Double Baby Shower

by Andrea

I have two daughters and am throwing one shower.
Is this proper? Where can I find appropriate baby shower items such as invitations, party themes.
Thank you

Our Answer:

Hi Andrea,

Thank you for your etiquette question. Yes, it is ok to throw a double baby shower for your daughters. But there are a few things to think about before you put one together. I recently answered a question on the pros and cons of a double shower. It might be of interest to you.

As far as decorations, invitations and theme ideas, a double baby shower is a lot like a normal baby shower, except there are 2 guests of honor. You can use any theme you would like to go with it. A popular theme choice is the Noah's Ark theme, which is also used a lot for twin baby showers. We also have a twin baby shower theme that goes along the lines of double the pleasure, double the fun, which can be twisted to go with a double baby shower.

For the invitations, you will not find ready-made invitations for this type of baby shower, but you can either print your own or order some online. With an online purchase, just make sure they allow you to customize your wording, since you will need more lines to let your guests know it is for both daughters.

My two favorite places to get invitations are tiny prints and eBay.

The wording should be pre-filled in for you on the cards, so the spot where you would put one name you would change that to two names so your guests know what to expect. Also, if you know the gender of the babies, that would also be important to put on the invitations.

Best Of Luck planning the baby shower!

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twin sisters
by: Anonymous

I am planning a baby shower for my daughter's who are identical twins. Their due dates are 12 days apart. Any suggestions for invitations or games?

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I am throwing a double shower for my Daughters
by: Anonymous

Hey Becky, I am throwing a shower for my daughters who are both expecting at the same time. As far as the invitations go , we have a large family of women, so for the family We gave out the invites with both of their names on them. For their individual friends and co-worker they gave out the invites with their personal name, so that they will not be obligated to present both girls with gifts. I will tell you how it goes after the shower.

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Double shower
by: Toni

I also am going to have a double shower for my daughter and daughter in law......I would also like to know how I would word the invitations so guest don't feel they have to bring gift for both mothers.......without offending either mom to be.......thanks for any help

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Double shower
by: Mindi

My sister and I are hosting a shower for my daughter, and our sister-in-law who are both expecting their first babies. How do I word the invitations so that guests are not expected to buy gifts for both new mothers?

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Here's a wording idea
by: Nisha- Editor

Hi, There is not much online for examples wording or poems for double baby shower invites. The only difference in the wording would be that there are 2 names instead of just one on the guest of honor. It could be as simple as...

It's A Girl!!
Please join us for a baby shower
Honoring (name) and (name).
When
Where
Time
(RSVP info)
You can also add a line for the guests that might not know both mom-to-be's. Something like...
Come support your favorite mom-to-be(s).

If you have a theme in mind you can also use that on the invitation...like, Lil' Cupcake, Bun In The Oven, Sugar n Spice, She's About To Pop, Feathering Their Nest, etc.

You can create your own invitations or use a company like tiny prints or vistaprint. Online companies allow you to change the wording, so you would be able to add both names to the invitation.

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Wording Help
by: Anonymous

I am throwing a baby shower for my daughter and her best-est friend, who are both having girls. I am having a hard time with a poem or wording of the invitation can you please help me with some poems.

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Dual baby shower question.
by: Becky

I am also having a dual baby shower with my best friend, we are 6 weeks apart. We know a lot of the same guests but for the guests that don't know both we don't want them to feel obligated to buy gifts for both. Is there a proper way to word that gifts for both are not expected?

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