122 short lines for the back of the card, 30 short verses and 12 ready-to-send emails, sorted by kind of shower: formal, fun, brunch, tea, couples, surprise, virtual, recipe, lingerie and more. Every short line can go straight onto one of the free invitation designs: pick it here and the maker opens with it on the back.
A bridal shower invitation does two jobs. The front says whose shower it is; the back carries the date, the place, the RSVP and one practical sentence. That sentence is where most of the lines below belong: the registry, a recipe to bring, the attire, couples welcome, the hour on the clock, or how to join online. For timing, guest lists, money gifts and declining, see the bridal shower invitation etiquette guide.
9 lines · 2 verses
Classic & formal wording
Proper bridal shower invitation wording for a luncheon, an afternoon tea or a garden party: who is hosting, what will be served and what to wear, said simply and graciously.
Before the vows and the walk down the aisle,Come share an afternoon, a toast and a smile;We're gathering to honor [Bride's Name] this spring,With laughter, good wishes and a toast to the ring.
From the friends who know her best
The friends who have known her through laughter and tearsAre hosting a shower to toast the yearsOf love that's ahead for the bride-to-be;So please join us for cake and a cup of tea.
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Fun & sweet wording
Casual bridal shower invitation wording for a bride who would rather laugh than curtsy: she said yes, she found her forever, and now her friends are throwing the party.
He asked, she cried, she said yes, and thenShe called every one of us, again and again;Now it's our turn to plan her a day,So bring your best wishes and come out to play.
The ring is on
The ring is on, the date is set,The dress is the prettiest one yet;Now all that's left before the big dayIs a shower to send our bride on her way.
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Brunch & bubbly wording
Bridal brunch and luncheon wording: mimosa bars, pancakes and prosecco, coffee and pastries, and the seated lunch that most showers are built around.
Pour the bubbly, stack the plates,Bring your appetite and your best mates;We're brunching in honor of [Bride's Name] this spring,So come for the mimosas and stay for the ring.
A bridal brunch
Coffee is brewing and pastries are warm,The mimosa bar is ready to perform;Join us for brunch as we celebrate[Bride's Name] and a love that is simply great.
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Tea party wording
Tea party bridal shower invitation wording, from a proper afternoon tea with scones and hats to a whimsical garden tea with mismatched cups.
The kettle is on and the table is laidWith scones and with sandwiches, freshly made;Come raise a teacup, your pinky held high,For [Bride's Name], whose wedding is drawing nigh.
Steeped in love
Two lumps of sugar, a splash of cream,An afternoon tea for the bride of our dreams;Wear your best hat and your garden-party smile,And sit with us, sip with us, stay for a while.
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Couples & co-ed wording
Wording for a couples shower or co-ed wedding shower, where partners and friends of both families are invited: stock the bar, I do BBQ and date-night showers.
This shower's for two, so bring along yours,There'll be food on the grill and games out of doors;Come celebrate [Partner 1] and [Partner 2] with us,The happiest couple we know to make a fuss.
Stock the bar
Their glasses are ready, their shelves are bare,So bring a bottle or a corkscrew to share;We're stocking the bar for the soon-to-be-wed,With a toast to the many good years ahead.
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Surprise shower wording
Lines for a surprise bridal shower: when to arrive, where to park, and who to reply to, so the secret holds until she walks in.
Not a word, not a hint, not a text to the bride,We're planning a shower she knows nothing about;Arrive before [Time] and keep out of sight,And when she walks in, we'll all give a shout.
Keep the secret
She thinks it's a lunch with a friend or two,But really the guest list includes all of you;So park down the street and come in through the side,And help us surprise our beautiful bride.
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Virtual & shower by mail wording
Virtual bridal shower and shower-by-mail wording for guests who can't be in the room: how to join, where gifts ship, and how to send love from afar.
Some of us are near and some far away,But nobody's missing [Bride's Name]'s big day;Pour something bubbly and click on the link,We'll all be together, closer than you think.
