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Devoted July 2019

Bridal shower vs. wedding shower?

Lexi, on March 19, 2018 at 12:24 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

My MOH is asking for a list of people to invite, I'm not sure if I should ask her to change it into a wedding shower instead of a bridal shower. I have 1 MOH, 2 bridemaids, 1 brideman. I have no aunts/uncles/cousins, grandparents, that live near by (the closet is 4 hours away). The people I probably would invite would be my MOH, 2 bridemaids, bridesman, 2 other close friends, mom, FMIL, FSIL, FH grandma.

I have probably about 10 more friends, but they're guys! So do you think if I ask my MOH to change it to a wedding shower, that would still be ok?

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Latest activity by Yasmin, on January 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
  • Heather
    Devoted June 2018
    Heather ·
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    Not gonna lie, I never knew there was a difference! What is the difference?

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  • ACD
    Expert October 2018
    ACD ·
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    From my understanding, a bridal shower is for the bride specifically where as a wedding shower would be held for the bride and groom so if the groom would also be there. I think in this case it would be a bridal shower but don’t think the name really matters Smiley smile
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  • M
    VIP June 2018
    Marcellab ·
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    I'd go for a wedding shower then if that's what you want. Sometimes it's more fun to have the FH's list attend as well. One big gathering.

    Personally, I tend to have more fun at engagement parties then bridal showers and wedding showers have the same vibe in my experience.

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  • L
    Devoted July 2019
    Lexi ·
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    A bridal shower is female's only from mainly bride's side. A wedding shower is for both the bride and groom. I was planning on changing it to a wedding shower and inviting the wedding party (my MOH, bridemaids and FH, best man, groomsmen). and include my 10 other guy friends and some of FH friends as well.

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  • Jo
    WeddingWire Administrator May 2015
    Jo ·
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    It sounds like you have some important people in your life you want to include, so if that is the case You can check with the hostess if she is ok with it being a coed shower

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    Master July 2017
    Going to the chapel ·
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    I've never known a man who wanted to attend a wedding shower, but you know your friends and whether they would want to attend.

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  • PrincessLawrence
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    PrincessLawrence ·
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    I never knew there was a difference either. I am having a bridal shower and the groom and my dad will be there but the rest will be all female.

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