Baby Shower Save the Dates

Get your baby shower on guests’ calendars early with an easy-to-send save the date from Evite.

You don’t need to send them, but you should—especially if guests will travel or take time off work to attend.

A baby shower save the date gives guests a heads up before the formal invitation goes out. It locks the date on their calendars early, helping more guests be able to attend.

They're especially helpful when:

• Out-of-town guests are invited
• The shower falls near a holiday
• The guest list is large
• You're still nailing down details

A digital save the date from Evite is a low-effort way to get ahead of scheduling conflicts before they happen. No printing, no postage—just a quick send and a spot on the calendar.

What to write on a baby shower save the date is best kept simple. A save the date is an early heads-up, not a full invitation. The goal is to give guests the essentials so they can hold the date, while the formal invitation follows later.

At minimum, include:

• The guest of honor's name. "Please save the date to celebrate [Name]!"
• The event date (and time if it’s confirmed)
• City or general location. Full venue details can come with the formal invitation.
• A note that the invitation will follow, like "Formal invitation to follow"

Optional but nice to include:

• Registry link. If it's ready, guests appreciate having it early.
• A nod to the baby shower theme. If you're doing a specific theme, a small design or color nod sets the tone.

With Evite, you can add all this directly to your digital save the date and update details later if plans change. You can even link out to up to three registries right from the Invitation.

The right timing depends on your guest list and situation. As a general rule, six to eight weeks before the shower works well.

A few scenarios where earlier is better:

• Out-of-town guests. Send it eight to twelve weeks ahead so guests can book travel in advance.
• Holiday weekends. If the shower falls near Memorial Day, Labor Day, Mother's Day, get it out as early as ten to twelve weeks ahead.
• Busy seasons. If you’re hosting a shower in December, ask guests to save the date early. Holiday parties fill calendars fast.
• Large guest lists. More guests means more planning variables; earlier gives the hosts more runway.

On timing relative to pregnancy: most people hold showers in the third trimester. This is often four to six weeks before the due date. That makes the ideal save-the-date window around the end of the second trimester, 8-12 weeks before the baby arrives.

Send out baby shower invitations two to four weeks after the save the date. This gives guests time to RSVP and helps you get a clear headcount.

Sending a digital baby shower save the date on Evite takes just a few minutes. Here's how:

1. Browse the Baby Shower Save the Dates gallery and choose a design that fits your style, from minimal and modern to soft and floral.
2. Add the event details, like guest of honor's name, event date, time, and location.
3. Add a registry link. Include a link to one or more registries directly in your save the date. Guests get early access to the list, which means more time to shop and fewer duplicate gifts. Evite supports links from any registry, like Amazon, Target, and Babylist.
4. Upgrade if needed. Opt for a Premium save the date to unlock custom backgrounds, envelopes, stamps, and animated effects. You also get a host photo gallery.
5. Add your guests. Enter email addresses or phone numbers individually, or import a list.
6. Send via email, text, or a shareable link.

Once sent, Evite tracks who's opened it and lets you follow up with guests directly from your dashboard. And if any details change before the formal invitation goes out, you can update your save the date at any time.

Ready to get the date on everyone's calendar? Browse our full collection of Baby Shower Save the Dates and find a design that fits your celebration. Already have the details locked in? Head straight to our Baby Shower Invitations to keep the momentum going.