Quick navigation:   

bridal shower HELP

Posted By Message

breezy1120
Board Enthusiast

Member since 1/06

246 total posts

Wedding Date:
8/6/2006 1:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer

bridal shower HELP

question--who gets invited to the shower?
My mom needs help!

FH has a HUGE family so by the time all the women are invited & my tiny family is its over 50 then a few co workers its 75

Is it ok not to invite every woman??? such as parents friends wives...

thanks!

Posted 3/20/06 7:39 PM
 

sarahbelle
Old Married Lady

Member since 11/04

4160 total posts

Wedding Date:
4/8/2006 12:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor A++++

Re: bridal shower HELP

I did not invite every woman from the guest list. I invited immediate family, closest friends and told FMIL to feel free to add people to the list. I think 30 were invited total.

Posted 3/20/06 7:59 PM
 

breezy1120
Board Enthusiast

Member since 1/06

246 total posts

Wedding Date:
8/6/2006 1:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer

Re: bridal shower HELP

ok great thanks!!

anyone else do this too?

Posted 3/20/06 8:01 PM
 

espresso
"I'm Addicted"

Member since 9/05

1319 total posts

Wedding Date:
8/31/2007 12:00 AM

Wed. Location:
done

Re: bridal shower HELP

i won't invite all the women. i think bridal showers should be more intimate than weddings. my sisters all invited only close friends and close family members, and I think I will do the same. prob wouldn't hit more than 30 people.

Message edited 3/20/2006 8:07:47 PM.

Posted 3/20/06 8:07 PM
 

breezy1120
Board Enthusiast

Member since 1/06

246 total posts

Wedding Date:
8/6/2006 1:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer

Re: bridal shower HELP

ok so what about your registry? Usually from my understanding you put registry cards in for the bridal shower

Posted 3/20/06 8:09 PM
 

Mrs_C_in_'07
We're MARRIED!

Member since 2/06

2545 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/7/2007 2:30 PM

Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer A+++++++++++

Re: bridal shower HELP

I am far away from my bridal shower, so I don't really know too much about it. But if it's a surprise, wouldn't it be up to the person who is throwing the party to determine how many is a good number?

But if you are involved in planning it, then I would say it's def OK to cut some people (even though I am sure that is hard). If money is tight, maybe just keep it to family and close friends. If you don't hang out with co-workers outside of work, maybe they can be cut (especially if they are going to be invited to the wedding). HTH

Posted 3/20/06 8:11 PM
 

breezy1120
Board Enthusiast

Member since 1/06

246 total posts

Wedding Date:
8/6/2006 1:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer

Re: bridal shower HELP

yes it is a surprise but I need to give a guest list...

Posted 3/20/06 8:13 PM
 

Mayflower
Closer and closer...

Member since 9/05

1061 total posts

Wedding Date:
5/27/2006 1:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Booked

Re: bridal shower HELP

i only gave my moh a guest list of 35, and only about 25 came, which was perfect for me because i liked how intimate it was.

i believe etiquette says you don't have to invite everyone on your wedding guest list, but everyone on your shower guest list should be invited to your wedding.

Posted 3/20/06 8:15 PM
 

Mrs_C_in_'07
We're MARRIED!

Member since 2/06

2545 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/7/2007 2:30 PM

Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer A+++++++++++

Re: bridal shower HELP


Posted by breezy1120

yes it is a surprise but I need to give a guest list...





Hmmmmm.

Well maybe you can make the list and designate "must invites" (family, close friends, etc) and "if there's room invites" (co-workers, aquaintances, etc. Then whoever the official hostess if for your shower can make the decision based on money, room, or whatever.

That might take some of the pressure off of you (because we all know us can use a break!!!!!!!)

Posted 3/20/06 8:17 PM
 

Mayflower
Closer and closer...

Member since 9/05

1061 total posts

Wedding Date:
5/27/2006 1:00 PM

Wed. Location:
Booked

Re: bridal shower HELP

also wanted to add...

i didn't invite coworkers on my guest list, our office usually throws showers/parties for ppl so i am hoping i'll have a shower thrown at work closer to the actual wedding

Posted 3/20/06 8:17 PM
 

Mrs_C_in_'07
We're MARRIED!

Member since 2/06

2545 total posts

Wedding Date:
10/7/2007 2:30 PM

Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer A+++++++++++

Re: bridal shower HELP


Posted by Mayflower

also wanted to add...

i didn't invite coworkers on my guest list, our office usually throws showers/parties for ppl so i am hoping i'll have a shower thrown at work closer to the actual wedding



I agree on that one!!! My job does the same thing, so more than likely when the time comes my co-workers won't be invited.

Posted 3/20/06 8:18 PM
 
 

Potentially Related Topics:

Topic Posted By Started Replies Forum
I had my Bridal shower on Sunday jenneva 6/5/06 2 06 Brides
Bridal Shower Underwear Game babyblue 3/23/06 2 Brides Helping Brides ™
Bridal Shower Question? Lana0278 3/23/06 19 07 Brides
Bridal Shower/ Renting Chair/ Umbrella/Wishing Well Lola0703 3/21/06 5 Brides Helping Brides ™
Bridal shower surprise ruined MrsWmson2be 2/17/06 18 Brides Helping Brides ™
Bridal shower opinions pinkptl 1/24/06 1 Brides Helping Brides ™
 
Quick navigation:   
 
Currently 5364 users on the NYCityWeddings.com Chat
Featured Vendors
 
Bridal Planner Group