A shower by mail
Since miles keep us from gathering in one place,We're sending a shower to fill her mailbox space;Send a card, a recipe, a wish or a gift,And give our bride-to-be a long-distance lift.
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Registry, gift cards & money wording
How to word registry information on a bridal shower invitation, ask for gift cards or a honeymoon fund, say no gifts, or explain a display shower where gifts are set out rather than opened.
Their home is already full and complete,With pots and with towels and sheets that are neat;If you'd like to give, they'd be thrilled, it is true,With a little toward a honeymoon view.
Your company is the gift
No gifts are needed, no wrapping, no bows,Just come as you are in your favorite clothes;The best thing to bring to a shower like thisIs a story, a hug and a wish for their bliss.
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Recipe cards & stock the kitchen wording
Wording for bridal shower invitations with recipe cards, recipe-box showers and stock-the-kitchen showers, where every guest brings a favorite dish or a kitchen gadget.
A cup of patience, a spoonful of fun,A pinch of forgiveness when the day is done;Please write down a recipe, old or brand new,To fill [Bride's Name]'s kitchen with dinners for two.
Stock the kitchen
Her cupboards are empty, her drawers are too,So bring a whisk, a spatula or something new;We're stocking the kitchen for the couple-to-be,And the first dinner party will be for you and me.
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Lingerie shower wording
Tasteful lingerie shower invitation wording: a ladies-only gathering, sizes tucked on an enclosed card, and a little something for the honeymoon.
A little bit of lace, a ribbon or two,Something for the honeymoon, something new;It's ladies only, so come and be bold,Her sizes are tucked in the card that you hold.
Pack her suitcase
Her tickets are booked and her suitcase is out,But it's missing the things that a trousseau's about;Help us fill it with silk, with satin and lace,And send her off smiling to her honeymoon place.
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Around the clock wording
Around the clock bridal shower wording: each guest is assigned an hour and brings a gift for that time of day, from morning coffee to a late-night snack.
From the first cup of coffee to the last light at night,There's a gift for each hour to make married life bright;Your hour's on the back, so shop with it in mind,And we'll fill up her day with the presents we find.
What time is it?
Is it time for breakfast, or time for a nap?Time for a picnic, a hike or a map?Check the hour we gave you and bring something to fit,And we'll fill up her clock with gifts that fit.
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Honeymoon, open house & more wording
Wording for the themed showers people ask about: honeymoon showers, travel showers, open house showers, Christmas ornament showers and showers held before a destination wedding.
Their passports are ready, their bags almost packed,The honeymoon plans are all mapped out and tracked;Bring a travel tip, a map or a dream,For the start of the journey of this happy team.
An ornament shower
Their first tree together will need a few things,Like glass balls and stars and some ribbons and rings;Bring an ornament with a story to tell,And each year they'll hang it and wish you well.
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Two brides wording
Bridal shower wording for two brides, joyful and equal: one celebration, two names on the card, and the same warmth as any shower.
Two brides, two bouquets, one beautiful plan,To celebrate love the best way we can;Join us in showering [Bride 1] and [Bride 2]With laughter and blessings and wishes come true.
Mrs. and Mrs.
Soon it'll be Mrs. and Mrs., hooray,So we're throwing a shower to honor the day;Bring your best wishes, your smiles and your cheer,For the two happiest brides of the year.
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Office & workplace wording
Office bridal shower wording for a short gathering at work: cake in the break room, a card going around, and a group gift without pressure.
Step away from your inbox and come down the hall,There's cake in the break room and a card for us all;Our coworker's marrying the love of her life,So grab a fork and toast the soon-to-be wife.
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Faith-filled wording
Bridal shower invitation wording for a church shower or a family that wants faith on the card: a fellowship hall after the service, prayer and celebration.
Two hearts brought together by grace from above,A promise of faith and a lifetime of love;Join us in prayer and in fellowship too,As we shower [Bride's Name] before she says I do.
Our church family
Our church family is gathering after the service,To shower a bride who is happy and nervous;Come share in the joy, the cake and the prayer,We'd love for the whole congregation to be there.
