Who s Who on the Bridal Shower Guest List
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Who’s Who on the Bridal Shower Guest List
Planning a bridal shower can be a bit tricky, especially when it comes to figuring out the guest list. However, with a few guidelines, you can ensure a memorable and enjoyable event.
Who Hosts the Bridal Shower?
Traditionally, the maid or matron of honor hosts the bridal shower. However, a close friend of the bride or groom may also take on this responsibility. It’s generally considered inappropriate for close relatives, like the bride's mother or siblings, to host the shower as it might appear as though they are solicitating gifts. That said, customs vary by region, and sometimes a family member might host if there’s no one else available. It's never appropriate for the bride to host her own shower.
In some cases, coworkers may also decide to organize a bridal shower. This is perfectly acceptable, as long as the guest list is limited to coworkers.
Who Should Be Invited to the Bridal Shower?
Your guest list should include your mother, future mother-in-law, and maid or matron of honor. If you or your spouse-to-be have a stepmother, she should be invited too. While traditionally bridal showers are female-only, co-ed showers are becoming popular and might be an option to consider.
Typically, brides invite immediate family members, bridal party members, and close friends. It's important to only invite individuals who are also invited to the wedding. Inviting someone to the shower but not the wedding can give the impression that you are only interested in their gifts. The exception is if your coworkers are hosting the shower?"you aren't obligated to invite them to the wedding.
If you're struggling with who to invite, review your wedding guest list. Remove names of women the bride doesn’t know well, such as the spouses of male friends, and those who were invited out of obligation, like distant relatives or acquaintances of the bride’s parents.
What If There’s More Than One Bridal Shower?
If multiple showers are taking place, mothers, stepmothers, female siblings of both the bride and groom, and the maid of honor should be invited to all of them. However, they shouldn't be expected to bring a gift to every shower. Female siblings of the groom can choose to attend just one shower. Other guests should only be invited to one shower. If someone is invited to multiple showers, make it clear they’re not required to bring a gift each time.
By adhering to these simple rules, you can navigate bridal shower etiquette with ease and ensure a delightful event for the bride-to-be.
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