, Tennessee Lemonade, lawn games and cake under the oak tree. Sundresses and sandals. This one’s casual on purpose. Reply by July 10 so we can count the cupcakes.
Come when you can, hug the bride, eat some cake. A come-and-go bridal shower honoring Alicia Vance. Saturday, August 8, 2026, anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 PM The Vance family home, 90 Shorewood Drive, Grand Rapids, Michigan Gifts open all afternoon; the dessert table never closes. A quick reply by August 1 helps us plan. No set arrival time needed.
This shower is for both of them, and all of you. A couple’s shower celebrating Dana Kim and Alex Petrov! Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2:00 PM The Petrov backyard, 55 Foxglove Road, Columbus, Ohio BBQ, yard games and a his-and-hers trivia showdown with prizes. All genders welcome. This is not a tea party (there will be tea, though). RSVP by September 9.
A little sparkle, a little wink: the group-chat energy, printed nicely.
She found her person. We found the champagne. Join us for Bubbly & Bites, a bridal shower for Lena Moreau! Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM The Fizz Bar terrace, 42 Vine Street, Napa, California Sparkling everything, small plates and a toast (or five) to the bride. RSVP by April 27 and start drafting your best marriage advice for the card basket.
The rumors are true: Sasha is getting married. Join us for a decidedly un-stuffy bridal shower: games with prizes worth winning, a build-your-own bouquet bar, and exactly one sentimental moment (we scheduled it). Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM The Petal House, 300 Magnolia Avenue, Savannah, Georgia Hosted by the maid of honor. RSVP by June 1.
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something brunch. A bridal shower for Priya Raman! Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11:00 AM The Saffron Table, 76 Elm Street, Edison, New Jersey Dosas, mimosas and a mehndi artist from noon. Wear something you can eat generously in. Please reply by September 21 · Registry at Lotus & Lane.
She said yes. Now we say cheers. A wine-tasting bridal shower for Emily Sandoval! Saturday, April 18, 2026, 2:00 PM Cedar Ridge Winery tasting room, Paso Robles, California Five pours, one sommelier, and a “guess the vintage” game the bride will lose graciously. Tasting fee covered by your lovely hosts, the bridesmaids. RSVP by April 6. Seats at the tasting bar are limited.
Showers with homework: the invitation carries the instructions.
Help us stock the newlywed kitchen! A recipe bridal shower for Hannah Kowalczyk. Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM The Hearthstone Room, 14 Baker Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin With your invitation you’ll find a recipe card. Bring it filled out with your most-requested dish, and we’ll bind them into Hannah’s first family cookbook. Hosted by her aunts · RSVP by March 14.
Every hour of married life deserves the right gift! An Around-the-Clock shower for Jade Thornton. Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM The Thornton home, 8 Clocktower Lane, Providence, Rhode Island Your invitation comes with an hour of the day. Bring a gift to match it (7 AM: coffee gear; 9 PM: cozy things; you get the idea). RSVP by July 12 to claim your hour.
The couple has the glasses. Help us fill the shelf behind them. A stock-the-bar shower for Nicole and Ray Duval! Saturday, August 29, 2026, 4:00 PM The Duval patio, 63 Barrel Court, Louisville, Kentucky Bring a bottle, a mixer or a bar tool, and your signature cocktail recipe. We’ll test a few, for quality assurance, of course. Coed and casual. Reply by August 17.
Whichever tone you choose, every bridal shower invitation needs the same bones: who, what, when, where, and when to reply.
First and last name, prominently placed. Some guests will be from the partner’s side and shouldn’t have to guess whose shower it is. Adding the partner’s name (“bride-to-be of Nathan Wells”) orients everyone.
“Hosted by the bridesmaids” or the hosts’ full names. The byline tells guests who’s organizing and where questions and RSVPs go.
Shower invitations are the correct place for registry information. One line, after the essentials: “Chloe is registered at Maison & Meadow.” It’s the wedding invitation that must stay registry-free.
Recipe cards, assigned hours, bottles to bring. If guests have homework, the invitation carries it. Nobody should learn about the assignment at the door.
Showers land best three weeks to three months before the wedding. Send invitations four to six weeks ahead of the shower so out-of-town guests can plan.
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