We’ve all tossed a shiny penny, quarter or nickel into the wishing well, whether we were at the mall or a city park…just hoping that our wish might come true.  Much like we make our wishes, the expecting mommy-to-be has had her wish of a baby boy or baby girl come true – and we know you want to wish her well before her big delivery day!

One of the more popular themes we’ve seen for baby showers is a wishing well themed baby shower.  This new trend in baby showers may be foreign to your guests, so be sure to clarify what it is or means on your baby shower invitation.  A wishing well shower involves someone creating a “Well” of some sort – which can be made wood, purchased like the one to our left or created with a laundry or gift basket.  Decorate the basket or well with baby boy, baby girl or baby neutral colors that coordinate with your shower or baby shower theme.

When a wishing well is added to a baby shower, it tells your guest that they should bring a small gift item, (think $5 – $10 range), to add to the wishing well.  It’s kind of like an extra gift for the mommy-to-be filled with lots of little gifts for her baby.  Normal wishing well gifts can be things she will need like a passafier, bottles, diapers, spoons, shoes, onesies, washcloths, outlet savers, cleaning brushes, diaper pins, powder, lotions or blankets…anything small that would fit into your gift basket.  You can even theme your wishing well, like one of my customers did this afternoon.  As she had already received many traditional baby gifts, her baby shower host added “Wising Well – let’s help accessorize the baby girl to be” a the bottom of her wishing well themed invitation.  So think hair accessories, shoes, baby jewelry, brushes, outfits…anything cute for her baby girl to be.

Choose a wishing well themed invitation that will set the scene for your event.  Our baby shower invitations feature gift bags full of baby gifts, (which will give your guests a few ideas on which items to donate to the wishing well), present themes and fun baby patterns made of pastel traditional baby colors.  We also have bassinet and pram themed baby shower invitations, as well as posh baby shower invitations featuring the expectant mommy to be lounging on a couch in her best expecting dress outfit, surrounded by gifts.

Check out some of our favorite baby shower invitations below, which all would be perfect for your wishing well themed baby shower…

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Is it a boy or a girl?  Nobody knows…but not for long!  My parents kept the sex of my sister and I a surprise until delivery day, which was very common 20-30 years ago.  Lately, many parents are finding out the sex of the baby ahead of time.  It helps the parents-to-be prepare for their upcoming arrival, whether it means decorating the nursery, purchasing themed baby products or choosing a name ahead of time.  Many parents find out the sex of the baby about 5-6 months before they are due.

One of the newest trends in expecting couples today is not knowing or finding out the sex of the baby until the baby shower.  This new trend has seemed to come about in the last year or so, and I have to say, I think it is one of the most creative ideas I have heard of for a baby shower.  There’s a couple of ways you can do it, and it will first involve the parents-to-be having someone contact their doctor to note the sex of the baby…and then keep it a secret.  Only do this surprise baby shower if you know your friends and guests are able to keep a secret, as you don’t want anyone to spill the beans! 

Start by telling all of your guests what the sex of the baby is and ask them to bring a gift appropriate for a boy or a girl, depending on what the parents are expecting.  As the mommy or daddy-to-be open their gifts, they’ll have big surprise as they begin to open pink and purple outfits or blue and green outfits.  Don’t trust everyone to keep that big of a secret?  You can also surprise everyone by keeping everything gender neutral, (gift wise), and serving a large chocolate cake, with the icing inside indicating the sex of the baby.  Blue icing inside means it’s a boy, and pink if it’s a girl.  You won’t find out until the parents-to-be cut into the first slice!

Set the scene for your surprising baby shower with a baby shower invitation to coordinate!  If you’re going for the gift-themed surprise shower, choose an invitation in pink or blue and remember to clearly note that the expecting couple will be finding out the sex of the baby at the shower, so to clearly keep it a secret and bring a gender-appropriate gift.  If you’re going the cake and icing route, choose a baby shower invitation that is more gender neutral with greens, yellows and pastels. 

Ready to host your own gender-revealing shower?!  Let us know how you leaked the news of whether the couple was having a baby boy or a baby girl!

Be sure to browse our entire baby shower invitation collection at InvitationBox.com!

