When I think of baby showers, I immediately consider it an American tradition rather that something we do here in the UK. However, it has become increasingly obvious to the Frame My Name team, that baby showers are becoming more and more popular in Britain, with customers asking us week on week if we have a range of personalised invitations suitable for baby showers. So, listening to our customers wishes, we have created a beautiful baby shower range and in the spirit of things, I have decided to do a little research for myself, to see what this baby shower craze is all about.

Apparently, the tradition was that a group of women (relatives and friends) would meet with a first time mother to celebrate the imminent arrival of her first born child, and to share advice, tips and stories as she approached motherhood. Today however, women not only share advice and stories. They may also play games such as guessing the baby’s date of birth, weight, sex, etc.

Again, reflecting on my own preconceptions, I always imagined baby showers to take place at the mother’s home, in a relaxed atmosphere. However, I’ve come to realise that baby showers are becoming bigger and bolder than ever, with many being held at hired venues e.g. restaurants and hotels. Some even hold their shower at a spa for a day of pampering. This shows us that the baby shower is now celebrated as an occasion.

Generally, it is not the mother who arranges the baby shower, instead a close friend organises the event in honor of the mum-to-be. This is because historically it was seen as greedy and rude for the family to ask for gifts and a party. The guests attending the shower are expected to bring gifts for the mother and/or baby and these would normally be opened at the shower as part of the course of the party. In return, food is normally provided as well as favours, which are given to all the guests who attended. Furthermore, the shower is occasionally decorated around a theme sometimes personal to the mother, or more general themes are used like ”It’s a Boy!” with a blue colour scheme, for example.

All in all, the sentiment of the baby shower is what is most appealing – where a mum-to-be is surrounded by her closest female friends and family supporting her and celebrating the coming of a new baby.

So, if you are considering organising a baby shower, take a look at our personalised invitations. As well as providing your guests with the time and date, the invitations give your guests their first glimpse at what your shower is going to involve and provides them with key information, e.g. venue, dress code, theme, and gift list (if you have one).

Beautifully personalised Engagement Invitations

So, Valentine’s day has been and went for another year. Its a day where some avoid, and most singletons cringe. However, for some couples, Valentine’s day is a day to celebrate their relationships and show their love for each other. Being a celebration of love, it is common for couples to get engaged on this day. Along with Christmas and New Year, it is one of the most popular times of year to pop the question. And, once the engagement has been announced, plans generally commence for the engagement party. This common tradition is a great way to celebrate a couples recent commitment to one another. It is also a great opportunity for both families to meet, before the big day. As a method of announcing their engagement to family and friends, couples generally send out a engagement party invitation. Obviously close family and friends, i expect, would be told in person. But for those distant relatives, a invitation is an appropriate method. And just in time for all those recenly engaged couples, Frame My Name have launched a new selection of Engagement Party Invitations. These personalised engagement cards come in a wide variety of design and colour, so you are sure to find something to suit your taste. The affordable cards come with good quality white envelopes and you can personalise your cards as you wish. So, if you are one of those loved up couples, have a look at the new range, and start planning your celebration.

Planning a big move?

It is often said that moving home can be one of the most stressful yet rewarding experiences of a person’s life. Obviously there are so many factors to consider when moving home, and one factor which is often over-looked, is telling family and friends your new address and phone number. Tasks like decorating, buying/moving furniture, and re-directing mail, normally take priority and usually families dont consider the smaller details until they are settled. Sending out a “We’ve Moved!” card is an excellent way of letting family and friends know your new address and landline telephone number. It saves you time and effort instead of telling everyone individually, and limits the possibility of forgetting to tell some people all together. The design team at Frame My Name have created a new range of personalised moving home cards, specifically tailored for those who have just made the big move. The designs come in either portrait or landscape format, and come supplied with envelopes. Your cards can be fully personalised to include all neccessary details, and you can also add a personal message, should you wish. What’s even better is the ordering process- simply select your chosen design, card orientation and card quantity, then enter your text. Click on ‘Buy Now’ to enter your address details and proceed to checkout. Once payment has been made, you will receive an email confirmation. Then the team at Frame My Name will create your card and send you a preview via email, within a couple of days. At this stage you can either make changes to your card, or approve your card for print.

If you have recently moved home, or are planning a big move, take a look at the new Moving House Announcement cards on the Frame My Name website.