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AdventuresofRuth
VIP October 2017

How early is too early for a bridal shower?

AdventuresofRuth, on February 23, 2017 at 9:13 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 14

Our wedding is on 10/28/17. We live out of state, but are getting married in my home town (about an 8 hr drive one way) . Since I do not live there and work a job with specific vacation allotments, I cannot be there frequently. I am lucky in that people are wanting to throw a beautiful bridal shower, but because of the distance it may have to be quite a bit of time before the wedding - like in July. Is this too early? Thank you!

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Latest activity by Danielle, on February 23, 2017 at 4:31 PM
  • KW
    Expert August 2017
    KW ·
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    No, not at all. My sister just got married last October and her shower was in June. A quick Google search says within 3 months of the wedding is standard, so you're fine.

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  • Jamie
    Super September 2017
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    Following

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  • FutureMrsC
    Super November 2017
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    Nope! I'm doing the same thing. Wedding is 11/04 and I also live out of state, getting married in hometown (about 4 hours away).

    My bridesmaids are throwing me one in July.

    My future sister-in-law is throwing me one in September.

    I think it's fine Smiley smile

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  • BecomingABenton
    Expert September 2017
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    My MOH planned my wedding shower for May and my wedding is in September. It is out of town for most of the guests and she wanted a good amount of time in between for traveling purposes.

    Also, she is planning so whatever works best for her schedule

    Edit: words are hard for me today.

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  • Sarah Harrington
    Sarah Harrington ·
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    My BMs planned mine (it was a surprise) 2 months before my wedding. I think it would have been fine to have it earlier. It just wasn't up to me... I didn't even know I was getting one. lol.

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  • JSull
    Master October 2017
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    Mine is in August and I have an October wedding too. I think it's fine to do it a little earlier. It gives those going to your shower a little break in between the shower and the wedding as well.

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  • french horse
    Master October 2017
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    Mine is in June (wedding is 10/14/17). I live out of state as well, so there was that logistic to contend with, as well as the fact that the majority of my family who would be invited lives out of state as well.

    Keep in mind that doing a summer wedding shower might impede with some people's vacation/job schedules. We have a lot of teachers in our family, so the date was picked to avoid clashing with the end or beginning of the school year.

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    Savvy April 2017
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    I live in Cleveland and my wedding is in philly in April. I had my shower the last weekend of October to make sure weather wouldn't get in the way of me traveling to philly for my shower. No one questioned it! Have it whenever you want!

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  • Natalie
    Super August 2017
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    July is fine for a shower especially if you are an out of town bride.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    I don't think it's too early! Do whatever works best for you!

    One of my best friends got married last November and her bachelorette was in June and shower was in July. Two of her sisters were still in college, and over half her bridesmaids were either teachers or in grad school - so scheduling things during the summer made the most sense!

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  • Miami2NorthernVA
    Master November 2017
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    I think that is fine.

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  • C.C.
    Super August 2017
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    I think July is fine! My bridesmaids are throwing me a shower on May 20th, so just a little under 3 months out.

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  • Amber
    VIP July 2017
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    My wedding is 7/28 and shower will in May before school lets out so my friends from college will be able to attend. I think it all depends on your situation Smiley smile

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  • Danielle
    VIP December 2017
    Danielle ·
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    July is fine! (And will give your hosts an opportunity to take advantage of summer in terms of hosting, if they like.)

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