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Adults only wording
How to say no kids on a bridal shower invitation kindly: an adults-only afternoon, said once, warmly, without a lecture.
We love your little ones, truly we do,But this afternoon is just meant for you;Book a sitter, then come and relax,With bubbly and stories and grown-up snacks.
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Bridal shower invitation emails and letters
For a virtual shower, a shower by mail, an office shower, or anyone you invite by email: copy one, replace the words in square brackets, and attach the card as a phone-sized PNG.
Email · Warm, clear
Virtual bridal shower invitation email
Subject: You're invited: a virtual bridal shower for [Bride's Name] on [Date]
Hi [Name],
[Bride's Name] and [Partner's Name] are getting married on [Wedding Date], and since the people who love them are spread across the map, we're throwing a virtual bridal shower so everyone can be there.
How to join: click the link a few minutes early and it will open in your browser or the video app. You can join from a phone, tablet or computer; cameras on if you can, so [Bride's Name] can see your faces. Grab a mimosa, a coffee or whatever you like to toast with.
We'll play a couple of quick games, share marriage advice and watch [Bride's Name] open gifts. Registry details are on the couple's wedding website at [Website], and gifts can ship straight to [Address].
Please reply by [RSVP date] so we can send a reminder with the link the morning of the shower.
See you on screen,
[Host Name]
Letter · Heartfelt, simple
Bridal shower by mail note
Subject: A bridal shower by mail for [Bride's Name]
Dear [Name],
[Bride's Name] is marrying [Partner's Name] on [Wedding Date]. Because so many of the people she loves live far away, we're giving her a shower by mail: instead of one party, a mailbox full of love over the week of [Date].
If you'd like to take part, mail a card, a favorite recipe, a note of marriage advice or a small gift to [Address] so it arrives between [Date] and [Date]. Registry details are on the couple's wedding website at [Website].
On [Date] we'll open everything together on a video call and share a few pictures with everyone who joined in.
With love,
[Host Name]
Email · Friendly, professional
Office bridal shower email
Subject: Cake and congrats for [Coworker's Name] on [Day]
Hi team,
[Coworker's Name] is getting married on [Wedding Date], and we'd like to send her off with a small office bridal shower.
When: [Day], [Date], at [Time] (about [Length] minutes)
Where: [Room]
There will be cake and coffee. A card is going around the office this week; please sign it before [Day]. If you'd like to chip in to a group gift, see [Host Name] by [Date]. Contributions are entirely optional, and your signature on the card is plenty.
Please keep it quiet around [Coworker's Name] if you can. Thanks, and see you there!
[Host Name]
Chat message · Short, upbeat
Office shower chat message
Wedding news! [Coworker's Name] is getting married on [Wedding Date], so we're having cake for her in [Room] on [Day] at [Time]. Card is at [Desk] until [Day]; group gift (optional) with [Host Name]. Reply with a thumbs-up so we know how much cake to order.
Email · Excited, discreet
Surprise bridal shower invitation email
Subject: Shhh! A surprise bridal shower for [Bride's Name]
Hi [Name],
We're throwing [Bride's Name] a surprise bridal shower, and she has no idea. Please don't mention it to her, post about it, or reply to this email with her copied.
Date: [Date]
Arrive by: [Arrival Time] (she arrives at [Bride's Arrival Time])
Place: [Place and Address]
Parking: please park [Parking Instructions] so your car doesn't give us away.
Please RSVP to me, not to [Bride's Name], by [RSVP date]. Registry details are on the couple's wedding website at [Website].
Thank you for helping us keep the secret!
[Host Name]
[Phone]
Email · Relaxed, welcoming
Couples shower invitation email
Subject: Join us for a couples shower for [Partner 1] and [Partner 2]
Hi [Name],
[Partner 1] and [Partner 2] are getting married on [Wedding Date], and we're celebrating them both with a couples shower. Bring your partner or a friend: this one is for everyone.
Date: [Date]
Time: [Time]
Place: [Place and Address]
There will be [food, for example a backyard barbecue], drinks and a few lawn games. Registry details are on the couple's wedding website at [Website]; if you'd like a theme, we're stocking their bar, so a favorite bottle or a set of glasses is perfect.
