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Mary
Dedicated September 2019

Bridal Shower... help!!

Mary, on July 8, 2019 at 3:58 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5

Hi all!

I am in a pickle... we are 74 days out and I need to give my aunt the guest list for my bridal shower but I am conflicted on who to invite! We are having a very small mostly friends ceremony due to cost, and then our parents are throwing us a family reception about a month after (also in conjunction with my fiance's brother getting married 20 days before us). My question is... if everyone knows the situation that we are in and hardly any family is invited to the actual ceremony, can I still invite my aunts and cousins to the shower? Everyone has been invited to the reception. I'm just not sure of the etiquette here but I keep hearing that no invite to the wedding means NO invite to the shower... but that would mean I only have a few friends and even fewer family in attendance!! Any advice is appreciated! Thanks!!! Smiley heart (Ps, not sure why this is in my fiance's name not mine lol I'm Mary Smiley smile )

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Latest activity by Clíodhna, on July 9, 2019 at 11:13 AM
  • Cristy
    Master May 2021
    Cristy ·
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    In my opinion, this is a unique situation, so the normal rules do not apply. If your family understands what you are doing, and they are ok with it, I think it's fine to invite them to the shower.

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  • Allie
    Master August 2019
    Allie ·
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    I agree. If most everyone knows the situation, I think its fine to invite family too. Plus you're still including them by having a reception.

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  • Kristen
    VIP June 2020
    Kristen ·
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    I think it is totally okay to invite them, since they know the situation. I don't think there would be any hurt feelings since they're already aware.

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I think in your case you can invite them. Sounds like you're technically having multiple wedding celebrations
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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
    Clíodhna ·
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    Hi Mary! If you would like to change your username, you can do so in your account settings Smiley smile

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