{"id":8452,"date":"2023-04-12T11:15:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T18:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/?p=8452"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:28:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:28:56","slug":"tips-for-planning-a-diy-bridal-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avery.com\/blog\/tips-for-planning-a-diy-bridal-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Planning a DIY Bridal Shower"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Planning a bridal shower is just one of several smaller events leading up to a wedding. And if you&#8217;re in charge of throwing a bridal shower for the big day, then you&#8217;ve come to the right place. In this article, you&#8217;ll find DIY bridal shower tips and free templates you can customize online and make your party planning easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"\/software\/design-and-print\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avery Design and Print Online (ADPO), <\/a>our free online software, it&#8217;s easy to make bridal shower accessories online. Not only does ADPO have all the standard editing tools you&#8217;d expect but it has some amazing extras that make DIY projects easier. When you&#8217;re done personalizing your bridal shower designs, you can print them on Avery printable products or let us print them for you. With <a href=\"\/custom-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avery WePrint\u00ae services<\/a>, custom printing is actually easier and more affordable than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if you&#8217;re helping plan the wedding as well, it can certainly be overwhelming. But there are a lot of elements you can quickly and easily take care of on your own. In fact, we wrote <a href=\"\/blog\/wedding-planning-tips-and-free-tools-for-your-big-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an in-depth article about getting organized and planning your wedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>More articles you might like<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/blog\/11-tips-for-printing-beautiful-diy-wedding-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11 Tips for Printing Beautiful DIY Wedding Cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/blog\/diy-wedding-welcome-bag-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY Wedding Welcome Bag Ideas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/blog\/7-easy-tips-for-planning-a-memorable-baby-shower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7 Easy Tips for Planning a Memorable Baby Shower<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choose-the-look-or-get-inspired\">Choose the look\u2026 or get inspired<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a theme yet, here\u2019s where you can get started. Whether you\u2019re looking for something romantic, botanical, or modern, there are a variety of designs and printables in ADPO. Plus, our free, professionally designed templates are free for you to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"\/predesign\/wedding\/labels?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browse Wedding Templates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-a-splash-with-the-invites\">Make a splash with the invites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing your guests see is the invitation. So go ahead and make them gorgeous! The design theme we chose here makes a beautiful border around the invitation details printed on postcards, and the wraparound label works as a unique address label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can save time creating personalized cards and labels with the <strong>Mail Merge<\/strong> tool in ADPO. First, create a spreadsheet containing your guests\u2019 names and addresses. Then click the <strong>Mail Merge<\/strong> option in ADPO and follow the prompts to import the data. This will automatically personalize your cards and labels for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> When printing your guests\u2019 address labels, print them twice. You can use the second set for your thank-you notes.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0276-01.4UpPostcardTall.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=3263&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,c_scale,w_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/tips-for-planning-a-diy-bridal-shower\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Customize this invitation design and print it on <a href=\"\/products\/cards\/3380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4-1\/4&#8243; x 5-1\/2&#8243; postcards for inkjet printers (3380<\/a>) or <a href=\"\/products\/cards\/5689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">for laser printers (5689)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print the label design on <a href=\"\/products\/labels\/22838\">Av<\/a><a href=\"\/products\/labels\/22838\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e<\/a><a href=\"\/products\/labels\/22838\">ry 22838 wraparound labels, which <\/a>work with&nbsp;both laser and inkjet printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Or, customize your designs online, then <a href=\"\/custom-printing\/cards\/post-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">order custom-printed postcards<\/a> and <a href=\"\/custom-printing\/labels\/calculator\/rectangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rectangle labels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0276-01.4UpPostcardTall.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=3263&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Invitations<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0542-01.5UpWrapAroundAddressLabels.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=80506&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrap Label<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create eye-catching name tags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When guests arrive at the event, present each of them with a name tag decorated with a matching design as seen on their invites. Name tags are not only great icebreakers, but they can also be used for some fun party games. With ADPO, you can print names right on the tag or leave space so they can handwrite it when they arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0121-01.8UpAdhesiveNameBadge.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=5395&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,c_scale,w_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/tips-for-planning-a-diy-bridal-shower-2\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print this design on our <a href=\"\/products\/namebadges\/5395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adhesive name badges for laser and inkjet printers (5395)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Alternatively, finish customizing, then choose &#8220;Let Us Print for You&#8221; to <a href=\"\/custom-printing\/tags-tickets\/name-tags-badges\/?scroll_to_id=tile-landing+nametagbagdes-hanging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">order custom-printed adhesive name tags<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0121-01.8UpAdhesiveNameBadge.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=5395&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customize<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-decorate-the-buffet-table-with-tasteful-cards\">Decorate the buffet table with tasteful cards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Add your design theme to tent cards to showcase the food and refreshments at the party. The two-sided design makes it easy for guests to see what you\u2019re offering from either side of the table. Tent cards also work for place settings as well as table numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0296-01.4UpSmallTentCard.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=5302&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,c_scale,w_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/tips-for-planning-a-diy-bridal-shower-3\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print this design yourself on <a href=\"\/products\/cards\/5302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">white 2&#8243; x 3-1\/2&#8243;  tent cards (5302)<\/a> or&nbsp;<a href=\"\/products\/cards\/5913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ivory (5913)<\/a>. Both styles are designed to work with laser or inkjet printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Or, choose &#8220;Let Us Print For You&#8221; after customizing to order&nbsp;<a href=\"\/custom-printing\/cards\/tent-place-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom-printed tent cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0296-01.4UpSmallTentCard.