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She’s expecting!  It’s such a fun, exciting and important time in a woman’s life when she’s expecting her first, (or maybe second or third), child!  She’s got that pregnancy glow, her own sassy style and an adorable little baby bump to match.  Whether it’s your sister, your best friend, a co-worker or a close neighbor who’s expecting, hosting a baby shower in her honor is the thing to do!  There’s no better way to prepare the mommy-to-be for her upcoming arrival than by showering her with gifts, best wishes and the friends who mean the most to her.

Noteworthy Collections has just recently introduced a brand new collection of baby shower invitations to their baby collection which will help you celebrate the mommy-to-be in style!  The sassy blonde mama on the left is featured on the Preggers Olive – Blonde Invitation, which is a complete line of expecting invitations available in brunette or blonde hair with a dress that coordinates with the sex of the baby – be it a boy, a girl or a surprise, as shown!  These adorably chic invitations also feature different color backgrounds to match the expecting mom’s style.  Pair it with matching stationery, response cards and stickers and you’ve got a complete baby ensemble!

If ‘looks like me’ baby shower invitations aren’t your thing, Noteworthy has introduced a plethora of alternate baby shower invitations that will coordinate with your baby style, be it classic, traditional, contemporary or elegant.  Some of my favorite brand new baby shower invitation designs feature posh nursery scenes with safari, nautical, bird or toile themes, ornate cribs with chandeliers, storks carrying a baby bundle, wild animal print patterns or damask rattle designs.  Noteworthy Collections also offers twin designs for those expecting multiples!

Below are just a few of the fun brand new baby designs you’ll see in Noteworthy Collection’s fabulous baby collection.  Remember that these designs are also available with response cards, thank you notes and stickers for envelope seals or return address labels.  Make a complete baby-themed ensemble with a fun item from this brand new collection!

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Who’s the hip mama?  If you, your best friend, co-worker or close family member is expecting, it may be time to start thinking about hosting a baby shower in her honor!  Baby showers are typically held1-3 months before the expecting mother’s due date, and we have the perfect baby shower invitations to set the scene for your baby-filled shower event.

Our vendors have introduced some brand new baby shower invitations for the spring season that are ultra chic and modern, just like you!  Whether the expecting mommy is having a baby boy, baby girl, twins or maybe a surprise there’s a perfect invitation to help you shower the expecting mommy-to-be with love and baby essentials.

Below are some of the newest and customer-favorite baby shower designs that will help you invite your guests to your baby shower.  The first item shown is the Boy Diaper Bag Baby Shower Invitation from Paper so Pretty.  This adorable card is actually three fun baby pieces including a die-cut diaper bag, a die-cut teddy add-on which slides into the diaper bag ‘pocket’ and a blue satin ribbon that adorns the teddy’s neck.  This fun card is also available in a pink girl version!  The second card shown below is the Baby Shower Soiree Invitation from Bonnie Marcus & Co.  This brand new design came to our site this week and is perfect for gender neutral showers with it’s green border and background screened with green shower presents.  A “baby shower” banner strings at the top of the card above an expecting mom in a purple flowing dress.

Hosting a couple’s shower?  Sometimes dad’s want to be included in the baby shower, too!  The third item shown below is our Expecting Boy Invitation by Inviting Company.  Perfectly simple with a blue striped bottom border and an expecting couple on the left, this card is great for couples having a baby boy.  This card is also available in pink and green for different gender showers.  Expecting a baby girl?  The last invitation shown below is the Beautiful Bassinet Girl Invitation by Bonnie Marcus & Co.  Another brand new design to hit our website, which is so adorable and sweet with a pink bassinet of presents sitting under a spring tree.

Got baby fever?  Checkout the entire baby shower invitation collection at InvitationBox.com for the above designs and so many more!

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A baby is on the way!  Help the mommy-to-be before her baby’s arrival day by showering her with all of the gifts and baby items she’ll need to take care of her newborn.  From bottles to diapers to toys, outfits and furniture, there’s so many things she’ll need to buy before the baby comes.  Hosting a shower is the perfect way to welcome the baby and make sure that the baby’s parents are prepared.

When planning your friend or family member’s next baby shower, set the scene for your event with an adorable baby shower from our baby shower invitation collection.  We have hundreds of baby shower invitations that will go perfect for your shower, whether the mother is expecting a boy, girl or a surprise!  We also have baby shower invitations for twins and couples showers.