Please RSVP by [RSVP date] and tell us how many are coming.
[Host Name]
Reminder · Short, cheerful
Bridal shower reminder email
Subject: One week until [Bride's Name]'s shower!
Hi everyone,
A quick reminder that [Bride's Name]'s bridal shower is one week from today: [Day], [Date], at [Time], at [Place and Address].
If you haven't replied yet, please let me know by [Date] so we have enough seats and food. Registry details are on the couple's wedding website at [Website].
Can't wait to celebrate with you,
[Host Name]
Text message · Quick, friendly
Bridal shower reminder text
Hi [Name]! Just a reminder that [Bride's Name]'s shower is this [Day] at [Time] at [Place]. Still planning to come? Let me know by [Day] so I can finalize the headcount. Thank you!
Letter · Warm, no pressure
Note to an out-of-town guest
Subject: A shower for [Bride's Name], and we'd love you there
Dear [Name],
Your invitation to [Bride's Name]'s bridal shower on [Date] is enclosed. We know it's a long way to travel, and we wanted you to have the date early in case you can make it a weekend.
Please don't feel any pressure to come. [Bride's Name] simply wanted you to know she's thinking of you. If you can't be there, we'll set up a video call during gift opening, and a card in the mail would mean the world to her.
If you are coming, we'd be happy to suggest places to stay near [Town].
With love,
[Host Name]
Email · Organized, warm
Co-hosts' note with the invitation
Subject: Bridal shower for [Bride's Name]: invitation and details
Hi [Name],
[Host 1], [Host 2] and [Host 3] are hosting a bridal shower for [Bride's Name] on [Date], and your invitation is attached.
To keep things simple, please send your RSVP to [Host 1] at [Phone or Email] by [RSVP date]. [Host 2] is collecting recipe cards, and [Host 3] can answer questions about directions and parking.
Registry details are on the couple's wedding website at [Website]. We're so glad you'll be part of the day.
[Host 1], [Host 2] and [Host 3]
Email · Homey, sweet
Recipe card shower invitation email
Subject: Bring a recipe for [Bride's Name]'s shower
Hi [Name],
We're filling a recipe box for [Bride's Name] to take into married life, and we'd love a recipe from you. A blank recipe card is attached; print it, write down a dish you love (and the story behind it, if there is one), and bring it to the shower on [Date].
Time: [Time]
Place: [Place and Address]
Can't come? Mail your card to [Address] and we'll add it to the box. Please RSVP by [RSVP date].
[Host Name]
Email · Inclusive, clear
Shower before a destination wedding
Subject: A hometown shower for [Bride's Name] before the big trip
Hi [Name],
[Bride's Name] and [Partner's Name] are marrying in [Destination] on [Wedding Date] with a small group of family. We know not everyone can make the trip, so we're throwing a hometown bridal shower to celebrate with the people who love them here.
Date: [Date]
Time: [Time]
Place: [Place and Address]
This shower is open to friends whether or not you're traveling to the wedding; the couple simply wants to celebrate with you. Registry details are on their wedding website at [Website], and a honeymoon fund is listed there too.
Who the shower honors, who is hosting, the date and time, the place, and how to RSVP and by when. Then one practical line: the registry, a recipe to bring, the attire, couples welcome, or that it's a surprise. Everything else is tone.
How do I mention the registry on a bridal shower invitation?
One short line on the back is customary, for example "Registry details on the couple's wedding website". A shower is a gift-giving party, so guests expect it; keep it to a single line rather than a list of stores.
How do I word a couples shower invitation?
Name both partners under Honoring, say it's a couples or co-ed shower on the front, and add "Couples welcome" or "Bring your plus-one" on the back so guests know partners are invited.
How do I word a surprise bridal shower invitation?
Put the surprise up front and the arrival time on the back: "Shhh, it's a surprise: please arrive by 1:30". Send it by mail or a private message rather than a group chat the bride is in.
