Couples shower invitations are given when the party is held for the couple and not merely the bride as it was done traditionally. Couple showers are hosted by any of the guests of honor or close relatives and they send couples shower invitations in honor of the bride and groom. Couples shower invitations should be worded in a male friendly way.
Couples shower invitations are sometimes sent for themed couple showers, however these themes must be male friendly themes like stock the bar or handyman and handywoman. The artwork on themed couples shower invitations should be of bar tools, wine or champagne glasses or work tools reflecting the theme. Couples shower do not carry themes like lingerie or recipe.
Couple shower invitations should mention the first names and the parental surnames of the bride and groom for the bride will use her married name only after the wedding. The twenty first century dad to be is as involved as the mother and it is trendy to send couples shower invitations for the baby. Couples shower invitations for babies should feature artwork showing a couple. Including registry details in the couples shower invitation assists guests in finding apt presents.
Main Points: Wedding invitation wording, Wedding speech
August 4, 2009

