Here's Where to Find the Cutest Baby Shower Invites (Including Free Ones!)
Whether by email or snail mail, these invite cards can work for any theme or style of baby shower.
By Amylia Ryan | Fact Checked by Shannon Vestal Robson
If you’re planning a baby shower—whether in-person or a virtual baby shower—you’re going to need a way to get the word out to guests. There are thousands of baby shower invitations out there, and the sheer number of options can be overwhelming (especially when you have so many other things going on!). So we narrowed it down to a handful of our favorite places to find baby shower invites, focusing on online ordering to keep things convenient for you.
From big parties to small baby sprinkles and representing all the best baby shower themes of this year, here are our picks for the best baby shower invitations (both physical cards and virtual!).
Best Physical Invitations
Minted
Price: Starting at $2.09 each for 45 cards
Pros
- Unique designs by independent artists
- Free recipient addressing
- Tons of matching stationary options
Cons
- On the pricier side
- Shipping can get expensive
Additional Specs
| Quantity | Multiples of 10 (starting at 15) |
| Delivery times | Standard: 4-7* business days; Priority: 5* business days; Expedited: 4* business days; Rush: 3* business days (* Add 2 business days if you want a digital proof of your design before printing.) |
| Addressing | Free when you select a free custom envelope design |
| Design proofing | Included and unlimited |
Basic Invite
Price: Starting at $1.68 each for 50 cards
Pros
- Innovative clear vinyl designs
- 180 color options, including metallic & foil
- Free recipient addressing and return address labeling
Cons
- Can only be ordered in multiples of 25
- Custom samples aren’t free
Additional Specs
| Quantity | Multiples of 25 |
| Delivery times | Standard: 9 days; Priority: 8 days; Rush: 7 days |
| Addressing | Free |
| Design proofing | One custom sample available per design, starting at $2.99 |
Tiny Prints
Price: Starting at $2.98 each for 40 cards
Pros
- Lots of premium options
- Free recipient addressing (with purchase of custom envelope)
- Website filters make it easy to narrow down options
Cons
- On the pricier side
- Shipping can take longer than other sites
Additional Specs
| Quantity | Multiples of 5; minimum 1 card |
| Delivery times | Economy: 6-10 business days; Standard: 5-7 business days; Expedited: 4-5 business days; Rush: 3-4 business days |
| Addressing | $0.39 per envelope; Free when you purchase a custom envelope design |
| Design proofing | Included |
Walgreens
Price: Starting at $1.29 each for 40 cards
Pros
- Same-day pickup for most orders
- Budget-friendly
Cons
- Print quality can vary from store to store
- If you don’t have a Walgreens store nearby, you’ll need to wait for long shipping times
Additional Specs
| Quantity | Multiples of 20 |
| Delivery times | Same-day pickup (some orders); Ship to store: 12 business days; Ship to you: 4-12 business days |
| Addressing | $0.25 per envelope (not available for all card designs) |
| Design proofing | No |
Truly Engaging
Price: Starting at $3.60 each for 40 cards
Pros
- Beautifully illustrated designs
- Fun shape options like arches and waves (at no extra cost!)
Cons
- Very expensive (60% off sales happen occasionally)
- Design customizer can be a bit clunky and sometimes takes a while to load
Additional Specs
| Quantity | Multiples of 10 (starting at 20 cards) |
| Delivery times | Standard: 10 business days; Enhanced: 8 business days; Expedited: 6 business days; FedEx 2-Day; 2 business days after production (est. 4-5 business days); FedEx Overnight: 1 business day after production |
| Addressing | $1.35 per envelope (includes recipient & return addressing) |
| Design proofing | Up to $20 (about 3 designs) in free customized samples |
Best Virtual Invitations
Evite
Price: Free for most designs; premium designs are $1.23 each for 30.
Pros
- 100% free to send (except for premium designs)
- Paperless & eco-friendly
- Easy to edit event details
Cons
- No physical souvenir
- Guests can only be invited via email or text (shareable link costs extra)
Additional Specs
| Quantity | Unlimited; up to 750 recipients for free |
Paperless Post
Price: Free for most designs; access to premium designs from $0.24 to $0.96 per card depending on the amount of coins you purchase.
Pros
- 100% free to send (except for premium designs)
- Paperless & eco-friendly
- Easy to edit event details
Cons
- Confusing payment system; premium cards require a coin package, which can range from $12 for 25 coins to $115 for 1,000 coins
- No physical souvenir
Additional Specs
| Quantity | Unlimited; up to 50 recipients for free, unless card is a premium design |
Greetings Island
Price: Free for most designs; access to premium designs starting at $1.95/month or $7.99 for a single premium design
Pros
- 100% free to send (except for premium designs)
- Option for virtual invites, print-at-home or professional print service
- Beautiful watercolor designs
Cons
- Social sharing only includes Facebook
Additional Specs
| Quantity | Unlimited |
Amylia Ryan
Associate Editor
Amylia Ryan is the Associate Editor at Babylist, specializing in the topics of health, wellness and lifestyle products. Combining a decade of experience in writing and editing with a deep passion for helping people, her number one goal in her work is to ensure new parents feel supported and understood. She herself is a parent to two young children, who are more than willing to help product test endless toys, books, clothes, toiletries and more.
