How should we word the bridal shower invitations?

Question

My sister needs to know how she should word my bridal shower invitations. I wanted to have a tea party at first because I wanted everybody to wear sundresses and hats and stuff. Well then I thought tea was a little weird for a party at 2:00 in May. So I told them that I want pink lemonade slushes instead and have like a whole summer thing party. The problem is that we still want to try to get everybody to wear cute summer dresses with big hats. So we were wondering how should we word the invitation to let people know that we want that. Something cute and original would be absolutely great. Thanks to everybody in advance.

Update:

My sister is a bridesmaid and the last time I checked bridesmaids host bridal showers. And it's taking place outside by a pool.

Veronica W · Accepted Answer

I would refer to it as a garden party.  Traditionally guests wear sundresses and hats to a garden party. 

Maybe try something like this:
The scent of lilacs fills the air,
Tulips blooming everywhere!
And it's a sure sign of Spring
When thoughts turn to love
and wedding rings.

You are invited to a
Garden Party for
[Bride]
fiance of [Groom]
on DATE
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS

Hostess(es)

You could also say something like this:
Tulips bursting with joy
Ladybugs dancing with glee
We’re having a celebration
for the new bride-to-be!
Please come for a Garden Party
in honor of BRIDE
on DAY at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

HOSTESS

Lydia · Answer

I guess she could word them any way she wants. You shouldn't be in on the planning at all, bride!
Actually, it's not a great idea to have something so specific suggested for clothing for a bridal shower. A shower is meant to be fun and informal, usually at someone's house, the family women and girls, and friends, gather just for chit chat, snacks, and to watch the presents being opened. Oh, and the cheezy games, but they are fun too. Where I'm from, the people hosting the shower, usually the mom, MIL, sisters and/or aunties, just call people on the phone.

brown eyes · Answer

it would be perfect for may you will need to make your own invitations  come up with a poem or small message  of your own to express what type of theme it is .  then as you see each of the party goers before say to them it is the brides wish that we have a casual tea party

cowgirlclub · Answer

summer beach bridal shower... dress in your best summer dress and hat for the bride and enjoy pink lemonade slushies and have a ball!

Etiquette Gal · Answer

It's actually not polite to micro-manage what your guests will wear, or suggest specific outfit types.

You might put something like "By the pool, in the beautiful bright sunshine! Brimmed hats suggested." because that is more of a sun-protection suggestion than a fashion instruction.

(Also I hope someone aside from your sister is "officially" hosting this event, as family members are not really supposed to host showers. Even if they are bridesmaids.)

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