Bridal Shower Ettiquette
I am wondering about the ettiquette of bridal showers. We are getting married in my home town which is 4 hours away from where we live, but all my family is there and my bridal shower will also be there. 75% of our wedding guests will have to get on a plane to attend our wedding which will be very expensive for them. My idea for the shower is to only invite immediate family of mine and my fiancee and very close friends of mine who may actually travel to attend. I don`t feel that it is correct to send invitations to every female on the wedding guest list especially if I know they will be unable to attend. I also don`t want any hurt feelings when my fiancee`s great-aunt from California does not receive an invitation, and I also don`t want to look like a gift grabbing bride. What is the ettiquette of Bridal shower invites?
Posted by jjmag; updated 07/26/04
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I felt the same way. Most of my family lives 2500 miles away and most will be unable to attend our wedding. I was afraid to offend by not sending an invite, but didn`t want to seem like I was just asking for gifts either. I talked to my future Mother in law about it. She chose not to invite the out of town guests on her list, I chose to invite those out of town guests that I am close to only. Those who aren`t very close to you wouldn`t be offended by not receiving an invite. Good luck
Posted by Excited bride; updated 07/27/04