1. Baby Shower And Baby
Announcement Etiquette:
How To Welcome Your
Little One
Presented By:
Pear Tree Greetings
Thursday, August 12, 2010

2. Sending Birth Announcements
& Baby Shower Invitations
• Telling the world about your
bundle of joy and inviting
family and friends to share
in the celebration is made
even more exciting and
thoughtful with uniquely
designed photo cards made
from your family
photographs and designed
by you.
Thursday, August 12, 2010

3. Traditions & Innovations
The pinks and blues of
yesteryear have given way to a
wider variety of color
schemes, shower etiquette, and
personal touches on your baby
announcements and baby
shower invitations. Men are
welcome, adoptions are
celebrated, and you create the
experience best suited to you
and your baby.
Thursday, August 12, 2010

4. Timing Is Everything
• Birth announcements are
sent out as soon after birth
of your baby as possible, and
certainly within six months.
• Baby showers are generally
held 2 months prior to the
expected delivery date.
• Baby shower invitations should be sent out 2-3
weeks prior to the event if the guests are all
local and 6-8 weeks in advance if guests must
travel to attend.
Thursday, August 12, 2010

5. Early Planning Prevents
Emotional Meltdowns
• Plan early to avoid post-birth exhaustion.
• Create an address list.
• Stock up on stamps.
• Browse announcement and invitation
templates, pictures, and other options.
• Prepare everything about the announcements
and invitations ahead of time.
Thursday, August 12, 2010

6. Who Receives A Baby
Announcement?
• family
• friends
• neighbors
• co-workers
• old college roommates
• doctors & dentists
• everyone appreciates receiving a baby
announcement!
Thursday, August 12, 2010

7. Who Gets A Baby
Shower Invitation?
• The Dad-to-be!
• Maid or matron of honor
• closest friends
• immediate family
• siblings
Thursday, August 12, 2010

8. Birth Announcement And
Baby Shower Themes
• Holidays
• Seasons
• Family tradition
• A favorite team
• ABC’s and 123’s
• Mother Goose
• Baby animals
• Storks
Thursday, August 12, 2010

9. Birth Announcement Etiquette
• Start with an introduction (a poem, verse, or heartfelt
statement)
• Infant’s full name
• Birth details: date, weight, length
• May also include birth location and time (especially in
case of multiple births)
• Birth and adoption dates are both used in adoption
announcements
• Gift registry information is not included
• Personal notes are not required or expected
Thursday, August 12, 2010

10. Wording Baby Shower
Invitations
• Begin with a message inviting guests
to join the fun.
• List the host or hostess’ name and
contact information next.
• Introduce the guest of honor.
• Date and time of the event come
next.
• Write out the day of the week.
• Location information.
• RSVP deadline.
Thursday, August 12, 2010

11. Taking Baby Announcement
Photographs
• Use a neutral background.
• Eliminate distractions in the picture.
• Ensure that baby is well-fed and
rested ahead of time.
• Use diffused natural light sources.
• Place a light behind baby’s head for a halo effect.
• Have a favorite person stand behind the
photographer to get baby’s attention.
• Remember that sleeping babies are lovely.
Thursday, August 12, 2010

12. Special Touches & Good Ideas
• Use only 100 lb. card stock
or better.
• Prearrange a plan in case the
mother-to-be gets too tired
at the shower.
• Avoid uncomfortable social
situations by ordering a few
extra announcements and
invitations.
• Add matching thank you notes, calling cards and
stationery to your order.
• Pre-printed return addresses save a lot of
time.
Thursday, August 12, 2010

13. Presented By:
Pear Tree Greetings provides easy to use and
affordable online services for creating unique
photo birth announcements, custom made
baby shower invitations, holiday cards, and
other photo greeting cards.
Thursday, August 12, 2010