Whether you’re hosting an intimate group for the mom-to-be or a big bash for a happy couple, choosing cute baby shower invitations is the first step to a successful baby shower. Unique baby shower invitations can set the tone for the party and give guests guidance as they find a thoughtful gift for a girl, boy, twins or a surprise. The best baby shower invitations for your event will work within your theme and budget. Here, we’ve gathered up a range of baby shower invitation ideas, spanning multiple styles, budgets and formats. Note that many of the invites come in more than one color option, so click through to find the one that best suits your shower.
In this article: Baby shower invitations for girls Baby shower invitations for boys Gender-neutral baby shower invitations Couples baby shower invitations Twin baby shower invitations
Baby Shower Invitations for Girls
Whether the mom-to-be has traditional taste or more modern sensibilities, these cute baby shower invitations for girls offer something for everyone.
Image: Courtesy MintedAwash in Watercolors
With watercolor-style florals and a sweet pink and yellow design, this elegant design is a great choice for a traditional baby shower.
Buy it: Watercolor Garden Baby Shower Invitation, from $1.56 per card, Minted.com
Image: Courtesy ShutterflyArriving in Style
A hot air balloon is a nursery classic, and these frame-worthy online baby shower invitations are full of whimsy.
Buy it: Floating Arrival Baby Shower Invitation, from $1.27 per card, Shutterfly.com
Image: Courtesy Paperless PostCrowning Glory
These princess baby shower invitations are perfect for a fancy friend! Inspired by fairy tale themes, these online baby shower invitations feature crowns, swans and a little bit of sparkle.
Buy it: Fairy Tale Royalty Email Invitation, from $0.18 per card, PaperlessPost.com
Image: Courtesy MintedSomething to Sing About
With roots in folk art style illustration, these unique baby shower invitations for girls sing with sophisticated pinks and purples.
Related VideoBuy it: Bird Couple Baby Shower Invitation, from $1.56 per card, Minted.com
Baby Shower Invitations for Boys
Is your friend expecting a boy? Looking for baby shower invitation ideas to celebrate a boy baby? These unique baby shower invitation ideas are fun and fresh, with a range of designs to pick from.
Image: Courtesy MintedPlanes and Boats and Trucks, Oh My
These unique baby shower invitations for boys feature a contemporary design and color palette, with the invite wording cleverly integrated among the shelving decor.
Buy it: Stock the Shelves Baby Shower Invitation, from $1.56 each, Minted.com
Image: Courtesy MintedIt’s About to Get Wild
Featuring a few favorite exotic animals, these safari baby shower invitations for boys give a cute nod to the wild times ahead.
Buy it: Jungle Animals Baby Shower Invitation, from $1.56 per card, Minted.com
Image: Courtesy Paperless PostBoatloads of Cuteness
Looking for baby shower invitation ideas for a boat-themed shower? A fresh take on nautical baby shower invitations, these evites feature adorable sailboats on a sunny day.
Buy it: Smooth Sailing Email Invitation, from $0.18 per card, PaperlessPost.com
Image: Courtesy ShutterflyShowered with Love
Searching for baby shower invitation ideas for a Winnie the Pooh themed party? Look no further. These cute baby shower invitations will make for one very happy mama bear.
Buy it: Disney Winnie the Pooh Baby Shower Invitation, from $1.37 per card, Shutterfly.com
Gender-Neutral Baby Shower Invitations
Whether the expectant parents are keeping baby’s sex a surprise or would just rather avoid boy- or girl-specific gifts, these gender-neutral baby shower invitations prove you can find something cute for everyone.
Image: Courtesy MintedFor a Roaring Good Time
These safari baby shower invitations feature sweet baby animals and their parents. Because who doesn’t love elephant baby shower invitations?
Buy it: Savannah Animals Baby Shower Invitation, from $1.56 per card, Minted.com
Image: Courtesy Paperless PostLucky Duck
With a humorous take on the “shower” theme, these free baby shower invitations (depending on the options you choose) are a cute take on your run-of-the-mill gender-neutral baby shower invitations.
Buy it: Lucky Duck Baby Shower Invitation, from $0, PaperlessPost.com
Image: Courtesy MintedTo the Moon and Back
These elegant gender-neutral baby shower invitations are a riff on a much-loved catchphrase from the popular baby book, Guess How Much I Love You.
Buy it: Moon and Back Cloudy Sky Pressed Foil Baby Shower Invitations, from $1.40 per card, Minted.com
Image: Courtesy ShutterflyDisney Delight
In need of baby shower invitation ideas for a Disney-themed party? These Mickey Mouse baby shower invitations feature your favorite Disney characters as adorable babies.
Buy it: Disney Mickey and Friends Stripe Baby Shower Invitation, from $1.37 per cards, Shutterfly.com
Couples Baby Shower Invitations
A big trend in baby showers these days is to have both parents participate. These couples baby shower invitations leave room to incorporate more than one name. Plus, coed baby shower invitations tend to be a little more fun than the standard versions!
Image: Courtesy MintedColor Block
Available in five fun colors, these modern, text-driven coed baby shower invitations work for all kinds of parties, no matter the theme.
Buy it: Modern Block Baby Shower Invitation, from $1.56 per card, Minted.com
Image: Courtesy Paperless PostGrowing Your Family
With handwritten-looking lettering and adorable baby succulents, these trendy baby shower evites work well for just about any couple.
Buy it: Seedlings Email Invitation, from $0.18 per card, PaperlessPost.com
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Backyard Bash
With these modern, laid back couples baby shower invitations, no one will expect old-fashioned baby games at this shower! These invites also come in a pink color palette.
Buy it: Backyard Bash Boy Baby Shower Invitation, from $1.27 per card, Shutterfly.com
Image: Courtesy ShutterflyBaby on the Way
It’s not always easy to come up with coed baby shower invitation ideas. A wood-grain background and chalkboard-style script make these couples baby shower invitations perfect for men and women alike.
Buy it: Baby On the Way Baby Shower Invitation, from $1.27 per card, Shutterfly.com
Twin Baby Shower Invitations
With two babies on the way, your friend will need double the gear! These twin baby shower invitations tell guests just how many to shop for—and offer a fun range of designs to choose from.
Image: Courtesy MintedTwice the Fun
Yep, double the babies means double the laundry—and these twin baby shower invitations riff on that theme in cute gender-neutral colors.
Buy it: Twice the Fun Baby Shower Invitation, from $1.82 per card, Minted.com
Image: Courtesy Paperless PostCloud Nine
With bright rainbow colors and winking graphic clouds, these cheap baby shower invitations are sure to make guests smile.
Buy it: Cloud Nine Email Invitation, from $0.18 per card, PaperlessPost.com
Image: Courtesy Minted
Peas in a Pod
A cute twist on a popular phrase, these adorably illustrated twin baby shower invitations have the spirit of a good children’s story book.
Buy it: Two Peas Twins Baby Shower Invitation, from $1.82 per card, Minted.com
Image: Courtesy Paperless PostTime to Celebrate
These colorful, text-driven baby shower evites keep things simple and are perfect for any kind of party.
Buy it: It’s Twins Email Invitation, from $0.18 per card, PaperlessPost.com
Published September 2018
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