Shower Invitations Set the Style of the Shower

Once you have the date, place, theme and list of guests, you should pick your shower invitations and send them out about six to eight weeks before the party. This gives the guests time to work the party into their calendar and pick out a gift.

If you have a theme picked out, the simplest thing to do is pick an invitation that matches your theme. If you’ve decided on Noah’s Ark theme, just pick the ones that represent Noah’s Ark. See how much simpler it is already when you have a theme picked? No need to spend hours looking for the right ones; just look through the few that match your theme.

And don't forget to ask for a RSVP. You'll need an idea of how many people will be attending if you are serving more elaborate food or have limited space for guests.