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=5302&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customize<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What&#039;s the difference between waterproof vs. water-resistant labels?\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nSMG_KtgEg4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-turn-wine-bottles-into-centerpieces\">Turn wine bottles into centerpieces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for decorative (and totally drinkable) centerpieces for the event? <a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-make-wine-labels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make custom wine bottle labels<\/a>, attach them to bottles of wine, and use them to accent each party table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>Always check that the type of labels you want to print on match your printer, especially when those labels may get wet. <a href=\"\/blog\/what-kind-of-printer-do-i-need-for-printing-labels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We wrote in depth about why this is important before<\/a>, but one thing to remember is that using the wrong labels with your printer can cause the ink to smear.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0490-01.4UpLargeArchedLabel.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=22826&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,c_scale,w_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/tips-for-planning-a-diy-bridal-shower-4\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print this on <a href=\"\/products\/labels\/22826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">22826 water-resistant arch labels for laser printers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Or, finish customizing, then choose &#8220;Let Us Print for You&#8221; to <a href=\"\/custom-printing\/labels\/calculator\/wine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">order custom-printed wine bottle labels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0490-01.4UpLargeArchedLabel.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=22826&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customize<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give guests a token of appreciation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the party winds down and guests prepare to leave, send them off with a thoughtful party favor. Print themed gift tags with a &#8220;thank you&#8221; message, add individual guests\u2019 names if you wish, and tie them to each gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0548-01.9UpRoundScallopTags.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=80503&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,c_scale,w_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/tips-for-planning-a-diy-bridal-shower-5\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print this design on our <a href=\"\/products\/tags\/80511\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2-1\/2&#8243; round scalloped tags (80511)<\/a> using a laser or inkjet printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Alternatively, finish customizing, then choose &#8220;Let Us Print for You&#8221; to <a href=\"\/custom-printing\/tags-tickets\/tags\/?scroll_to_id=wp-tags-roundscallop-212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">order custom-printed round scalloped tags<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--7\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0548-01.9UpRoundScallopTags.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=80503&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scallop tag<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-1069-01.PrintableTagsHoleOnLeft.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1803-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=22802&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,c_scale,w_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/tips-for-planning-a-diy-bridal-shower-6\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print the banner tag design on <a href=\"\/products\/tags\/22802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avery 22802 printable tags<\/a> for laser or inkjet printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">You can also <a href=\"\/custom-printing\/tags-tickets\/tags\/?scroll_to_id=wp-tags-banner-2x312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">order custom-printed banner tags here<\/a>, or by choosing &#8220;Let Us Print for You&#8221; after finishing your design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--8\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-1069-01.PrintableTagsHoleOnLeft.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1803-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=22802&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">banner tag<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-send-personalized-thank-you-notes\">Send personalized thank-you notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the celebration is over, bridal shower etiquette calls for thoughtful thank-you notes from the bride-to-be to show appreciation to those who attended, acknowledgment of gifts, and a special note of gratitude to the host(s) who put it all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personalized stationery that carries the design theme is easy to create with customizable postcards or note cards. After the handwritten notes are finished, pull out the second set of address labels that were printed along with the invitations to help get those thank-you notes sent out on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0049-01.4UpPostcardWide.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=3263&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.avery.com\/f_auto,q_auto,c_scale,w_600\/web\/ideas\/article\/tips-for-planning-a-diy-bridal-shower-7\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Customize this invitation design and print it on <a href=\"\/products\/cards\/3380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4-1\/4&#8243; x 5-1\/2&#8243; postcards for inkjet printers (3380<\/a>) or <a href=\"\/products\/cards\/5689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">for laser printers (5689)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print the label design on <a href=\"\/products\/labels\/22838\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avery 22838 wraparound labels, which <\/a>work with&nbsp;both laser and inkjet printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Alternatively, after you customize your designs, choose &#8220;Let Us Print for You&#8221; to o<a href=\"\/custom-printing\/cards\/post-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rder custom-printed postcards<\/a> and <a href=\"\/custom-printing\/labels\/calculator\/rectangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rectangle labels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--9\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0049-01.4UpPostcardWide.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=3263&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thank-you card<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--10\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.print.avery.com\/dpp\/public\/v3\/dpo\/entry\/canvas\/?deploymentId=US_en&amp;predesignName=en.U-0542-01.5UpWrapAroundAddressLabels.VDay18_LoveAndKisses_LG.1901-01.xml&amp;consumer=Avery&amp;sku=80506&amp;consumer=Avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wrap label<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/avery\/bridal-shower-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Bridal Shower Ideas board on Pinterest<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">follow us on Instagram<\/a> for more inspiration. You can also share your wedding projects with us on Instagram using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/averyproducts\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#averyproducts<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a bridal shower is just one of several smaller events leading up to a wedding. And if you&#8217;re in charge of throwing a bridal shower for the big day, then you&#8217;ve come to the right place. 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