Bridal Shower Invites
Here`s my problem......My son & future daughter-in-law are getting married this Oct. They have stated that no children (under 18) are going to be invited to the wedding & reception. The shower is going to be ot our house given by my (3) sisters & my (3 ) sisters-in- law. One of my sisters wasn`t in town at the time the invitations were addressed. When my niece (her daughter) received the invitation she called her mother and asked if it was a oversight that her daughter (age 9-my sisters granddaughter) was not invited. My sister called me and I said no it was not an oversight, I was just carrying out the brides wishes. My sister was very upset, telling me that since she was one of the one giving the shower she feels her granddaughter can attend. Am I wrong? I need answers!
Posted by Janice; updated 08/12/04
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If your sister is one of the people giving this shower, then she can invite her granddaughter. Normally those not invited to the wedding are not invited to the shower, but in this case a child of nine, and the granddaughter of the hostess can attend. However, for the wedding itself (and reception) the bride`s and groom`s decision not to invite children stands.
Posted by Linda; updated 08/12/04
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No, Ur not wrong! D wishes of the bride and groom are paramount and frankly, its too bad if anyone is upset cos u cant please everyone. That said, since your sister is one of the hostesses, the 9 yr old could attend but it will be extremely bad manners if she attends the wedding. Please follow d wishes of d bride and groom at all times and dont let other people upset you. Good luck!
Posted by Mrs Bride; updated 08/13/04
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A brdal shower is an event for women. The 9 year old needs to stay at home. I don`t think that she was in the wedding, but even if she was, if the bride does not want children at the shower, then they should not be there. I have 3 children and have hosted several showers and have not taken them to any. If the guest of honor wanted them to be there, they would have listed their names on the guest list. Get over it people, and stop being so sensitive! Your kids are precious, but they do not have to tag along to every social event.
Posted by Sean; updated 07/14/07