Below are some of our newest and popular baby shower invitations…

Girl Diaper Bag Party Invitation by Paper so Pretty - This adorable baby shower invitation comes in three fun pieces.  The first piece is a die-cut in the shape of a pink plaid diaper bag.  The bag holds a drawing of a baby bottle, changing mat, baby car keys and pacifier.  The second piece is a die-cut in the shape of a teddy bear wearing a pink outfit.  Once you receive the order, you’ll slide the teddy bear into the open slit of the diaper bag so it looks like she’s hanging outside.  The final piece of this adorable ensemble is a pink satin ribbon that sticks onto the teddy bear’s pin outfit.  All together you’ve got an adorable baby shower invitation, which also gives your guests a few ideas about gifts to bring!  This sweet baby shower invitation is also available in blue, in case the mommy-to-be is having a baby boy!

Owl Blue Party Invitations by Paper so Pretty -Guess whoo’s having a baby boy? This adorable baby shower invitation is perfect for Mommy’s expecting a baby boy.  This flat white invitation features a light blue shaded background with a large brown, yellow and white baby owl on the left side of the card.  He is perched on a tree branch with tiny green leaves, all to the left of your baby shower invitation text.  Expecting a baby girl?  This adorable baby shower invitation also comes in a sweet pink version as well, which features the same style invitation but with a shaded pink background.  The tree the owl sits on blooms with small pink and yellow  flowers along with the tiny green leaves and the baby owl actually has eyelashes, so that you know she’s a baby girl.

Hip Mama Brunette Baby Shower Invitations by Stacy Claire Boyd – Chic and expecting?  This contemporary baby shower invitation is perfect for mothers expecting a girl or a boy.  The card features a white background edged with top and bottom edged lime green borders.  An expecting mommy wearing a black shirt holds onto her baby bump on the left side of the card, while carrying a lime green patterned purse.  The mom wears her chic black sunglasses and ponytail swept to the side.  This fun baby shower invitation is also available in blonde or brunette with shorter hair, to look just like you!

Like what you see?  Check out the entire collection of baby shower invitations at InvitationBox.com.  From boy baby showers to girl baby showers, gender neutral showers or couples showers, there’s a little something for everyone depending on what new arrival you’re expecting!

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Picking out baby shower invitations can be almost as fun as planning the shower itself! You can choose from gender neutral shower invitations, baby boy shower invitations, baby girl shower invitations or even our couples baby shower invitations that celebrate both parents. Is the mommy-to-be expecting more than one? We also have an excellent selection of multiple baby shower invites for soon-to-be parents of multiples. If you have a baby shower theme, it’s a great idea to incorporate that theme into your invitations to get your guests excited for the party and they may even plan a gift according to your theme.

Baby Boy Shower Invitations: Our selection of boy baby shower invitations has a variety of options for couples showers or traditional baby showers featuring expecting silhouettes, formal layered cards and pockets, ribbon and polka dotted invitations. We also have fun and whimsical invitations themed with transportation, teddy bear, animal, rattle, blue, sports, duck and stork designs.

Baby Girl Shower Invitations: Our selection of girl baby shower invitations has a variety of options for couples showers or traditional baby showers featuring expecting silhouettes, formal layered cards and pockets, ribbon and polka dotted invitations. We also have sweet and nurturing invitations themed with bunnies and teddy bears, animal, rattle, pink and purple, safari, princess, flower and stork designs.

Gender Neutral Shower Invitations: Our selection of gender neutral baby shower invitations has a variety of options for couples showers or traditional baby showers featuring expecting mommies, formal layered cards and die-cut invitations, ribbon, die cut and polka dotted invitations. We also have cute and juvenile invitations themed with yellow giraffes and teddy bears, animals, baby prams, green, yellow and orange neutral colors, safari, rattle, stripe and diaper designs that all cater to your baby, whether it’s a boy or a girl.

Multiples Shower Invitations: Our selection of multiples shower invitations features die-cuts, ribbons, vellums and flat invitations with multiple themes, two peas in a pod, TWIN themes, prams, rattles and more…all catered to your twins, triplets or more!!

Couple’s Shower Invitations: Want to include the guys on this one and also celebrate the daddy-to-be? Couple’s showers are great to incorporate the men with the women. Our couple’s shower invitations feature couple silhouettes, pictures of the mommy and daddy-to-be, gift themes and more.

Take a look at some of the great baby shower invitations available at InvitationBox.com now…

The invitation you choose for your baby shower invitation will set the tone for your event and our classic, trendy and chic invitations are the perfect beginning to a memorable event that will celebrate your baby-to-be.

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