Choose a printed baby shower invitation design, then personalise the event details, colours and fonts in the online editor before a designer checks your layout. White envelopes are included with printed invitation orders, and nothing goes to print until you approve a digital proof. This page covers wording, themes, print choices and delivery timing so you can plan the order with confidence.
Ordering baby shower invitations the practical way
Before you choose a design, confirm the essential details. You need the host name, guest of honour, date, start time, venue address, RSVP method, and any gift or registry note. Decide whether the event is women only or a couples and coed celebration, then count one invitation per invited household or couple rather than one per person. Order a few spares for last-minute invites and keepsakes.
Most hosts send baby shower invitations around four to six weeks before the party. Work backwards from that date and allow time for personalisation, the designer proof, production, and postage. If the shower falls in a busy period, a baby shower save the date card can help guests hold the date.
You do not need final wording before you start browsing. Each catalogue card is a printed design you personalise in the online editor. You can change the event details, adjust available colours and fonts, and save the result before ordering. Each Paperlust template is an editable printed-card design, not a downloadable DIY file or an electronic invitation service. You personalise the selected design online, then it is professionally checked before production. Read our guide on party invitation templates if you are comparing options.
What to include on a baby shower invitation
- Host or hosts name
- Guest of honour name
- Date and start time
- Venue name and street address
- RSVP date and contact details
- Theme, dress code, or note about whether children are included, if relevant
- Registry or gifting note, worded politely
Keep it brief. A clear short sample is: Please join us for a baby shower honouring Sam. Saturday 14 June at 11am, 12 Garden Street, Melbourne. RSVP to Alex by 24 May. Adjust the level of formality to match the design. If you need help, read this guide on baby shower invitation wording.
Themes and style shortcuts
If you already have a theme, use it to narrow the collection. If not, start with the baby shower themes guide and let the invitation set the direction for the party.
Couples and coed baby showers
A couples baby shower or coed baby shower welcomes all adults rather than one group of friends. The invitation should make that clear so guests know who is included. You can write Join us for a couples baby shower or mention the format, such as an afternoon barbecue. Browse couples baby shower invitations and coed baby shower invitations for designs that suit a shared celebration, then keep the wording and venue details specific to your event.
Colour, animal and motif ideas
Colour-led designs help when the party palette is already chosen. Try lavender baby shower invitations, blue and gold baby shower invitations, or purple baby shower invitations.
If you prefer a motif, look at safari baby shower invitations, Paris themed baby shower invitations, mermaid baby shower invitations, sprinkle baby shower invitations, mustache baby shower invitations, penguin baby shower invitations, or owl baby shower invitations. These category pages are a shortcut, not the full range, and some designs can be adjusted by colour in the editor.
Cheap, cute and custom options
If budget is a priority, view cheap baby shower invitations and choose digital printing for a more affordable finish. For playful artwork, view cute baby shower invitations. Browse the custom baby shower invitations collection for more distinctive options. If you need a fully bespoke design or significant special alterations, those are quoted separately so the designer can scope the work before you commit. Ordinary personalisation of an existing design is handled in the editor before proofing.
Paper, print and quantity
Digital printing means ink is printed directly onto the paper. It is not automatic email delivery and it is not an electronic invitation service. Letterpress baby shower invitations create a pressed, tactile finish, while flat foil baby shower invitations add real metallic foil accents. Foil stamp is a separate process with a different finish and production window. White ink and metallic finishes may also be offered on some designs. Not every finish is available on every card, so check the selector for the design you choose.
Paper stock, size, print type, and quantity all affect price. The product selector shows current pricing for your configuration, so use that as your estimate. White envelopes are included with printed invitation orders. Other envelope colours and add-ons depend on the selected design.
Proofing, production and delivery
After you order, a designer checks the file and sends a digital proof within 1 to 2 business days. You can request unlimited ordinary proof revisions, and nothing prints until you give final approval. If you request a bespoke design or special alteration, that work is quoted separately.
Production begins after approval. Digital printing takes around 3 to 5 working days, flat foil around 7 to 10 working days, and letterpress or foil stamp around 20 to 23 working days. These are production times only. Australian printed orders ship with free StarTrack Premium shipping, with delivery to many metro addresses next business day after dispatch. Regional and rural addresses can take longer, so allow extra time. For current estimates, check the delivery and production times page. If your event is very close, contact support to confirm timing before you order. For general questions, visit the help centre.
If you are deciding between print finishes or paper stocks, order the sample pack to compare pieces in person. After the shower, browse baby shower thank you cards and choose a design that coordinates with your invitation. For help writing notes, read this guide to baby shower card messages. If you are still planning the rest of the celebration, browse baby shower decorations or this list of baby shower ideas.
Frequently asked questions
Send baby shower invitations around four to six weeks before the event. Order earlier if you want flat foil, letterpress, or live in a regional or rural area, because production and transit add extra time.
Include the host name, guest of honour, date, time, venue, RSVP details, and any registry or gifting note. Add the theme or dress code if you have one, and make clear whether the event is women only or a coed celebration.
Yes. The collection includes a broad range of palettes and motifs, including blue, pink, lavender, sage, neutral, and metallic options. Many designs allow select colour changes in the online editor, but not every design can be recoloured.
Yes. White envelopes are included with printed invitation orders. Some designs also offer upgraded envelope colours or liners, depending on the selected product.
Yes. The sample pack lets you compare paper stocks and print finishes in person, which is helpful when you are choosing between digital, flat foil, letterpress, or foil stamp.
Digital print applies ink directly to the paper and is available on many designs. Flat foil adds real metallic foil accents. Letterpress creates a pressed texture in the paper. Foil stamp is a separate process with a longer production time.
There are budget friendly designs in the collection, and digital printing is often the most economical finish. Use the product selector to see the current total for your size, paper, print type, and quantity.
You can browse baby shower thank you cards and choose a design that coordinates with your invitation. Not every invitation has an exact thank you card match, but many options pair well.
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