Shower Ettiquette

The way that you state is the proper etiquette. The bridal party (mainly the maid/matron of honor) gives the bridal shower.

I believe it is defnitely acceptable for the mother to host the shower. In my case (as well as my sister`s), we were older brides and had small bridal parties, consisting mostly of famliy members. It made sense for our family to host the shower. I don`t think it is mining for gifts, as it is similar to hosting a birthday party. In both circumstances, people are invited to a gathering where bringing a gift is customary. With so many non-traditional brides these days, I say that the rules of ettiquette need to be a bit flexible to accomodate.

Should all the bridal party mother of the groom and brides mother be invited to all the showers?