Occazion is a free digital invitation and RSVP management platform. Hosts create events, design beautiful digital invitations, manage guest lists, and send invites via email or SMS. Guests RSVP through a personalised link. Occazion is made by Krishanvi Technologies Inc, a Canadian technology company.

How do you spell Occazion?

Occazion is spelled O-C-C-A-Z-I-O-N. It is an intentional brand name — a stylised variation of the word 'occasion' — and is the registered operating name of Krishanvi Technologies Inc. The website is occzn.com.

Is Occazion the same as occasion?

No. Occazion (with a Z) is a brand name for a digital invitation platform, not the common English word 'occasion'. The name is a stylised spelling chosen to represent the platform's identity.

Yes. Occazion is free to start. You can create an event, design a digital invitation, add guests, and track RSVPs at no cost. Paid plans are available for larger guest lists.

What can I use Occazion for?

Occazion can be used to send digital invitations and track RSVPs for any event — including weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, anniversaries, graduation parties, and casual gatherings.

How to Plan a Baby Shower: Invitations, Guest Lists & Everything Else

A baby shower is one of those celebrations that feels simple in theory and somehow becomes a full-scale production in practice. Between the venue, the theme, the food, the games, and the gifts — the details multiply fast. But if you get the foundational pieces right — starting with your invitations and guest list — everything else falls into place.

This guide covers everything I know about baby shower planning, with a focus on making the invitation and RSVP process as smooth as possible.

When to Send Baby Shower Invitations

The general rule is to send baby shower invitations 4–6 weeks before the event. This gives guests enough time to plan, buy gifts, and make travel arrangements if needed — without being so far in advance that people forget.

If any guests are travelling from out of town, extend that to 6–8 weeks. And set your RSVP deadline at least 2 weeks before the shower so you have time to confirm catering numbers and finalise seating.

Building Your Baby Shower Guest List

The guest list is the first real decision in baby shower planning, and it shapes everything else — the venue size, the budget, the vibe. A few things to think through:

Is this a women-only shower, or a co-ed 'sip and see'?
Are children invited?
What's the relationship of the guests — close family, friends, coworkers, all of the above?
What's a realistic guest count given your venue and budget?

Get input from the mum-to-be on the guest list — it's her day, and she'll know if there are relationships that need careful handling (which family members have tensions, who might feel left out).

Choosing a Baby Shower Theme

A theme ties your invitation design, decorations, and food together into a cohesive experience. Popular themes in 2026 include:

Botanical / garden (soft greens, florals, terracotta pots)
Rainbow and bright colours (for gender-neutral showers)
Classic blue or pink (traditional, if the gender is known)
Neutral luxury (cream, gold, and sage green)
Storybook / nursery rhyme (charming and classic)
Little traveller / adventure theme (for outdoorsy parents)

Your invitation is the first touchpoint of your theme. Choose a digital invitation template that matches your aesthetic — this sets expectations for guests and builds excitement.

What to Include on a Baby Shower Invitation

Baby shower invitations have a few unique requirements compared to other event invitations. Make sure to include:

The mum-to-be's name (and partner, if it's a co-ed shower)
Date, time, and venue (with full address)
Whether it's a surprise shower
Registry information or a note about gifts
Dress code if relevant to the theme
RSVP deadline and contact details
Any dietary note if you're accommodating allergies

Registry information on the invitation is completely acceptable for baby showers — unlike weddings, guests expect and appreciate it. Don't be shy about including the link.

Why Digital Baby Shower Invitations Work So Well

Baby showers often have a wide range of guests — grandmothers in their 70s, college friends, neighbours, coworkers. Digital invitations work for all of them: they receive a clear, beautiful invitation by email or SMS, and they respond with a single click. No stamps, no envelopes, no guessing whether the card got lost in the mail.

And because you're tracking RSVPs in real time, you'll know weeks before the shower exactly how many people are coming — which makes ordering food, reserving chairs, and buying favours a lot less stressful.

Games, Activities, and the Fun Stuff

Once your invitations are out, you can focus on the part that's actually fun. Classic baby shower games — guess the baby food, bingo, predictions for the baby — work beautifully with groups of all sizes. For more intimate showers, consider a craft activity (decorating onesies, making a memory jar) that guests can take part in together.

A Simple Baby Shower Planning Timeline

8 weeks before: Set the date, confirm the venue, build the guest list
6–8 weeks before: Send digital invitations, include RSVP deadline
4 weeks before: Send reminders to non-responders
2 weeks before: Finalise head count, confirm catering and decorations
1 week before: Confirm with venue, buy favours, print any name cards
Day before: Set up decorations, prepare games
Day of: Enjoy it — you've planned well

Find the perfect baby shower invitation template and start planning today.

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