- 1). Plan the bridal shower following a theme or go with the standard "old-time" bridal shower that encompasses all facets of bridal needs. Choose a card stock from a craft store or an office supply store, taking note of the weight of the paper, color and size. Many places now sell card stock invitation and envelope paper as sets in a variety of sizes.
- 2). Design the front of your card if a fold-over type is used. Begin designing the entire card if a one-piece card is used. Computer uploaded personal photos of the bride and/or groom provide a personal touch for the card front or center. In lieu of a personal photo, pictures that go with the theme of the shower may also be used. Using clip art or another source for decoration is also an idea. Bring the shower information together by using imaginative ways to present the photo or artwork.
- 3). Experiment with alternative ideas for decorating the card. Use resources from the stamp or scrapbooking section of local department stores. Try ideas on plain white paper to gain a good idea of how they will appear, being sure to keep the color scheme of the shower and card stock in mind.
- 4). Write out the inside, or information, section of the bridal card, either on a computer or by hand. Using stencils or calligraphy is also an option. There are websites to help you with the wording of the card, or you can prepare the wording from scratch, also keeping with the overall theme of the shower. For instance, having a beach party shower might have introductory wording such as "Surf on over to" or something similar. Be sure to state who, what, when, where sections explicitly. Ask for an RSVP and leave a phone number or email address where responses may be sent.
- 5). Think about the overall appearance of the bridal shower card. If it needs more frill or color, consider adding a flower made of ribbon or lace, or another attention getter. Match the coloring of the paper with an envelope that is the correct size if it is not purchased at the same time.
- 6). Double-check the card and envelope for errors and show them to the bride before you send them out. Make one card and envelope first, present it to the bride, look over for errors and begin construction on the remaining guest cards.
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