How to Address Bridal Shower Invitations

When sending off those fabulous invitations, you want to make sure everything is perfect. Besides, bridal showers are all about those little details. This should be included when addressing your bridal shower invitations. Here are some tips on how to address bridal shower invitations

How to address bridal shower invitations?

It all depends on the person. Generally, bridal shower invitations are formal and almost like the wedding invitations. You want to make sure you know who you are inviting.

Some factors to be aware of when addressing your bridal shower invitations are the feel of the envelope, the text, the return address, orientation and the seal.

The Envelope

When addressing the bridal shower invitation, know that the first impression is the envelope. You’d want to make sure that the color, size and feel fits your style and aligns with the bridal shower theme.

The envelope is the foundation of the bridal shower invitation. You want to make sure it is thick and well built. This will be the first thing that the guests will touch, so make sure it feels right. A high quality envelope will make all the difference.

The Text

Hand written or typed

It is classic to have bridal shower invitations be handwritten. Black ink looks the best and a script font looks elegant for a bridal shower. If you’re not the best at cursive, you could print labels or have the name and address info. pre printed on the envelope

The Name and Address

When addressing a bridal shower invitation, you want to be as formal as possible. You should write the recipients full first and last name. You want to avoid any abbreviations or nick names. To ensure this works, make sure that you have an adequate sized envelope that you will be able to fit all of the information.

Writing the address is formal as well. There are no abbreviations when writing the address on the bridal shower invitation. For example, instead of “Ln,” you want to write “Lane.” Instead or “St.” you’d want to write “Street.”

Here are some examples of how to address bridal shower invitations.

How to Address Bridal Shower Invitation For single Woman

Miss Shelia Jones

When you want to invite a single lady to a bridal shower You want to add Miss along with their first and last name because it is formal and classy.

How to Address Bridal Shower Invitation For married women

Mrs. Shelia Jones

This is for a married woman. Mrs. is important because you want to acknowledge that she is married.

How to Address Bridal Shower Invitation For couples

Mr.Kevin Jones and Mrs. Shelia Jones

This would be the best way to address a bridal shower invitation for a coed wedding shower. If there is not enough space on the envelope, it is okay to put :Mr. and Mrs. Jones (a little less formal, but they will understand).

Return address

Use the same method you used for the address. The return address should be located on the back flap of the envelope. Use the same font or script style as the address. You should have the same format. Full name and full address. An easy way to do this is by getting a custom return address stamp.

Orientation- How to stuff the envelope

You want the invitation to be face down in the envelope. Stuff the envelope so that the part of the invitation that has the text on the same side as the opening flap on the envelope.

Seal

The seal is the cherry on top when addressing bridal shower invitations. A cute seal with the bride’s initial or a symbol that reiterates the theme, Here are some cute examples of seals for bridal shower invitations.

Stamp

Last but not least is the stamp. The stamp of approval may seem like an after thought, but you must remember to properly place the stamp on the upper right hand corner of the envelope.

You want these invitations to be a nice keepsake and a piece of memorabilia from your wedding. Do this by making the stamp special. Customize stamps with pictures of the couple or have cute wedding related stamps. Click here for some beautiful wedding postage stamp ideas

Examples

Your guests will love these cute little decals when opening the bridal shower invitations.

Conclusion

So now you know how to address a bridal shower invitations. Remember that i the wedding world, it’s all about the details. The bridal shower invitations are no different. use thes tips when crafting up your invites.

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