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Bridal Shower Wording

Olivia, on September 3, 2019 at 3:17 PM Posted in Parties and Events 0 5

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Hello! I'm having my shower next month, my mom and bridesmaids are throwing it but I've still been pretty hands on with a lot of things due to the fact that no one else knows how to work a Cricut machine and craft things like I do Anyway its a tea party theme and we're working on the invitations now but I'm having problem with the wording, would like some advice from those who have done something similar please.

My fiance said no from the beginning with the idea of having a couples shower so I'll be having ladies only. But because the space is smaller, and there'd be WAY too many little girls running around, I want to make it an adults only shower. Already having an adults only wedding and might get some comments but it matters not to me.

I'm having trouble wording something like "Due to limited space we ask that only adult ladies join us." or something similar. Yes I'll be putting just the name of the adult women on the envelopes but no, that won't be enough to get my message across and word of mouth won't work either as I don't speak to his side of the family much at all..I've only ever met them 3 times in the almost 4 years we've been together. He's not close to them at all if that helps that situation make sense.

Any ideas my lovely ladies?

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Latest activity by Olivia, on September 3, 2019 at 4:41 PM

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Jennifer · on September 3, 2019 at 3:25 PM
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I like the idea of the wording you put down. Maybe “regrettably only adult ladies”??
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earias · on September 3, 2019 at 3:41 PM
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Children are not usually invited to a shower. Do people in your circle usually bring kids? Also, it is unusual to invite people to a shower that you don't know; usually the guest list comprises of your closest friends and family members.
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Olivia · on September 3, 2019 at 4:01 PM
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If his side of the family weren't constantly adding to their already huge number of kids I'd allow a little bit older kids but there are far too many. I'm usually okay with kids and usually enjoy having them around at numerous events, though there's only 6 on my side and about 40+ under 12 years old on his side.
As for the not really knowing his side of the family, its true that's how it should go but these are the kind of people who will jump on you for the rest of their lives about the littlest thing, even more so when they're not sober. Some of them are nice and I remember a few individuals I like but otherwise I know no names or who is who. Its more to keep it fair and keep the peace for the foreseeable future. I've been trying to have a good relationship with my mother in law...but she's so passive aggressive and likes to slight me in ways other don't notice unless they pay close attention.
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Caytlyn · on September 3, 2019 at 4:05 PM
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It’s really odd to invite someone you don’t know to an event that’s 100% about bringing you gifts. I would find that to be more rude than not inviting children who usually aren’t at showers in the first place.
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Olivia · on September 3, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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As I said in my previous reply, its to keep the peace more so than anything. If I didn't invite any of them they'd be extremely offended and would never let it go, which means getting complaints and comments at every little family party and event I attend with them in the future. They would not hold back.

They want to be closer to us but their behavior usually makes me pull back. They're very big on drinking to get smashed at almost every gathering and the things they say and do when they become like that don't make me want to open up and spend more time with them besides what I see as necessary. I won't be serving alcohol at my shower so they should be a little better at least, I hope.
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