Baby Shower Invitation Wording: What to Write and 12 Ready-Made Messages 💌
What to write on a baby shower invitation, when to send it and 12 ready-made messages for text or WhatsApp, including diaper showers and reveals.
A good baby shower invitation answers, in a few lines, everything guests will ask: when it is, where it is, what to bring and when to RSVP by. The rest is tone. Below is a checklist of what can't be left out, the best time to send it, and 12 ready-made messages to copy into a text or WhatsApp and adapt.
Quick summary:
Send the invitation 3 to 4 weeks ahead and a reminder the week of the party.
Say clearly what kind of party it is: baby shower, diaper shower or gender reveal.
Include an RSVP deadline.
If you are asking for diapers, give the size; if you have a gift registry, send the link.
What to write on a baby shower invitation
Before thinking about pretty wording, check that the invitation has this information:
Baby's or parents' names. "Theo's shower" or "Shower for Anna and Luke".
Type of party. Baby shower, diaper shower, gender reveal or all of them together.
Date, start time and end time. The end time helps anyone with other plans that day.
Full address, or the call link if it is virtual.
What to bring. Diaper size, gift registry link or "just yourself".
RSVP. How to confirm and by when.
Extra details. Outfit color for the guessing teams, whether kids are welcome, where to park.
When to send the invitation
Three to four weeks ahead is ideal: people have time to plan without forgetting. For guests who will need to travel, give a heads-up two months in advance and send the official invitation later. The week of the party, a short reminder noticeably boosts attendance, and a message the day before with the address helps anyone who lost the invitation in the middle of their chats.
12 ready-made invitation messages
1. Simple and sweet
"Our family is growing and we want you close to celebrate! Theo's baby shower, Saturday, March 15, 3 to 7 p.m., at 120 Maple Street. Please RSVP by March 8! 💛"
2. Fun
"Cuteness alert: Theo arrives soon and he's already planning his first party. Saturday, 3/15, at 3 p.m. Bring your best smile and a pack of diapers. Can you RSVP by March 8?"
3. Diaper shower with sizes
"Come to Emma's diaper shower! Saturday, 3/15, at 3 p.m., in our building's community room. So Emma doesn't end up with only size S, each guest brings one size: names A to F, size S; G to M, size M; N to Z, size L. Diapers in any other size are very welcome too!"
4. Gender reveal
"Boy or girl? We don't know either! Come find out with us at our gender reveal on 3/15 at 4 p.m. Wear pink if you think it's a girl or blue if you think it's a boy."
5. Baby shower and gender reveal together
"One party, two surprises: we're finding out the baby's sex and getting ready for the baby's arrival! 3/15, at 3 p.m. The gift registry is at this link, and diapers in any size are always welcome."
6. Virtual shower
"Since the family is spread out, Theo's shower will be online! Saturday, 3/15, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Just open this link on your phone: there are games, a message wall and the gift registry. No need to install anything."
7. For guests who live far away
"We know the distance won't let you come, but we want you at Theo's shower anyway! We'll have a video call and games on your phone, 3/15, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Will you save the link?"
8. Asking for cash gifts gracefully
"For everyone who asked what to give: we're saving up for the stroller and the car seat. If you'd like to contribute, the registry is at this link. And of course, having you there is already the best gift."
9. Invitation from the baby
"Hi, I'm Emma! I'm still in Mommy's belly, but I already want to meet you. Will you come to my shower? 3/15, at 3 p.m. Mommy asked you to RSVP by March 8."
10. One-week reminder
"One week until Theo's shower! Saturday, 3/15, at 3 p.m., 120 Maple Street. If you haven't RSVPed yet, could you reply here real quick?"
11. Day before
"It's tomorrow! Theo's shower at 3 p.m., 120 Maple Street. There's street parking on the block behind us. We can't wait to see you!"
12. Thank you after the party
"Thank you for being part of Theo's shower! Every hug, message and pack of diapers is already part of his story. The photos are at the same link as the invitation. 💛"
How to ask for cash gifts without awkwardness
It is common and accepted today, as long as you say it lightly. Three things help: say what the money is for (stroller, crib, diapers), also offer the option of a physical gift, and never set a minimum amount. To figure out what to give and what to ask for, the baby shower gifts guide helps on both sides.
Invitation by link on BabyParty
On BabyParty, the invitation is a link that opens in the phone's browser, with nothing to install. You can create separate links for each person or group, like "Dad's family" or "work friends", and see who has joined through each one. On the same link, guests find the gift registry, the diaper goal, the games and the message wall. On the day of the party, the TV screen shows a QR code so anyone arriving can join right away.
Creating your shower is free. If you are just starting to plan, the baby shower checklist shows what to do each week leading up to the party.
Frequently asked questions
Can a baby shower invitation be sent just by text or WhatsApp?
Yes, and today that is the most common way. Send the invitation individually to the people closest to you instead of only in the family group chat: a private message is much more likely to be read and answered.
Who signs the invitation: the parents or the host?
The host. If the party is thrown by the godmother or a grandma, the invitation goes out in her name; if the parents are hosting themselves, it goes out in the couple's name or the baby's.
Is it rude to ask for a diaper size on the invitation?
No. Quite the opposite: it helps guests and keeps everyone from bringing the same size. The chart of how many diapers to ask for in each size helps you split them up.